00:00The FDA and CDC are tracking a drug-resistant salmonella outbreak
00:04that has now sickened 119 people across 36 states,
00:08and it is linked to a supplement that millions of Americans take every day.
00:13Moringa leaf powder, marketed as a superfood with anti-inflammatory
00:17and immunity-boosting properties, is at the center of this outbreak.
00:22The critical detail that makes this uniquely dangerous.
00:25The salmonella strain involved is drug-resistant,
00:29meaning standard antibiotic treatments may not work effectively.
00:3232 people have already been hospitalized.
00:35The FDA updated its outbreak advisory on June 12th with additional recalled lots.
00:42Brands confirmed in the investigation include Live It Up, TN Vitamins,
00:47Doctor's Pride, Mogo, and Why Not Natural.
00:50These products are sold in health food stores and online across all 50 states.
00:55If you have a Moringa supplement in your cabinet right now,
00:59stop using it and check FDA.gov slash recalls.
01:03With a drug-resistant strain circulating,
01:06the consequences of ignoring this warning could be severe.
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