The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Mogo brand moringa supplement capsules. The outbreak has infected 18 people in 14 states, with seven hospitalizations reported. There have been no deaths.
The first reported illness began on February 3, 2026, and cases continued until April 7, 2026. According to the FDA, of the eight people interviewed, six reported consuming moringa powder capsules, including four who specifically identified Mogo brand capsules.
On May 25, Mogo Moringa LLC, located in St. Louis, Missouri, voluntarily recalled two lots of Pure Moringa Oleifera capsules: lot 15525AA with an expiration date of June 2027 and lot 00926AA with an expiration date of January 2028. The capsules are sold in white plastic bottles with a green label and were available for purchase online on Amazon, eBay, and mogomoringa.com.
The company said independent third-party laboratory testing of samples from the affected lots did not detect salmonella, and that the recall is being carried out as a precautionary measure in coordination with the FDA.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that consumers do not consume the recalled capsules and discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Surfaces and objects that may have come into contact with the recalled product should be washed with hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Consumers who experience diarrhea accompanied by a fever above 102°F (39°C), bloody diarrhea, diarrhea lasting more than two days, or signs of dehydration should consult a doctor.
Salmonella infection typically causes fever, gastrointestinal cramps, and diarrhea, with symptoms typically appearing six hours to six days after consuming contaminated food or drink. Healthy adults typically recover on their own within about a week, but the illness can be severe in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
The investigation into Mogo Moringa is separate from a larger ongoing salmonella outbreak also linked to moringa-based supplements. As of May 27, this investigation, which the FDA and CDC reopened following a wave of new illness reports, had identified 119 cases in 36 states, with the earliest case dating back to August 2025, according to Food Safety News. According to Food Safety News, several other brands have also recalled their products in connection with this larger investigation, including Total Nutrition Inc., Why Not Natural, and Live it Up.