Several vitamin and dietary supplement products sold through major online retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, TikTok Shop, and company websites, have been recalled because of concerns that they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to federal health officials. The recall affects multiple lots of superfood capsule products marketed as nutritional supplements and wellness aids.
The products involved in the recall are TNVitamins Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood capsules and Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa Capsules, both sold in 120-count bottles. Federal regulators reported that the recall was initiated after concerns emerged that ingredients used in the products could be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria.
According to recall information published through the Food and Drug Administration, the affected products were distributed nationwide through several major online marketplaces. Consumers could purchase the supplements through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target’s online marketplace, as well as directly through the companies’ websites. Officials noted that no other TNVitamins products are included in the recall.
Health officials warned that Salmonella contamination can pose serious health risks, particularly for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Infections can cause symptoms including fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dehydration. In more severe cases, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream and lead to life-threatening complications.
The recall comes amid broader concerns involving moringa-based dietary supplements and superfood products. Earlier FDA and CDC investigations linked certain moringa-containing supplements to a multistate Salmonella outbreak that sickened dozens of people across the country and resulted in numerous hospitalizations. Investigators traced those illnesses to contaminated moringa leaf powder used in dietary supplement products.
Federal investigators said moringa leaf powder has been identified as a recurring source of contamination in several supplement-related Salmonella investigations. Previous FDA testing detected outbreak strains of Salmonella in both finished dietary supplement products and ingredient samples containing moringa powder.
Consumers who purchased any recalled products are being advised not to consume them. Health officials recommend immediately discarding the supplements or contacting the manufacturer for information regarding refunds or replacements. Retailers are also being instructed to remove affected products from sale and discontinue distribution.
The FDA stated that consumers who believe they may have become ill after consuming recalled supplements should contact a healthcare provider. Symptoms of Salmonella infection typically develop between six hours and six days after exposure and may last for several days. While many people recover without treatment, serious illness can occur among vulnerable populations.
Food safety experts note that dietary supplements are not immune from contamination risks. Because many products contain agricultural ingredients sourced from around the world, contamination can occasionally occur during harvesting, processing, manufacturing, or packaging if proper safeguards are not followed.
Officials continue monitoring the situation and urge consumers to carefully check supplement labels, lot numbers, and recall notices to determine whether products in their homes may be affected. The FDA said additional information remains available through its recall database and public safety announcements.
Source: Arizona Family
