Key points
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to moringa leaf in dietary supplements. If you have any recalled products in your home, throw them out or return them to the store. CDC and FDA continue to work to identify if there are other products causing illness in this outbreak.
Latest update
Investigation details
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections.
Epidemiologic, traceback, and laboratory data show that moringa leaf powder is contaminated with Salmonella and is making people sick.
Epidemiologic Data
Since the last update on January 15, 2026, a total of 20 new illnesses have been reported, including a new outbreak strain of Salmonella Newport. As of January 29, 2026, 65 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 28 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to January 11, 2026. Of 55 people with information available, 14 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
Public health officials collect many different types of information from sick people, including their age, race, ethnicity, other demographics, and the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. This information provides clues to help investigators identify the source of the outbreak.
The table below has information about sick people in this outbreak ("n" is the number of people with information available for each demographic).
Age
(n=64)
Range from 3 to 81 years
Median age of 45
Sex
(n=65)
37% female
63% male
Race
(n=50)
Ethnicity
(n=54)
98% non-Hispanic
2% Hispanic
State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Of the 40 people interviewed, 35 (88%) reported eating a product containing moringa leaf powder, including 31 who reported Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders only, 3 who reported Why Not Natural moringa powder capsules only, and 1 person who reported consuming both products.
Laboratory Data
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. CDC PulseNet manages a national database of DNA fingerprints of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. DNA fingerprinting is performed on bacteria using a method called whole genome sequencing (WGS).
WGS showed that bacteria from sick people's samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.
Public health officials in Illinois collected and tested open samples from a sick person's Live it Up Super Greens powder. Analysis of WGS data confirmed the Salmonella identified in the powder is the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.
Based on WGS analysis, bacteria from 64 people's samples did not predict resistance to any antibiotics. More information is available at the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) site.
FDA's traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. FDA is working with the firms to determine a root cause of the contamination and whether additional products that may be affected.
Public Health Actions
On January 20, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. expanded their recall to include nationwide distribution of Live it Up Super Greens product including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom.
On January 28, 2026, Why Not Natural recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot # A25G051 and expiration date of 07/2028.
CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve recalled products.
Previous updates
CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are collecting different types of data to investigate a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections.
Epidemiologic data show that Live it Up Super Green supplement powders may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium and may be making people sick.
Epidemiologic Data
As of January 14, 2026, 45 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 21 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. Of 41 people with information available, 12 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The true number of sick people in this outbreak was likely much higher than the number reported, and this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be reported as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an outbreak.
Public health officials collect many different types of information from sick people, including their age, race, ethnicity, other demographics, and the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. This information provides clues to help investigators identify the source of the outbreak.
The table below has information about sick people in this outbreak ("n" is the number of people with information available for each demographic).
(n=44)
Range from 16 to 81 years
Median age of 45
(n=45)
38% female
62% male
(n=38)
100% White
(n=36)
97% non-Hispanic
3% Hispanic
State and local public health officials are interviewing people about the foods they ate in the week before they got sick. Of the 20 people interviewed, 16 (80%) reported eating Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders.
Laboratory Data
Public health investigators are using the PulseNet system to identify illnesses that may be part of this outbreak. CDC PulseNet manages a national database of DNA fingerprints of bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses. DNA fingerprinting is performed on bacteria using a method called whole genome sequencing (WGS).
WGS showed that bacteria from sick people's samples are closely related genetically. This suggests that people in this outbreak got sick from the same food.
Based on WGS analysis, bacteria from 45 people's samples had no predicted resistance. More information is available at the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) site.
FDA is conducting a traceback investigation of products sick people consumed before getting sick and is working with state partners to sample products of concern.
Public health actions
On January 14, 2026, the company informed FDA that they would initiate a voluntary recall. CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve recalled Live it Up brand super greens supplement powders.