00:00A popular health supplement, sold at major U.S. retailers, has been linked to a dangerous salmonella outbreak,
00:06and the FDA has now issued a new recall.
00:09Moringa powder, sold widely as a superfood supplement in health food stores, Amazon, Walmart, and Whole Foods,
00:16has been confirmed as the source of a multi-state salmonella tifomirium and Newport outbreak.
00:21The FDA reopened its investigation on May 27 after additional illnesses were reported,
00:28issuing an updated recall that covers new product batches and brands.
00:31The CDC says the outbreak is ongoing.
00:34Salmonella infection causes fever, diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and in severe cases can require hospitalization,
00:43particularly in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
00:48If you or anyone in your household has purchased moringa powder in any form in recent months,
00:53stop using it immediately.
00:55Check the FDA website for the full list of recalled brands and lot numbers.
01:00If you have developed symptoms in the past 72 hours after consuming moringa products,
01:05seek medical attention today.
01:07I'll see you next week,
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