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What is salmonella infection?
People with salmonella infection often suffer diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps after getting in contact with infected animals, their feces, or their environment or eating contaminated food or drinking contaminated water.
A recall has been issued for super greens powder dietary supplements sold at Sam’s Club after nearly a dozen people suffered from a salmonella infection linked to the products, according to health officials.
Here’s what to know about the recall:
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Member's Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements have been pulled from store shelves because they contain moringa leaf powder that may be contaminated with salmonella bacteria, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Infections were confirmed in seven states: Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina and Virginia. Illnesses were reported between May and September.
The source of the salmonella was traced to a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct in Jodhpur, India, according to an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
State health officials in Virginia and Michigan collected and tested samples of the product from the homes of people who fell ill.
What you can do:
Consumers should not eat the supplements and should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.
What is moringa?
Moringa is a plant native to India and other countries prized for essential nutrients including protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals, according to research published by the National Institutes of Health. Its leaves can be dried and powdered.
Symptoms of salmonella infection
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, severe vomiting, dehydration and stomach cramps. Most people who get sick recover within a week.
Infections can be severe in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems, who may require hospitalization.
The Source: Information for this article was taken from the CDC’s website, an FDA outbreak investigation, and The Associated Press.