At least 11 people have become ill, including three who were hospitalized, due to salmonella infections linked to powdered supplements sold in Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online, federal health officials said Friday.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Organic Mark Super Greens powder supplements have been pulled from store shelves because they contain moringa leaf powder that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria.
Infections were confirmed in seven states: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia. Illnesses were reported between May and September.
The source of salmonella was traced to a single batch of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Fallon Direct Farm in Jodhpur, India, according to an investigation by the US Food and Drug Administration. State health officials in Virginia and Michigan collected and tested samples of the product from the homes of people who became ill.
Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries that is endowed with essential nutrients including protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, according to research published by the National Institutes of Health. Its leaves can be dried and ground.
Consumers should not take the supplements and should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps. Most people who become ill recover within a week. The infection can be severe in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
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