TL;DR: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder in nutritional supplements reached 119 illnesses and 32 hospitalizations across 36 states by June 1, 2026, prompting multiple nationwide recalls, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Outbreak grew from 45 to 119 cases in under five months

Federal and state investigators first flagged the event on January 15, 2026, when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration and public health agencies in several states and local jurisdictions opened an inquiry into Salmonella infections linked to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

At that starting point, 45 people in 21 states were infected. Twelve people had been hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

By January 30, 2026, the same health department reported that the outbreak had been traced to contaminated moringa leaf powder used as an ingredient in Live It Up Super Green supplement powders. The case count had climbed to 65 outbreak-associated illnesses from 28 states. Fourteen people had been hospitalized. No deaths had occurred.

By June 1, 2026, CDC and several states had identified additional illnesses tied to the same outbreak strain, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Epidemiologic information indicated the newer illnesses may be linked to moringa supplements produced by Total Nutrition, Inc. The national total reached 119 cases and 32 hospitalizations from 36 states. No deaths were linked to this outbreak strain in the department's updates.

The department's page lists the status for this event as ongoing and lists recall as yes. Its last update was recorded as June 01, 2026.

Washington recorded one linked case, with no new cases since January

Washington's role in the larger investigation remained limited to a single confirmed outbreak case, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

The original January 15, 2026 post stated that one adult Washington resident from Benton County was included in the outbreak. The county table attached to the June update continues to show Benton County with one case and a statewide total of one case.

The quick-facts summary for Washington lists one case, one hospitalization and zero deaths.

Critically for local readers, the department stated that no new salmonellosis cases associated with this moringa leaf outbreak have been identified in Washington since January 15, 2026. That finding held through the June 1, 2026 update, even as national numbers continued to rise.

Residents who suspect foodborne illness or want to report unsafe food handling at a Washington establishment are directed to use the Foodborne Illness Notification System, known as FINS.

Contaminated moringa leaf powder was the common ingredient

Investigators concluded that contaminated moringa leaf powder was the vehicle, rather than a finished flavor or single brand alone, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

The January 30, 2026 update described contaminated moringa leaf powder as an ingredient in Live It Up Super Green supplement powders. The June 1, 2026 update added that epidemiologic information showed newer illnesses may be linked to moringa supplements produced by Total Nutrition, Inc.

That ingredient focus explains why recalls later spanned powders and capsules from different labels. The Food and Drug Administration's Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (January 2026) states that recalled products containing imported moringa leaf powder from India should no longer be available for sale, and advises consumers to check homes for recalled products and throw those products away or contact the company to request a refund.

According to that FDA investigation page, recalled dietary supplements with moringa leaf powder were primarily sold online at the TNVitamins, Doctor's Pride, Live it Up, and Why Not Natural company websites, and other online sites, including Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.

The FDA page for the January 2026 investigation notes that CDC declares the outbreak over and that FDA's outbreak investigation has closed. The Washington State Department of Health page, last updated June 1, 2026, continued to list the event status as ongoing.

Live It Up powders recalled across flavors and forms

Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders were the first products publicly linked in January, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

The department states the powders were sold nationwide in the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands. The recall covered certain lots and batches of Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders, including the Original and Wild Berry flavors, with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028.

More precise lot guidance appears in the Food and Drug Administration's Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (January 2026). That page states that all Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, including both original and wild berry flavors, with lots beginning with the letter "A" and all stick pack products with expiration dates from 08/2026 to 01/2028 have been recalled.

Consumers holding those powders are told not to eat, sell or serve them. The department links to the Live it Up Super Greens Recall notice at FDA for full recall details.

Because supplement powders have a long shelf life, officials warn that recalled containers could still be in kitchen cabinets months after purchase.

Total Nutrition and Why Not Natural capsules added to recall list

The scope widened on May 27, 2026, when Total Nutrition, Inc. recalled two brands of moringa capsules sold nationwide through online platforms and company websites, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

The first label was TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg in 120-capsule bottles. Listed lots were Lot 2507199 with expiration date 9/2027, Lot 2512-304 with expiration date 2/2028, and Lot 2793 with expiration date 2/2028.

The second label was Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg in 120-capsule bottles. The listed lot was Lot 2507199 with expiration 9/2027.

The FDA's Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (January 2026) lists additional lots under the same Total Nutrition recall. It cites TNVitamins-brand 100% Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg lot 2800 EXP: 2/2028, TNVitamins-brand 100% Moringa Powder lot 2782 Exp: 5/2028, plus TNVitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules 10,000 mg lots 2507199 EXP 09/2027, 2512-304 EXP 02/2028, 2793 EXP 02/2028, 2748 EXP 07/2027, 2725 EXP 04/2027, and 2503104 EXP 04/2027, and Doctor's Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg lots 2507199 EXP 09/2027, 2748 EXP 07/2027, and 2725 EXP 04/2027.

A separate capsule product was also recalled. Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot # A25G051 and expiration date 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle have been recalled, according to that FDA investigation page. The Washington State Department of Health describes the same product as a 120-capsule bottle sold nationwide.

What Salmonella infection looks like

Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection often spread through the fecal-oral route, through contaminated food and water, or through contact with animals and their environments, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Symptoms listed by the department include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread infection to others even after symptoms resolve.

The Food and Drug Administration's outbreak pages add timing detail. Illness usually occurs within 12 to 72 hours after eating food contaminated with Salmonella, and 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.

When to call a clinician

Health officials urge anyone who ate a recalled supplement to watch for severe disease and seek care promptly.

Contact a healthcare provider right away if you have diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F, diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving, bloody diarrhea, so much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down, or signs of dehydration, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Dehydration warning signs listed include not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up.

Tell the provider that you consumed a recalled moringa product so the exposure is documented.

How to handle recalled supplements at home

Do not eat any recalled dietary supplements. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them, according to the Washington State Department of Health.

Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled dietary supplements using hot soapy water or a dishwasher. That step is intended to limit cross-contamination in kitchens where powder can spread to counters, scoops, bottles, shakers and utensils.

The Food and Drug Administration's Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella: Moringa Leaf Powder (January 2026) gives the same core instruction. It states that consumers and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled TNVitamins, Doctor's Pride, Why Not Natural, or Live it Up-brand dietary supplements containing moringa leaf powder, noting the long shelf-life means consumers should check homes and throw recalled supplements away.

Retailers are separately advised not to sell or serve recalled dietary supplements and to wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled dietary supplements.

Everyday steps that lower Salmonella risk

Beyond the specific recalls, the Washington State Department of Health lists three routine food-safety habits.

Wash hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, touching animals, and before eating or preparing food. Cook all meats thoroughly, especially poultry. Wash cutting boards and counters used for meat or poultry preparation immediately after use to avoid cross-contaminating other foods.

Those measures do not remove contamination already inside a sealed supplement, which is why officials emphasize checking lot numbers and expiration dates rather than trying to cook, rinse or salvage recalled powder or capsules.

Anyone still holding Live It Up Super Greens powder with an expiration date from August 2026 to January 2028, Total Nutrition capsules in the listed lots, or Why Not Natural capsules in lot A25G051 expiring 07/2028 should treat the product as recalled, discard or return it, and clean surrounding surfaces.

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