Salmonella Risk Sparks Nationwide Recall of Foods Alive Moringa Powder 2026

A potential Salmonella contamination has triggered a nationwide recall of organic moringa leaf powder, a product many consumers use daily as a nutritional supplement stirred into smoothies, teas and juices. Foods Alive Inc, based in Angola, Indiana, announced on September 4, 2026 that it is pulling its 8-ounce packages of the leafy green powder from shelves and online orders after learning the product may carry the bacteria.

If you have a stand-up pouch of ‘Foods Alive’ organic moringa leaf powder in your kitchen, it is worth checking the date stamped on the packaging right away. The company says the contamination risk was flagged not by its own testing, but after a supplier notified Foods Alive that a sample of a related super green powder mix, collected at retail, tested positive for Salmonella. The exact source of the contamination has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.

Products Affected by This Recall

The recall covers 8-ounce stand-up pouches of ‘organic moringa leaf powder’ sold under the Foods Alive brand. Affected packages carry a freshest-by date of 110127, with the number 02726 printed just below that date. According to the company, the recalled product was shipped between January 27 and August 7, 2026, meaning consumers who purchased moringa powder from Foods Alive at any point during that window should check their supply.

• Brand: Foods Alive
• Product: Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, 8 oz stand-up pouch
• Freshest-by date: 110127
• Code below date: 02726
• Shipping window: January 27, 2026 through August 7, 2026

Why Was This Recall Issued?

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause serious, and in rare cases fatal, infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. In healthy individuals, exposure typically brings on fever, diarrhea that may be bloody, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Less commonly, the bacteria can move into the bloodstream, leading to more severe complications such as infected aneurysms, endocarditis or arthritis.

Foods Alive has stated that no illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled moringa powder as of the announcement date. Even so, out of caution, the company has suspended both production and distribution of the product while it works with the FDA to pin down how the contamination may have occurred.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The recalled organic moringa leaf powder was distributed nationwide. It reached consumers through retail stores across the country as well as through online sellers, including direct purchases made at www.foodsalive.com. Because the distribution was national rather than limited to specific states, anyone who has bought this product in 2026 could potentially be affected, regardless of location.

What Should You Do?

Anyone holding an 8-ounce package of Foods Alive organic moringa leaf powder with the freshest-by date of 110127 should not consume it. The company is asking consumers to return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund rather than throwing it away or continuing to use it. For those who bought directly through the company’s website, contacting Foods Alive directly is the recommended next step.

Consumers with questions about the recall, or who need help arranging a refund, can reach Foods Alive Inc at 260-488-4497. Anyone who has experienced symptoms such as fever, diarrhea or abdominal pain after using the product is encouraged to speak with a healthcare provider, especially if the affected person is a young child, elderly, pregnant or immunocompromised.

From the Agency

The FDA posted the recall as a public service after Foods Alive submitted its company announcement, noting that the agency does not endorse the product or the company involved. The FDA and Foods Alive say their joint investigation into the source of the possible Salmonella contamination is continuing, and further updates may follow as more information becomes available.