Supplement and Pet-Product Salmonella Risks
Key Questions
What is the scope of the moringa supplement Salmonella outbreak?
The CDC is investigating 119 illnesses and 32 hospitalizations across 36 states linked to moringa leaf powder supplements sold on Amazon, Walmart, Target, and TikTok Shop.
What heavy metal issues were found in protein powders?
Texas AG investigations found 47% of tested protein powders exceeded Prop 65 limits for heavy metals. Costco's Orgain protein powder is facing a lawsuit over lead levels.
What systemic issues were highlighted in the moringa outbreak?
IPM Alliance reports point to traceability failures in the supply chain. The FDA has expanded warnings and identified a drug-resistant strain.
The Foods Alive organic moringa-powder Salmonella investigation remains at 119 illnesses and 32 hospitalizations across 36 states, with nationwide recall and downstream-product implications. Separate official raw-pet-food and pet-supplement warnings involving Salmonella or Listeria remain active; repeated nonprofit cat-food testing reports identify contaminants but do not establish harm or a regulatory recall. A DMAA supplement recall adds cardiovascular-risk concerns.