Food Safety Alert: Moringa leaf powder recalled due to Salmonella concerns

Certain dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder are involved in a national recall. The products are being recalled due to potential Salmonella contamination. The products are sold online and at major retailers nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. To date, 11 illnesses have been reported in connection to these products. The FDA’s investigation is ongoing to determine if additional products are impacted. 

Description of recalled products

• Food To Live brand ORGANIC MORINGA LEAF POWDER, in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 2-pound, 4-pound, 8-pound, 16-pound, and 44-pound bags starting with lot codes of “SO-69006” through lot code “SO-72558.”
• Food To Live brand ORGANIC SUPERGREENS POWDER MIX in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 1.5-pound, 3-pound, 6-pound, and 12-pound bags starting with lot codes of “SO-69006” through lot code “SO-72558.”
• Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1-kilogram box) sold on Africa Imports’ website (africaimports.com) after 06/05/2025.  
• All Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder, regardless of lot codes and best by or use before dates.  
• Visit the U.S. Food and Drug website for a complete description of recalled products.

What consumers should do

• Consumers should check their pantries for the recalled products and throw them out or return to place of purchase. 
• Consumers should clean and sanitize surfaces or containers that may have come in contact with the product. 
• Contact a healthcare provider if you think you may have developed symptoms after using the recalled products. 

Salmonella description and risk 

• Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.
• Symptoms usually begin six hours to six days after infection and can last four to seven days.
• Most people recover without treatment.
• Salmonella can lead to serious and sometimes deadly infections for young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems.

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.