Extensively drug-resistant Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa powder capsules

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/moringacapsules-02-26/index.html Key Points: Seven people from seven states have gotten sick with the same strain of Salmonella. Three people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. This is an extensively drug-resistant strain of Salmonella. If antibiotics are needed, infections with this strain may not be treatable with commonly recommended antibiotics and may require a different antibiotic choice. For more information on this strain's resistance, please refer to CDC's investigation notice. This is a different outbreak from the Salmonella outbreak linked to supplements containing moringa leaf powder that was updated in January. If you have affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules in your home, throw them out or return them. What You Should Do: Do not eat affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them. Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the capsules using hot soapy water or a dishwasher. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you have any severe Salmonella symptoms. What Businesses Should Do: Do not sell or serve any affected Rosabella brand moringa powder capsules. Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with affected capsules. About Salmonella: Most people infected with Salmonella develop diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps 6 hours to 6 days after being exposed to the bacteria. The illness usually lasts 4 to 7 days, and most people recover without treatment. In some people, the illness may be so severe that the patient is hospitalized. Children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get severely sick. If you have questions about cases in a particular state, please call that state's health department.