Moringa Leaf Powder Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Africa Imports and Food To Live recalled organic moringa leaf powder over possible Salmonella contamination. Africa Imports issued its recall on November 4, 2025. Food To Live’s recall was announced on November 12, 2025. The recall covers Africa Imports 1-kilogram boxes and Food To Live bags of moringa leaf powder and supergreens mix. Every package of Member’s Mark Super Greens powder sold at Sam’s Club was recalled too. Do not eat recalled products. Throw them away or return them. FDA lists its outbreak advisory as Ended and the Food To Live recall as completed and terminated. A separate Foods Alive recall followed on September 4, 2026.

Latest Moringa Leaf Powder Recall Updates

September 4, 2026: Foods Alive Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder

Foods Alive Inc. of Angola, IN, recalled its 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder for potential Salmonella contamination. FDA posted the Foods Alive recall notice the same day [1]. The company suspended production and distribution while FDA and the company continue their investigation. It reported no illnesses to date. The notice does not link this recall to the October 2025 outbreak.

December 4, 2025: CDC Declares the Outbreak Over

CDC declared the outbreak over. The final count was 11 people infected from 7 states, with 3 hospitalized and no deaths [2]. FDA said its outbreak investigation was complete, and CDC lists the investigation status as Closed. CDC’s final finding was that epidemiologic, traceback and laboratory data showed products containing moringa leaf powder were contaminated with Salmonella Richmond and made people sick.

November 13, 2025: FDA Posts the Food to Live Recall

Food To Live announced its recall of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder and Organic Supergreens Powder Mix on November 12, 2025. FDA posted the Food To Live recall notice the next day [3]. The notice says no other Food To Live products or lots are involved. FDA lists the recall as completed and terminated. CDC’s outbreak page said that day that no new illnesses had been reported since its last update.

November 12, 2025: FDA Posts the Africa Imports Recall

FDA posted the Africa Imports recall notice for 1-kilogram boxes of moringa leaf powder [4]. The notice gives November 12 as the announcement date, but FDA’s outbreak advisory says the recall was issued November 4 [5]. The notice was updated that day to remove an earlier no-illness statement. The company says it was informed that some of the powder in its lot tested positive for Salmonella. It describes the action as a voluntary recall.

November 7, 2025: FDA Reports a Positive Africa Imports Sample

FDA updated its outbreak advisory with a new laboratory result. An open sample of Africa Imports moringa leaf powder, collected in Virginia from an ill person’s home, tested positive for Salmonella. Whole-genome sequencing showed that it matches the outbreak strain. CDC’s December 4 final update later listed positive containers of Sam’s Club Member’s Mark Super Greens powder in Michigan and Food To Live moringa powder in Florida.

November 4, 2025: Africa Imports Issues Its Recall

Africa Imports, located in South Hackensack, NJ, issued a recall of its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, according to FDA’s outbreak advisory. The recall includes all product purchased after June 5, 2025. The powder was sold through the Africa Imports website after that date. FDA’s advisory ties this recall to the same supplier lot as the Food To Live and Member’s Mark products.

October 31, 2025: CDC and FDA Announce the Outbreak

CDC and FDA announced the outbreak. They reported that 11 people from 7 states had gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Three people had been hospitalized, and no deaths had been reported [6]. Sam’s Club stopped distribution and sales of its Member’s Mark Super Greens powder and contacted customers directly. FDA’s advisory says the illnesses are linked to a single lot from Vallon Farmdirect.

What Is Salmonella?

According to CDC, Salmonella are bacteria (germs) that can make people sick with an illness called salmonellosis. People can get infected after swallowing the bacteria [7]. Contaminated food is the source for most of these illnesses. The outbreak behind these recalls involved Salmonella Richmond, CDC’s final finding says.

Which Moringa Leaf Powder Products Are Affected?

These moringa leaf powder products are named in the FDA recall notices and outbreak advisory:

• Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder in 1-kilogram boxes, including all product bought after June 5, 2025
• Food To Live Organic Moringa Leaf Powder in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 2-pound, 4-pound, 8-pound, 16-pound and 44-pound bags
• Food To Live Organic Supergreens Powder Mix in 8-ounce, 1-pound, 1.5-pound, 3-pound, 6-pound and 12-pound bags
• All Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder sold at Sam’s Club, regardless of lot code or best by date, with best by dates extending to November 2026
• Foods Alive organic moringa leaf powder in 8-ounce stand-up pouches with a freshest by date of 110127 and the number 02726

Food To Live lot codes run from SO-69006 through SO-72558 and are printed on the back of the bag. Africa Imports gives no lot code, so the box label and purchase date identify the product. The Foods Alive pouches shipped between January 27, 2026 and August 7, 2026. They were sold in retail stores and through online sellers, including foodsalive.com.

