More Moringa Leaf Powder Recalled: Rhode Island Department of Health

An online health food supplier has issued a recall of its moringa leaf powder, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Food To Live is recalling various sized packages of its organic moringa leaf powder and organic supergreens powder mix, the health department said in a media release.

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"These products have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella," the release said.

"Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems," according to the release. "Healthy people infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism entering the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis."

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This is the second recall of moringa leaf powder in the last seven days. Africa Imports initiated the prior recall because its organic moringa leaf powder may have been contaminated with Salmonella, the department of health said in a media release.

The website WebMD said moringa is a "plant native to India and other countries. It contains proteins, vitamins, and minerals, making it useful to fight malnutrition."

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"Moringa is used for asthma, diabetes, breastfeeding, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses," according to WebMD.

The recalled Food to Live organic moringa powder was distributed nationwide through both retail and wholesale channels, according to the release.

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"It was sold directly from Food To Live's website and shipped to customers across the United States," the release said. "The product was also available on third-party e-commerce platforms, including Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target, Etsy, and eBay. In addition, bulk quantities from the affected lot were sold to food manufacturers and other businesses through Food To Live's wholesale division."

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