#salmonella

The case of salmonella cases in Lamia seems to be under control and in a deceleration phase. The investigation began after the attendance of dozens of citizens with symptoms of acute gastroenteritis at Lamia General Hospitalwhile the first findings led authorities to look for a common source of contamination in the food supply chain. As reported by APE-MPE, the deputy governor of Health, Mr.…

Food doesn't have to look spoiled to become unsafe.

Some of the most significant food safety threats are microscopic, and Salmonella is one of the most common foodborne pathogens affecting people around the world. Because it can't be seen, smelled, or tasted, contamination often goes unnoticed until illness occurs.

This video explores how Salmonella enters the food chain, why it presents such a serious public health risk, and how prevention remains the most effective defense.

Salmonella outbreaks were recorded from Friday (10/7) until today, Monday, in Lamia, with more than 20 people passing through the Emergency Department of the Hospital with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting and fever. As it became known, 12 patients had to be hospitalized with salmonellawho remain in the Pathology Clinic and in the short hospitalization of the Hospital. In addition to the cases…

"Products

Consumers should check their homes for the following shelf-stable, dietary supplement products containing imported moringa leaf powder. Consumers should throw these recalled products away and can contact the company to request a refund:

Total Nutrition Inc. recalled:

TNVitamins-brand 100% Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg lot 2800 Exp: 2/2028 (NEW)

TNVitamins-brand 100% Moringa Powder lot 2782 Exp: 5/2028 (NEW)

TNVitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules 10,000 mg (120 capsules) lot 2507199 EXP 09/2027, lot 2512-304 EXP 02/2028, lot 2793 EXP 02/2028, lot 2748 EXP 07/2027, lot 2725 EXP 04/2027, and lot 2503104 EXP 04/2027 

Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules) lot: 2507199 EXP 09/2027, lot 2748 EXP 07/2027, and lot 2725 EXP 04/2027 

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.

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.  

Symptoms of Salmonella Infection 

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.

Stores affected

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.

Status

Ongoing

Recommendations

NEW: Consumers and retailers should not eat, sell, or distribute recalled TNVitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa powder capsules or Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa capsules. If you purchased or received these recalled products, you should throw the product and its container away and can contact the company to request a refund.

NEW: Consumers and retailers with recalled TNVitamins, Doctor’s Pride, Why Not Natural, or Live it Up-brand moringa powder products should not eat or sell these products and should throw them away and can contact the company to request a refund. 

Consumers and retailers with recalled Why Not Natural or Live it Up-brand moringa powder products should not eat or sell these products and should throw them away and can contact the company to request a refund. 

Consumers and retailers who purchased or received recalled dietary supplements should carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that the products touched. Follow FDA’s safe handling and cleaning advice and use extra care in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces and containers that may have come in contact with these products to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.  

Contact your healthcare provider if you think you may have developed symptoms of a Salmonella infection after consuming dietary supplements with moringa leaf powder.

Current Update

June 30, 2026

As part of the outbreak investigation FDA collected and analyzed samples from an ingredient supplier of Total Nutrition Inc. Two ingredient samples tested positive for Salmonella, but did not match the outbreak strain. While not connected to the outbreak, these ingredients do contain Salmonella, and as a result Total Nutrition Inc. recalled TNVitamins Organic Moringa Capsules 1,200 mg lot 2800 Exp: 2/2028 and TNVitamins-brand 100% Moringa Powder lot 2782 Exp: 5/2028.

FDA’s investigation is ongoing, and this advisory will be updated with additional information as it becomes available."