Why Was Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled?

The moringa leaf powders sold by Food To Live and Africa Imports were recalled because a single supplier lot tested positive for Salmonella. That lot was linked to an outbreak. The supplier is Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Jodhpur, India. The lot is Batch No. VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24, best by November 2027. FDA’s traceback records for organic moringa leaf powder from all eight points of sale converged at a direct importer of powder sourced from Vallon Farmdirect. A single lot can explain all illnesses included in the traceback investigation. For the separate Foods Alive recall, the company says its supplier notified it that a retail sample of the supplier’s super green powder mix tested positive for Salmonella. The source of the problem has not been determined.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CDC reported the illnesses from seven states: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 12, 2025 to September 4, 2025. Of the 10 people interviewed, 9 (90%) reported eating powdered dietary supplements. Six reported Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder, two reported Food to Live moringa leaf powder, and one reported Africa Imports moringa leaf powder. CDC says the true number of sick people was likely much higher than reported. Many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella. These reports do not prove that a recalled product caused every illness.

What Should Consumers Do?

Follow these steps if you bought a recalled moringa leaf powder product:

1. Do not eat the recalled product, and check your home for any packages you already bought.
2. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase. Food To Live offers a full refund, or a refund or replacement for online orders.
3. Africa Imports asks customers to confirm disposal by replying to the recall email or contacting the company.
4. Foods Alive urges buyers of its 8-ounce packages to return them for a full refund.
5. Carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the product touched, as FDA advises.
6. Call Food To Live at (718) 717-1029 or email recall@foodtolive.com. Call Africa Imports at (201) 457-1995. To report an illness to FDA, call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
7. Watch for stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea. Call a health care provider for bloody diarrhea, diarrhea with a fever higher than 102°F, or signs of dehydration.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

FDA’s January 2026 advisory covers a separate Salmonella outbreak tied to supplements made with imported moringa leaf powder from India [8]. As of July 22, 2026, FDA reports that CDC has declared that outbreak over. That advisory’s recalled products include Live it Up Super Greens powder and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride moringa products from Total Nutrition Inc. were recalled too.

Legal Options

A recall does not automatically mean a company is legally responsible for an illness. The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s report dated September 1, 2026 shows no MDL pending for the moringa leaf powder recalls [9]. Someone who became ill after using a recalled moringa powder may ask a lawyer whether a claim is worth reviewing.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines to bring a legal claim come from state law and can depend on where you live and when the illness and its cause were identified. A missed deadline can end a claim, even one built on strong facts. Anyone weighing a claim should talk with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I Still Check My Home for Recalled Moringa Leaf Powder?

You should still check your home for recalled moringa leaf powder, because FDA says the product has a long shelf life. FDA also says distributors and retailers should not use, sell or distribute products or ingredients from lot VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24.

What Are the Symptoms of a Salmonella Infection from Moringa Powder?

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection from moringa powder usually start 6 hours to 6 days after exposure. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days. Diarrhea lasting more than 3 days without improving, or so much vomiting that liquids cannot be kept down, needs a health care provider.

When Can I Call Food to Live About the Moringa Recall?

You can call Food To Live about the recall Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Africa Imports also lists extension x236 with its phone number in its recall announcement.

How Many People Got Sick in the Separate January 2026 Moringa Outbreak?

In the separate January 2026 moringa powder outbreak, 131 people were reported sick in 38 states, according to FDA’s advisory. Of 121 people with information available, 36 were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported. That count is separate from the October 2025 outbreak.

Is There a Moringa Leaf Powder Recall Lawsuit?

A moringa leaf powder recall lawsuit does not appear as an MDL in the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s pending report. That report lists no docket for moringa, Salmonella, supplement or super greens products, and none matches the Africa Imports, Food To Live or Foods Alive recalls.

Who Is Most Likely to Get Severely Ill from the Moringa Powder Salmonella Outbreak?

People most likely to get severely ill from the moringa powder Salmonella outbreak are children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, CDC says. FDA-posted notices say that in rare cases infection can lead to arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/foods-alive-recalls-organic-moringa-leaf-powder-because-possible-health-risk
2. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/supplement-10-25/investigation.html
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/food-live-voluntarily-recalls-organic-moringa-products-because-possible-health-risk
4. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/africa-imports-issues-voluntary-recall-organic-moringa-leaf-powder-due-potential-salmonella
5. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-october-2025
6. https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2025/2025-salmonella-outbreak-linked-to-moringa-leaf-an-ingredient-in-powdered-supplements.html
7. https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/about/index.html
8. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-moringa-leaf-powder-january-2026
9. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_MDL_Number-September-1-2026.pdf