FDA, CDC Reopen Salmonella Probe After Closing It in March as Cases Rise to 119 Across 36 States

Federal authorities have reopened an investigation into a salmonella outbreak linked to superfood supplements containing imported moringa leaf powder after new illnesses continued to surface. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control had closed their probe on March 17 following 97 confirmed cases across 32 states and 26 hospitalizations.

An additional 22 illnesses reported in four new states prompted the agencies to resume work, bringing the totals as of May 27 to 119 people sick across 36 states and 32 hospitalizations.

Live it Up voluntarily recalled its Super Greens products on Jan. 15. Why Not Natural added one of its products to the recall list on Jan. 28. In the latest update, TNVitamins-brand and Doctor’s Pride-brand Superfood Moringa capsules manufactured by Total Nutrition Inc.

Were added to the list of affected products. Stick pack products with expiration dates between August 2026 and January 2028 are included.

52oz (270g) with UPC 850077468070. The products are packaged in green pouches, and the lot code printed on the bottom back begins with the letter “A” or the number “3” for stick packs. Why Not Natural recalled its Why Not Natural Organic Moringa - Green Superfood 120-capsule bottles with lot # A25G051 and expiration date 07/2028.

These capsules were sold between July 2025 and January 2026. Total Nutrition Inc.

All recalled products were sold nationwide. Live it Up items were sold primarily online on the company’s website and Amazon and may have been sold by unauthorized third-party sellers such as Walmart. Why Not Natural products were sold on the company’s website and third-party sellers including Amazon.