Rhode Island Department Of Health Reports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Recall

An online wholesale supplier of African products is voluntarily recalling its organic moringa leaf powder, the Rhode Island Department of Health reported.

Africa Imports initiated the recall because its organic moringa leaf powder packaged in 1-kilogram boxes may be contaminated with Salmonella, the department of health said in a media release.

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The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company's website, africaimports.com," the release said. "The affected product is packaged in 1-kilogram boxes labeled 'Organic Moringa Leaf Powder.'"

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All Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after June 5 is included in this recall, according to the release.

Salmonella can cause "serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems," the release said.

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"Healthy people infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain," according to the release. "In rare cases, infection can lead to more severe conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis."

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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."

"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.

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