Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (October 2025)

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As part of this investigation, all Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder has been recalled, regardless of lot codes and best by/use before dates.  

A single lot of organic moringa leaf powder from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD of Johdpur, India, can explain all illnesses included in the traceback investigation. The implicated lot of moringa powder was supplied to multiple U.S. distributors.  

FDA is working to determine the point of contamination and what additional products were made with the implicated lot of moringa leaf powder. This advisory will be updated as information becomes available.  

Symptoms of Salmonella Infection  

Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food that is contaminated with Salmonella, and the symptoms usually last four to seven days. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Children younger than five, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have severe infections. 

Stores affected

Recalled Member’s Mark Super Greens powder was sold at Sam’s Clubs in stores nationwide and online.

As FDA’s investigation continues to determine what additional products were made with the implicated lot of moringa leaf powder, additional stores may be added.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendation

• Consumers and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder and should throw this product away or return to place of purchase.
• Distributors and retailers who received moringa leaf powder manufactured by Vallon Farm Direct should not use, sell, or distribute product or ingredients from lot VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 (BBD November 2027).
• Consumers and retailers who purchased or received recalled Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that they touched. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with this product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.  
• Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have developed symptoms of a Salmonella infection after using recalled Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder.

Current Update

October 31, 2025

The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Richmond infections linked to a single lot of moringa leaf powder supplied to the United States by Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD of Johdpur, India. As part of this investigation, all Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder has been recalled, regardless of lot codes and best by/use before dates.

According to CDC, of the 10 people interviewed, 9 (90%) reported eating powdered dietary supplements. Six of these people reported eating Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder. Three people reported other products containing moringa leaf powder. 

FDA conducted a traceback investigation based on what ill people reported eating before becoming sick. Traceback records for organic moringa leaf powder collected from the supply chain for all eight points of sale converged at a direct importer of organic moringa leaf powder sourced from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in India. A single lot of organic moringa leaf powder (lot code VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 with the best by date (BBD) of November 2027) from Vallon Farm Direct of India can explain all illnesses included in the traceback investigation.

As part of this investigation, the Virginia Department of Health collected an open sample of moringa leaf powder from an ill person’s home.  This sample tested positive for Salmonella and based on whole-genome sequencing matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak. Additionally, an open sample of Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder was collected from an ill person’s home by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and analyzed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  This sample tested positive for Salmonella and based on whole-genome sequencing matches the strain causing illnesses in this outbreak.  These sample results in combination with FDA’s traceback investigation, and a strong epidemiological signal for dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, support that moringa leaf from Vallon Farm Direct of Jodhpur, India, explain the illnesses in this outbreak.

Sam’s Club has ceased distribution and sales of this product; however, consumers who may still have this product in their homes should not eat or serve recalled Member’s Mark Super Greens dietary supplement powder and should throw this product away or return to place of purchase. Sam’s Club has also contacted their customers directly to notify them of the recall.

FDA is working to determine the point of contamination and what additional products are impacted. This advisory will be updated as information becomes available.  

Case Count Map Provided by CDC

 

Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 11
Hospitalizations: 3
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset: September 4, 2025
States with Cases: FL, KS, MI, NY, NC, SC, VA
Product Distribution: Nationwide

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