The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Richmond infections linked to a single lot (Batch No.: VFD/ORG/MORP/L/24 with the best by date (BBD) of November 2027) of moringa leaf powder supplied to the United States by Vallon Farmdirect PVT LTD of Johdpur, India.
As of December 4, 2025, CDC has declared the outbreak to be over. A total of 11 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella were reported from 7 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from May 12, 2025, to September 4, 2025. Of 11 people with information available, 3 were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.
As part of this investigation, FDA and state partners collected product samples for laboratory analysis. Positive sample results from this investigation are included on the advisory.
Recalled product should no longer be on the market for sale; however, this product has a long shelf life. Consumers should check their homes for recalled products and throw these products away or return them to the place of purchase. FDA’s outbreak investigation is complete.
