Salmonella outbreak continues with 68 confirmed patients

The FDA continues to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Newport infections that has sickened at least 68 people.

The outbreak was first reported by the Food and Drug Administration on February 25. At that time, the agency reported 38 confirmed patients. The source of the outbreak is not yet known.

The FDA has begun its sample tracing and testing efforts, but is not reporting which foods it is tracing or what is being tested. The agency also does not provide information on the age of sick people or their place of residence.

Separately, the FDA is actively investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to recalled dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder.

There are 97 infected people from 32 states. Out of 67 people surveyed, 59 said they had consumed a product containing moringa leaf powder. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the outbreak over, but the FDA investigation is still listed as active.

Two brands of products containing moringa leaf powder have been recalled. These are Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules, lot # A25G051 and best before date 07/2028, and Live it Up brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, original or wild berry flavor, with best before dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028.

The FDA is conducting another investigation into a separate outbreak of Salmonella Newport and Salmonella Kentucky infections traced to another brand of docking powder listed as active, but the CDC has declared the outbreak over.

The outbreak involved Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC.

In response to this investigation, Ambrosia Brands LLC recalled certain lots of Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. The recalled product was available for sale nationwide and internationally. The product that tested positive for Salmonella was included in the recall.