Dietary supplement sold at Sam’s Club recalled as Salmonella Sickens 11 people

Sam’s Club is recalling all Member’s Mark “Super Greens” powdered dietary supplements after a salmonella outbreak in multiple states sickened 11 people, federal health officials announced Friday.

Three affected people have been hospitalized, and the disease affects seven states, including Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina and Virginia.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined that the outbreak occurred in a single batch of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in Jodhpur, India.

Moringa powder was distributed to multiple suppliers across the country, eventually reaching Sam’s Club stores nationwide and online.

“The health and safety of our members is our top priority,” Sam’s Club said in a Nov. 3 statement.

“We acted quickly to remove this product from affected clubs as soon as we received notification from the supplier.”

The recall covers all Member’s Mark “Super Greens” powders, regardless of batch code and expiration date. USA today reported.

Consumers in possession of the product are advised not to consume it and to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The FDA is investigating a broader recall of Moringa

Salmonella infections usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after ingestion and can last four to seven days.

Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and severe vomiting.

According to the FDA, young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk of severe illness.

State health officials in Virginia and Michigan confirmed the presence of salmonella by testing samples taken from the homes of people who became ill.

The outbreak was recorded in cases lasting from May to September. Although most people recover without treatment, severe infections may require hospitalization, which occurred in three of the 11 confirmed cases.

According to AP NewsMoringa, a plant native to India, is widely used for its nutritional properties, including protein, vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Its dried leaves are often sold in powder form as a dietary supplement.

The FDA cautioned that more products may be recalled as the investigation continues to determine whether additional batches of moringa powder were contaminated.

“Consumers should not consume supplements and should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund,” the agency advises.