A popular supplement has been recalled due to the possibility of its infection with Salmonella. According to Food Safety News, this is in connection with a current FDA and CDC investigation into the outbreak.
More specifically, the affected product is TNVitamins and Doctor’s Pride Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa Capsules.
The products were sold and distributed nationwide through a variety of retailers. These include Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, as well as the companies’ websites, tnvitamins.com and doctorspride.com.
The Food and Drug Administration in conjunction with the Centers for Disease Control notified the parent company, Total Nutrition Inc. of Deer Park, New York, that the moringa present within the capsules may harbor Salmonella.
Following this announcement, all sales have been stopped. The investigation into the outbreak is still ongoing.
Are My Capsules Affected?
The affected lots are as follows:
ProductLotsTNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green
Superfood Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)Lot: 2507199 Exp. 09/2027Lot: 2512-304 Exp. 02/2028Lot: 2793 Exp. 02/2028Lot: 2748 Exp. 07/2027 (newly added)Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood
Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules)Lot: 2507199 Exp. 09/2027Lot: 2748 Exp. 07/2027 (newly added)
More specifically, you should be looking for white supplement bottles with smooth, white caps. TNVitamins has stressed that the lot number associated with the product is printed on the bottom of the bottles.
What Should I Do if My Product is Affected?
Well, the first thing you should do is immediately stop taking them. Risking Salmonella infection is a dangerous game.
You should then follow the directions of the TNVitamins website, where they have a dedicated recall section. Their steps are as follows:
Stop using the product if your lot number matches one listed above.
Take a photo of the lot number on the bottom of your bottle for your records.
Dispose of the product immediately — do not continue to use or share it.
Submit your refund request using the form (which is located on their website). Please have your order number ready as it is required to complete your request.
According to Food Safety News, the Salmonella outbreak has currently caused 119 cases, with 32 hospitalizations. However, there have currently been no deaths. We hope that this stays the case.
This recall is the latest in a number of recalls surrounding moringa leaf powder.