The outbreak is tied to a dietary supplement recall and has led to nearly 100 illness cases nationwide.
ARKANSAS, USA — Salmonella cases related to a recent dietary supplement recall have been reported in Arkansas and Oklahoma, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
The CDC said there were at least 97 people reported sick due to the outbreak across 32 states. Of the 97 people, 26 were hospitalized, and none had died as of March 17.
New York, Wisconsin, and Minnesota had the highest number of outbreak-related illnesses reported. Arkansas and Oklahoma each had one known case.
The outbreak was tied to Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with an expiration date in July 2028 and Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028.
The products were reportedly sold nationwide.
The CDC said the outbreak was investigated and prompted the recall of the supplements. Officials warned that while the outbreak is over, the products have a long shelf-life and should be thrown out or returned if affected by the recall.
Symptoms of Salmonella are diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and can start anywhere from six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
The CDC said most people recover without treatment in under a week, but some people, especially children younger than five and adults older than 65, as well as people with weaker immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires hospitalization.
