Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella

Moringa Leaf Powder (October 2025)

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Slide 1: Salmonella Outbreak Investigation: Moringa Leaf Powder (October 2025)

Jason Burwell | Industrial Microbiology | December 1, 2025

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  • Presenter: Jason Burwell
  • Affiliation: Industrial Microbiology
  • Date: December 1, 2025
  • Topic: Salmonella Outbreak Investigation: Moringa Leaf Powder
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Slide 2: What is Salmonella?

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  • Gram-negative pathogen: Foodborne pathogen
  • Symptoms: Causes diarrhea, fever, cramps
  • Survival: Can survive in dry powders
  • Risk: Dangerous for vulnerable individuals
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Slide 3: What is Moringa Leaf Powder?

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  • Popularity: Popular ‘superfood’ supplement
  • Usage: Added to shakes, capsules, greens blends
  • Origin: Often imported from India/Africa
  • Supply Chain: Large global supply chain
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Slide 4: Start of the Outbreak (May–Oct 2025)

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  • Detection: Multi-state Salmonella cluster detected
  • Link: Many cases linked to greens powders
  • Patient Reports: Patients reported moringa-containing supplements
  • Period: Outbreak occurred between May and October 2025
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Slide 5: Confirmed Cases & States

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  • Illnesses: 11 illnesses
  • Hospitalizations: 3 hospitalizations
  • Affected States: States affected: FL, KS, MI, NY, NC, SC, VA
  • Geographic Distribution: Multi-state outbreak across several states
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Slide 6: Contaminated Products

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  • Member’s Mark: Member’s Mark Super Greens (Sam’s Club)
  • Food to Live: Food to Live Organic Moringa Powder
  • Africa Imports: Africa Imports Organic Moringa
  • Recalls: Multiple nationwide recalls
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Slide 7: How Investigators Found the Source

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  • Product Testing: Product testing from homes
  • Salmonella Positive: Samples positive for Salmonella
  • WGS Matching: WGS matched strains to patients
  • Traceback: Traceback linked source to Jodhpur, India
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Slide 8: Public Health Response

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  • Outbreak Alerts: CDC and FDA outbreak alerts
  • National Recalls: National recalls issued
  • Consumer Advice: Consumers told to discard products
  • Retail Action: Retailers removed affected inventory
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Slide 9: Industrial Microbiology Significance

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  • Dry Powder Risk: Dry powders can carry pathogens
  • Supply Chain Issues: Global supply-chain vulnerabilities
  • Sanitation Needs: Need validated sanitation steps
  • WGS Impact: WGS accelerates outbreak detection
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Slide 10: Key Takeaways

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  • Outbreak Cause: Contaminated moringa caused outbreak
  • Impact: 11 illnesses, 3 hospitalizations
  • Recalls: Multiple recalls issued
  • Prevention: Strong QA/QC systems required. Traceability is essential
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