,KNWA/KFTA) – about a dozen cases Salmonella Linked to powdered supplement sold in seven states Sam’s ClubHealth officials made the announcement on Friday.
America Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) members are investigating illnesses linked to Mark Super Greens powder supplements, which were sold at wholesale chains nationwide and online.
The CDC said the products have been removed from store shelves because they contain moringa leaf powder that may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
diseases related to using the product It has been reported in Kansas, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, New York, and Michigan. According to the CDC, three people infected with salmonella were hospitalized.
The FDA’s investigation revealed that Salmonella was detected in a batch of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farms Direct in Jodhpur, India.
Health officials in Michigan and Virginia collected product samples from the homes of people exposed to the disease and tested them.
research from National Institutes of Health Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries that is known for essential nutrients like proteins, amino acids, vitamins and minerals.
The CDC says Salmonella can cause symptoms that include fever, diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting. The agency said infection can be serious in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
Health officials also noted in the report that more Vallon Farms products containing Moringa leaf powder could be added to its list to avoid ongoing investigation.
