Federal Health Authorities Link Sam's Club Supplements to Salmonella Outbreak
At least 11 cases of Salmonella have been linked to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club stores across seven states in the US, according to federal health authorities. The tainted products, known as Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements, contain moringa leaf powder imported from an Indian farm that has been identified as the source of the contamination.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned consumers who have purchased these supplements to discard or return them to their local store immediately. While the products themselves have not been officially recalled, health officials are advising caution due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can range from mild to severe and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare cases, Salmonella can lead to more serious conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract problems.
Young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization if infected with the bacteria. Three people who contracted Salmonella were hospitalized in the affected states, highlighting the potential severity of this outbreak.
The investigation into the source of the contamination led to the discovery that a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India was contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Health officials are now considering adding other products containing moringa leaf powder from the same farm to their list of avoidances as part of their ongoing investigation.
The CDC emphasizes that the outbreak highlights the importance of vigilance and attention to product safety, particularly when it comes to imported foods and supplements.
At least 11 cases of Salmonella have been linked to powdered supplements sold at Sam's Club stores across seven states in the US, according to federal health authorities. The tainted products, known as Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements, contain moringa leaf powder imported from an Indian farm that has been identified as the source of the contamination.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned consumers who have purchased these supplements to discard or return them to their local store immediately. While the products themselves have not been officially recalled, health officials are advising caution due to potential contamination with Salmonella bacteria.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection can range from mild to severe and include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fever. In rare cases, Salmonella can lead to more serious conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis, arthritis, muscle pain, eye irritation, and urinary tract problems.
Young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of severe illness and hospitalization if infected with the bacteria. Three people who contracted Salmonella were hospitalized in the affected states, highlighting the potential severity of this outbreak.
The investigation into the source of the contamination led to the discovery that a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India was contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Health officials are now considering adding other products containing moringa leaf powder from the same farm to their list of avoidances as part of their ongoing investigation.
The CDC emphasizes that the outbreak highlights the importance of vigilance and attention to product safety, particularly when it comes to imported foods and supplements.
! I know how many people buy these kinds of products online or in stores, so you gotta be super careful right now 
. I mean, it's not just the moringa leaf powder from that one Indian farm that's the problem, but all other products containing it too 
. And let's not forget about the vulnerable groups like little kids and seniors who are more likely to get really sick if they ingest Salmonella 
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. So yeah, just be cautious and check your purchases ASAP! 
i mean seriously who buys moringa leaf powder from india on the dark web lol? just saying these ppl need 2 get their act together if they wanna sell food stuff 
like wut kinda quality control r they doin over there? 
CDC needs 2 step up their game ASAP 
u gotta get rid of those powders ASAP or they could make u really sick 
i mean i feel bad for ppl who bought them but like u cant be too careful right? 
salmonella is no joke especially for the little ones and older adults 
especially since moringa leaf powder from an Indian farm got tainted 
I mean, you think you're getting this supplement to boost your health, but what if it's actually causing you harm? 
The CDC is totally right about looking out for product safety, especially when it comes to imported foods and supplements 
It's crazy that just one lot of moringa powder was contaminated, who knows how many other products might be affected? 
And the fact that three people were hospitalized shows how serious this can get 
Young kids, seniors, and people with weakened immune systems are like, totally at risk here 
So yeah, I'd say be super cautious if you bought those Member's Mark supplements 
and I'm still trying to get used to all these new health alerts 
. But if it's contaminated with Salmonella, who cares about its health benefits, right? 
Anyway, these health authorities are being super responsible and warning people to be careful 
. I guess it's good that they're investigating further to see where the contamination came from. The worst part is that some people, especially young kids and old folks, can get really sick from Salmonella 
. I mean what's worse, paying $10 for some questionable stuff that might give you salmonella or paying $50 for legit supplements? Not saying it's an easy decision but come on people 
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- i mean i know we've all been using those powders thinking they're some kind of superfood, but salmonella is no joke 
but now i'm like totally hesitant 
and why didn't the CDC warn about this sooner? shouldn't they have been checking for salmonella before shipping these out to stores? 
i hope ppl who took this stuff are ok tho 
and omg what r they gonna do to vallon farm direct now?? 
And let's be real, moringa leaf powder is basically just a fancy name for "whatever-else-we-found-in-the-back-of-the-cupboard". It's not like it's some exotic, super-potent stuff that's just sitting out waiting to kill us. I'm pretty sure the CDC has got this whole Salmonella thing under control...