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In a concerning development, federal health authorities are delving into a salmonella outbreak that has spread across seven states, attributed to powder capsules. This incident has resulted in seven individuals falling ill, each from a different state.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified the outbreak strain as Salmonella Newport. The source has been pinpointed to Rosabella-brand moringa powder capsules, a product distributed by Ambrosia Brands LLC. These capsules are marketed with claims of enhancing sleep quality, supporting joint health, and boosting energy.
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Federal health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Rosabella-brand moringa powder capsules that has sickened seven people across seven states. (FDA) -
The lot code is the middle seven digits of the code printed above the expiration date on the bottom of the bottle. (FDA)
The timeline of reported illnesses stretches from November 7, 2025, to January 8, 2026. While fortunately no fatalities have occurred, three of the affected individuals required hospitalization due to the severity of their symptoms.
As of the latest updates, the CDC has confirmed one case each in the states of Arizona, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, and Washington. The geographical spread underscores the widespread nature of this health concern.
What is salmonella?
For those exposed to salmonella, symptoms typically manifest between 12 to 72 hours after contact. The common indicators include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Populations at heightened risk for severe reactions include young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
While most people who become infected with salmonella can recover without treatment, antibiotics have been used in others. Unfortunately, the CDC says the salmonella strain in this outbreak may be resistant to commonly-used antibiotics and tailored treatments may be needed.
What products are impacted?
The FDA has recommended that Ambrosia Brands LLC recall all Rosabella-brand moringa powder capsules, and the company has agreed to recall specific lots.
A complete list of affected lot codes and expiration dates is included below.
The capsules were sold online through Amazon, eBay, Shein, TikTok Shop and the Tryrosabella.com website. The products come in white plastic bottles with green labels and expiration dates in 2027.
Consumers and retailers are urged to check their bottles and avoid eating, selling or distributing any capsules with the affected lot codes.
The lot code is the middle seven digits printed above the expiration date on the bottom of each bottle. Products with the lot codes listed below should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Affected Product Information
| Lot codes | Expiration Date |
| 5020591, 5020592, 5020593, 5020594, 5020595, 5020596 | 03/2027 |
| 5030246, 5030247, 5030248, 5030249, 5030250, 5030251 | 04/2027 |
| 5040270, 5040271, 5040272, 5040273, 5040274, 5040275, 5040276, 5040277, 5040278, 5040279 | 05/2027 |
| 5050053, 5050054, 5050055, 5050056 | 6/2027 |
| 5060069, 5060070, 5060071, 5060072, 5060073, 5060074, 5060075, 5060076, 5060077, 5060078, 5060079, 5060080 | 07/2027 |
| 5080084, 5080085, 5080086 | 9/2027 |
| 5090107, 5090108, 5090109, 5090113, 5090114, 5090115, 5090116, 5090117, 5090118 | 10/2027 |
| 5100039, 5100048 | 11/2027 |
Officials also advise anyone who handled the capsules to clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers the product came into contact with to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Outbreak not related to other moringa leaf outbreak
The CDC noted that this outbreak is not related to a separate outbreak reported in January that has sickened 65 people across 28 states.
In that outbreak, federal investigators have linked cases to two superfood supplements.
Another recent salmonella outbreak impacted chocolate products, while authorities have warned that rat and bird droppings may have contaminated thousands of products distributed in a handful of states.