The CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states and local health jurisdictions are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Rosabella-brand Moringa powder capsules. To date, 7 people in 7 states have been infected. There have been 3 hospitalizations and no deaths. This Salmonella strain is resistant to antibiotics that are commonly recommended to treat Salmonella infections. One Washington resident from King County has been included in the outbreak.
In Washington
Quick Facts
- Cases: 1
- Status: Ongoing
- Recall: Yes
| County | Cases |
|---|---|
| King | 1 |
| Total Cases | 1 |
Recalled Product
This outbreak is linked to certain lots of Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC.
- Sold in white plastic bottles with a green label.
- 52 lot codes with expiration dates in 2027.
- Available nationwide primarily online on the company’s website (tryrosabella.com), Amazon, TikTok Shop, Shein, and eBay, and through links on social media, including Facebook.
For more information, see FDA's Outbreak Investigation of Extensively Drug-Resistant Salmonella: Moringa Powder.
About Salmonella
Salmonellosis is a bacterial infection that is often spread through the fecal-oral route, through contaminated food and water, or through contact with animals and their environments. Symptoms of salmonellosis include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fever, chills, and abdominal cramping. Illness typically lasts several days, and people can spread infection to others even after symptoms resolve.
How to Prevent Salmonella Infection
- Wash hands with soap and water after going to the bathroom, changing diapers, touching animals, and before eating or preparing food.
- Cook all meats thoroughly, especially poultry.
- Wash cutting boards and counters used for meat or poultry preparation immediately after use to avoid cross contaminating other foods.
More Resources
To report a suspected foodborne illness or file a complaint about unsafe food handling practices at an establishment in Washington, use the Foodborne Illness Notification System (FINS).
Advice to Consumers
Do not eat any recalled Rosabella Moringa powder capsules. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them.
Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled moringa powder capsules using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
Contact your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these severe Salmonella symptoms:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, such as:
- Not peeing much
- Dry mouth and throat
- Feeling dizzy when standing up
- Tell your healthcare provider if you have eaten this product so that if you need treatment, they can find guidance below.
Advice to Healthcare Providers
- Most people with Salmonella infection recover without antibiotics. If antibiotics are needed, infections with this strain may not be treatable with commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice.
- The Salmonella strain associated with this outbreak is resistant to all first-line and alternative antibiotics commonly recommended for the treatment of Salmonella infections.
- This strain also might be resistant to multiple β-lactam antibiotics, including meropenem and other carbapenems, because it carries an NDM-1 carbapenemase gene.
- Tailor antibiotic treatment to antimicrobial susceptibility testing results when possible.
- Consider consultation with an infectious disease specialist for management of patients with extensively drug-resistant or complicated Salmonella infection.
Learn more about this strain’s resistance and get guidance for diagnosing and treating infections, see CDC's Clinical Overview of extensively drug-resistant Salmonella Newport with an NDM-1 gene.
Advice to Retailers
- Do not sell or serve recalled Rosabella-brand Moringa powder capsules.
- Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled moringa powder capsules.