At least 11 people have fallen ill, with three hospitalized cases confirmed, due to a salmonella outbreak linked to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club stores across the US and online. Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements, which contain moringa leaf powder imported from India, have been removed from shelves due to contamination concerns.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified seven states where infections occurred: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. Illnesses were reported between May and September.
An investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India, was the source of the contaminated product. The FDA collected and tested samples of the affected product from the homes of people who fell ill, including those in Virginia and Michigan.
Salmonella poisoning can cause severe symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps. Most people recover within a week, but infections can be life-threatening for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems, which may require hospitalization.
Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries prized for its essential nutrients, including protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. However, the current outbreak highlights the importance of proper quality control measures when importing food products from abroad.
Consumers who purchased Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements are advised to discard or return them to the store for a refund.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified seven states where infections occurred: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. Illnesses were reported between May and September.
An investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India, was the source of the contaminated product. The FDA collected and tested samples of the affected product from the homes of people who fell ill, including those in Virginia and Michigan.
Salmonella poisoning can cause severe symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps. Most people recover within a week, but infections can be life-threatening for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems, which may require hospitalization.
Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries prized for its essential nutrients, including protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. However, the current outbreak highlights the importance of proper quality control measures when importing food products from abroad.
Consumers who purchased Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements are advised to discard or return them to the store for a refund.
? First it's vaping, then COVID, now salmonella poisoning... people gotta be more careful what they put in their bodies! I remember when we used to get sick from food and just had to deal with it, but now there are so many recalls and warnings, it's crazy. And moringa, which is supposed to be good for you? Not if it's contaminated, apparently 
. The FDA needs to step up their game and make sure these suppliers are doing more quality control checks. I mean, come on, 11 people sick from some powder? That's just not right 
. And what really gets me is the folks who got sick, especially those with weakened immune systems... my heart goes out to them 
. Back in my day... we didn't have all these rules and regulations, but I guess that's progress or something 
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this salmonella outbreak is crazy! like, how do powdered supplements go bad and end up killing ppl? 
the FDA should've caught this earlier and taken action sooner... now we got innocent people sick 
just found out that at least 11 ppl in the US got sick from salmonella due to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club 
and they're already hospitalized 
7 states are affected, including NY where i'm from 
. moringa leaf powder is being linked to the outbreak and it came from India 
. CDC says most ppl recover in a week but its super scary for kids, elderly & ppl with weak immune systems 
. dont even get me started on how bad this outbreak could've been if ppl didn't report getting sick 
And it's not even like it's a rare thing – salmonella outbreaks are super common. But what really gets me is that it's not just the product itself, it's the whole supply chain... who knew that such a simple powder could cause so much trouble? 
. I mean, I love moringa as much as the next person, but come on! Let's get that quality control thing down pat already! 
it just seems so careless to me. anyway, gotta make sure ppl in those affected states are taking care of themselves. rest well, everyone 
. The FDA should be doing better than just investigating after the fact. What's the point of even having quality control measures if they're not going to enforce them properly? And what about all those people who got sick? They deserve justice, not just some half-hearted refund and a "take back your money" from Sam's Club.
... I mean, come on! Can't we have some peace and quiet with our supplements? Now we gotta deal with this salmonella outbreak because of a faulty import from India? It's just common sense, you know? We need stricter quality control measures in place when importing food products. And what's with these big-box stores like Sam's Club selling out-of-date or contaminated products online? 
especially when it was sold at Sam's Club and online 
. Anyone know where they can get a refund or something? 
Morngina leaf powder, apparently not as magical as everyone thought it was 
. Glad they removed it from shelves, but now what about all those people who already had it and are kinda stuck with a bad stomach? 
anyway, at least it's a good excuse to not work out for a week 
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. Anyone else have any of those supplements? Should we be more vigilant about checking expiration dates or something? 
. It's crazy how one lot of moringa leaf powder can cause such a big problem. We need to make sure that these imported products are thoroughly tested before they hit our shelves 
. Better safe than sorry, right? 