Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Moringa Powder Capsules

Why It Matters

The emergence of a drug‑resistant Salmonella strain raises public health concerns about the safety of dietary supplements and the potential for infections that are harder to treat. Understanding the recall and preventive steps helps protect vulnerable populations and underscores the need for vigilant food‑supplement monitoring.

Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder capsules

*CDC Investigation Notice: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Linked to Moringa Capsules*

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/moringacapsules-02-26/index.html

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Key Points

• Seven people from seven states have become ill with the same strain of Salmonella. Three people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported.

• This is an extensively drug‑resistant strain of Salmonella. If antibiotics are needed, infections with this strain may not be treatable with commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice. For more information on this strain’s resistance, see CDC’s investigation notice.

• This outbreak is different from the Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements containing moringa leaf powder that was updated in January (see https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/supergreenssupplementpowders-1-26/index.html).

• If you have affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules in your home, discard them or return them.

What You Should Do

• Do not eat affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. Throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

• Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the capsules using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.

• Call your healthcare provider immediately if you develop any severe Salmonella symptoms (see https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/signs-symptoms/index.html).

What Businesses Should Do

• Do not sell or serve any affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules.

• Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with the affected capsules.

About Salmonella

• Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps 6 hours to 6 days after exposure.

• Illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment.

• In some cases, the illness can be severe enough to require hospitalization.

• Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk for severe illness.

If you have questions about cases in a particular state, please contact that state’s health department.

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