Recall Alert: Organic Moringa Leaf Powder
The product may be contaminated with salmonella bacteriumOn November 12, organic moringa powder importer and packager Africa Imports issued a recall notice for its products dating back to June 5.
The recall notice was published on the FDA website. Following are details of the recall.
Who Issued the Recall
Africa Imports (South Hackensack, NJ).
What Products
Voluntary recall of Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder, packaged in 1-kilogram boxes and sold under the Africa Imports brand.
Why the Product Was Recalled
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms include fever, diarrhea (sometimes bloody), nausea and vomiting, and abdominal pain. Serious complications can include arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
Scope of Recall
The recall affects all Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after June 5, 2025 (06/05/2025). The product was sold nationwide exclusively through the company’s website: africaimports.com.
Although this recall only includes the 1 kg box labeled “Organic Moringa Leaf Powder” the product was sold to many nutrient production facilities.
How It Was Detected
Africa Imports states it was informed that some moringa powder in the implicated lot tested positive for Salmonella and is recalling all product from that batch “out of an abundance of caution.”
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should Immediately stop using the product and dispose of it (do not eat, sell, or serve). Confirm disposal by replying to the recall email or contacting Africa Imports directly.
If You Resold the Product
Identify downstream customers to notify them of the recall. You may include a copy of the recall notice in your communications.
Regulatory Context
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is part of the broader FDA/CDC investigation into a Salmonella Richmond outbreak linked to a single contaminated moringa lot from Vallon Farmdirect in India.
Contact Information
Contact person: Wayne Kiltz, President
Phone: (201) 457-1995 ext. 236
Email: africa@africaimports.com.
