A recall has been issued for a supplement described by a nutritional therapist as coming from a “miracle tree,” due to potential Salmonella contamination that could be deadly for vulnerable individuals.
Ambrosia Brands LLC voluntarily pulled many jars of Rosabella Moringa Capsules from the market on Friday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report seven Salmonella illnesses linked to Rosabella Moringa Capsules, with three resulting in hospitalizations.
Why this is important
Salmonella infections can be severe or fatal for young children, the elderly, people with weakened immune systems, and other at-risk groups. In healthy individuals, symptoms often include fever, diarrhea (which can be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, according to the FDA.
What you should know
The affected Rosabella moringa powder capsules were sold in white plastic bottles with green labeling, covering multiple lot codes with an expiration date in 2027. They were available on the company’s website and on TikTok Shop.
All impacted lots begin with the Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) number 1356 and end with a -1 or -2 after the lot code, Ambrosia Brands LLC said.
The company also cautioned that unauthorized third-party sellers may have distributed the product on platforms like ebay.com, Shein, and others, and urged consumers to check their lot numbers regardless of where they purchased the item.
Customers who bought the affected lots should dispose of the product immediately and should not eat, sell, or serve it, the firm stated.
About moringa
Moringa has a long history in herbal medicine. The moringa tree contains nearly 30 vitamins and more than 40 antioxidants, along with minerals and other phytonutrients. It is native to northern India and East Africa.
A nutritional therapist described moringa as an intriguing plant nicknamed the miracle tree because of its rich nutritional profile. For example, it offers seven times the vitamin C of oranges and is rich in minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium, which helps explain its celebrated status.
Although evidence remains limited, moringa is associated with various potential benefits, including increased testosterone in some contexts, better blood sugar control, lower blood pressure, reduced cholesterol, reduced inflammation, gut support, immune system support, and brain protection.
Public response
Ambrosia Brands LLC stated: “We are continuing to thoroughly investigate, in collaboration with the FDA, the possible link between the Salmonella outbreak and Rosabella Moringa Capsules. We have stopped using and purchasing all raw moringa leaf powder from the supplier tied to the affected lots. This recall is voluntary, and we take the matter very seriously. We apologize for any inconvenience or concern caused to our customers.”
What happens next
The FDA and CDC will keep tracing the outbreak and conducting tests to identify the contamination source and determine whether additional products need recalls, with public advisories updated as new information becomes available.
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