A New York-based dietary supplement company has recalled two products linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people across the country, including some in Connecticut, officials said.
Total Nutrition Inc. has voluntarily recalled TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa Capsules, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
In an announcement Tuesday, the FDA said the products may be implicated in an ongoing investigation into a multi-state salmonella outbreak associated with moringa-containing dietary supplement products.
The investigation began in January and was closed in March following the recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens products from the company Superfoods, Inc. But the investigation was reopened on Wednesday in response to a spate of new cases, federal officials said.
The FDA has reported 119 illnesses and 32 hospitalizations linked to the outbreak across 36 states, with the latest illness onset on April 26. The federal agency said three to four illnesses have been reported in Connecticut.
Officials said customers who have purchased the products should dispose of them immediately, and not eat, sell or serve the products. The FDA also said Total Nutrition Inc. has ceased distribution and sale of the products
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which is investigating the outbreak alongside the FDA, said most people infected with salmonella experience diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps within six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria.
The CDC said most recover without treatment after four to seven days, but some children younger than 5, adults 65 and older and people with weakened immune systems may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.
The FDA said customers can request a refund by contacting TNVitamins at customerservice@tnvitamins.com and providing a name, order number and photo of the product with the lot codes.