Food & Wellness Product Safety

Foods Alive recalls moringa leaf powder over possible Salmonella contamination

The nationwide recall covers one 8-ounce Foods Alive pouch with a specific date and code. No illnesses were reported when FDA posted the notice.

September 6, 2026 · 6 min read

Man in a home kitchen checking a generic green powder pouch against a recall notice on his phone

The recall identifies one Foods Alive pouch

Foods Alive Inc. is recalling 8-ounce packages of its organic moringa leaf powder because of possible Salmonella contamination, according to a company announcement the Food and Drug Administration posted Friday, September 4. The recalled pouch carries a “freshest by” date of 110127 and the number 02726 directly below that date. It was shipped between January 27 and August 7, 2026, to retailers nationwide and through online sellers, including the company website. The notice does not name individual stores or publish a California customer list.

The company reported no illnesses when the notice was posted

Foods Alive said it began the recall after a supplier notified the company that a retail sample of the supplier’s super green powder mix had tested positive for Salmonella. The source had not been determined, and the company said it suspended production and distribution while the investigation continued. That sequence supports a precautionary recall; it is not the same as a finding that every recalled pouch tested positive. The announcement said no illnesses had been reported in connection with the product as of September 4.

Match all three package details before deciding

Look for the Foods Alive brand, the 8-ounce size and the exact date-and-code combination: freshest by 110127 with 02726 beneath it. Compare the pouch with the product photos on the live FDA notice rather than an image copied into a social post. A different package size, date or code is not identified in this announcement, but the recall page may be updated, so recheck the source if the label is hard to read. Do not open, smell or taste the powder to test it. Keep the pouch away from other people and food while you verify it.

Return the recalled pouch instead of using it

FDA’s posted company instruction is to return the recalled 8-ounce pouch to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions can be directed to Foods Alive at 260-488-4497. Photograph the front, date, code and purchase record before returning it if someone may have become ill or if the seller asks for identifying details. Do not blend the powder into food, give it away or move it into an unlabeled container. If some spilled, wash hands and clean food-contact surfaces and utensils before preparing anything else.

Know the symptom window, but do not diagnose from a checklist

Federal food-safety guidance says Salmonella symptoms can begin from six hours to six days after exposure and commonly include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps and vomiting; illness often lasts four to seven days. A symptom list cannot establish that this product caused an illness, and the recall notice does not report an outbreak. Drink fluids to reduce dehydration risk and contact a healthcare professional if symptoms are severe or if you cannot drink enough to stay hydrated. Older adults, young children and people with weakened immune systems can face a higher risk of serious illness. Call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.

Report a suspected food problem after urgent care is handled

For a non-emergency food complaint or illness report, FDA routes consumers and health professionals to its current Human Foods Program reporting page and Safety Reporting Portal. Save the pouch or clear photos, the date and code, purchase location or order confirmation, when the product was used and when symptoms began. A report helps regulators evaluate a possible problem but does not replace medical care or guarantee a finding about cause. In California, Poison Control provides confidential telephone guidance at 1-800-222-1222 around the clock; use 911 for immediate danger.

California relevance comes from nationwide distribution—not a claimed local cluster

Because the notice says the product went to retailers nationwide and online sellers, California households may have a recalled pouch even though the announcement supplies no state, Orange County, Irvine or Los Angeles distribution figure. The practical search intent is therefore package identification and next steps, not a local outbreak claim. This recall addresses possible bacterial contamination of one food product; it does not evaluate moringa’s general benefits, diagnose an infection or establish that other green powders are unsafe. NOCTI publishes educational health and safety information, and wellness services do not substitute for medical assessment.

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