Growing Number of Salmonella Illnesses and Outbreaks Linked to Moringa Leaf Products

A new CDC food safety alert has been posted, and another alert from early 2026 has been reopened with additional cases. Both notices concern two separate Salmonella outbreaks linked to moringa leaf products.

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