From the FDA:
Recalled products include:
These products were manufactured using a single lot (Batch No.: VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 with the best by date (BBD) of November 2027) of organic moringa leaf powder from Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Johdpur, India. This lot is linked to 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.
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.
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.
Ongoing
November 7, 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 (Batch No.: VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 with the best by date (BBD) of November 2027) of moringa leaf powder supplied to the United States by Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Johdpur, India.
As part of this investigation, the Virginia Department of Health collected an open sample of Africa Imports 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. On November 4, 2025, Africa Imports, located in South Hackensack, NJ, issued a recall of Organic Moringa Leaf Powder. The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company’s website, africaimports.com. The affected product is packaged in 1-kilogram boxes labeled “Organic Moringa Leaf Powder.” All Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after 06/05/2025 is included in this recall. Refer to the recall announcement for additional information.
FDA is working to determine the point of contamination and what additional products are impacted. This advisory will be updated as information becomes available.