Federal health officials have reopened a multistate salmonella investigation after 22 new cases emerged.
WASHINGTON — Federal health authorities have reopened a multi-state outbreak investigation Salmonella contamination in dietary supplements The number of infections has increased to 119 in 36 states since the investigation began last year.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced reopen investigation On May 27, 22 new diseases emerged in four states, following the preliminary conclusion of investigations on March 17.
Of the 119 confirmed cases, 32 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. The disease first started on August 22, 2025, and the latest onset was on April 26.
The new investigation prompted Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, N.Y., to voluntarily recall two products: TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa capsules, both sold in 120-count bottles. The company announced the recall on May 26. Affected batches were distributed nationwide through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target and the company’s own website.
Officials suspect this is a common source of contamination, with 89% of 79 people interviewed reporting consuming products containing moringa leaf powder.
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and cause serious complications, including artery infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. Young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems are at greatest risk of severe illness.
The FDA said it is conducting additional traceback of the supply chain to determine the source of the contamination and working with partners to sample products to determine whether other items may have been affected.
Supplement Recall
- TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa – 10,000 mg (120 Capsules)
- Lot: 2507199 Expired. 09/2027
- Lot: Issue 2512-304. 02/2028
- Lot: Issue 2793. 02/2028
- Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Extra Strength Moringa – 10,000 mg (120 Capsules)
- Lot: 2507199 Expired. 09/2027
Both are packaged in white HDPE supplement bottles containing 120 transparent capsules filled with green moringa powder.
Total Nutrition Inc. said it has stopped distribution and sales of the identified products and has placed removal orders across all sales and fulfillment channels. The company asks customers who purchased the affected batches to dispose of the products immediately and not to eat, sell or offer them.
Consumers can contact the company to request a refund via: customerservice@tnvitamins.com Include their name, order number, and a photo of the product showing the batch code.
