Supplements are supposed to be good for you and give you a boost to your health. Around the beginning of the year, supplement sales are on the rise, which is proving to be bad for many who are taking these supplements that have been recalled, and the government is now investigating.
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder.
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, CDC reported a total of 65 people from 28 states that have been infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella. 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. There have been 14 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported.
FDA’s traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up-brand Super Greens and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules that used moringa leaf powder in both products. Epidemiologic and traceback evidence showed that moringa leaf powder is the source of contamination in this outbreak, and lot # A25G051 of Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with expiration date 07/2028 may be contaminated with the strains of Salmonella making people sick in this outbreak. On January 24, 2026, Art Monkey LLC dba Why Not Natural of Houston, TX stopped the sale of Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules and initiated a recall of lot # A25G051 on January 28, 2026. FDA is working with the firms to determine a root cause of the contamination and remove affected products from the market.
On January 20, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. expanded their recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens product to include nationwide distribution of recalled product, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom. On January 26, 2026, Superfoods, Inc.’s recall press was updated to make changes to the net weight of recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens Wild Berry products.
Moringa leaf powder, one of the main ingredients being investigated can show up in a number of different products.
Moringa leaf powder comes from the dried leaves of the moringa tree (often called the “drumstick tree” or “miracle tree”), and it’s mostly used as a nutrient-dense supplement rather than a medicine.
1. Nutritional boost
People often add it to smoothies, teas, oatmeal, or soups when their diet feels a little thin.
2. Energy & fatigue support
Used by some people to support steady energy (not a stimulant like caffeine)
Often marketed toward people feeling run-down or low on micronutrients
3. Antioxidant & anti-inflammatory support
4. Digestive health
5. Blood sugar & metabolic support (early research)
6. Skin & hair health
Nutrients and antioxidants make it common in:
“Glow” supplements
DIY face masks or hair treatments (topical use)
Since this is still an ongoing investigation, I’m sure more information will come out about the outbreak. Here are some resources to help give you up-to-date information.
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