Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Africa Imports Organic Moringa Leaf Powder recall: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Recall published 12 months ago

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella

Africa Imports Other food products — recalled other food products
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Salmonella contamination

Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

What the notice says: Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1 kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

Why it matters: Salmonella is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States. It spreads easily from a contaminated product to hands, taps, cloths and other food in the same kitchen.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC describes salmonellosis as diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps that usually begin between six hours and six days after exposure and last about four to seven days. Most people recover without treatment. Children under five, adults over 65 and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to become seriously ill. Seek care for diarrhoea with a high fever, bloody stools, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration such as very little urine, a dry mouth or dizziness when standing.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0222-2026
Published
November 12, 2025
Risk level
Class I
Status
Terminated
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Africa Imports
Product type
Other food products
Units affected
31 sold of 1 kg box of Moringa powder- item # M-P697KG from the affected lot
Distribution
Nationwide
Lot / code info
Lot # SO-71449
Reports of harm
“No illness statement has been removed and Press has been updated Nov 12, 2025”

Products covered by this recall

Organic Moringa Leaf Powder

What the company announced

“No illness statement has been removed and Press has been updated Nov 12, 2025”

Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1 kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, infection can lead to more severe conditions such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.

The recalled Organic Moringa Leaf Powder was sold nationwide through the company’s website, africaimports.com . The affected product is packaged in 1-kilogram boxes labeled “Organic Moringa Leaf Powder.” Photos of the affected product are attached to this notice to assist customers in identifying the product. All Organic Moringa Leaf Powder purchased after 06/05/2025 is included in this recall.

We were informed that some of the Moringa powder in this lot has tested positive for Salmonella. Out of an abundance of caution, we have implemented a recall of all of the moringa product sold in this batch.

Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it . Africa Imports requests that customers confirm disposal by replying to the recall notification email or contacting the company directly.

If you have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them of this recall. You may include a copy of this notice in your communications.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with U. S Food and Drug Administration.

For additional information, please contact Wayne Kiltz, President of Africa Imports , at 201-457-1995 x236 or [email protected] .

FDA Outbreak Advisory

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 3 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 oz
  • 1 kg
  • 697 KG

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Salmonella

Africa Imports — Salmonella is what triggered this notice. The bacteria transfer readily from hands and surfaces, which is why the clean-up matters as much as the disposal.

  1. Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.
  2. Wash your hands with soap and water after handling the pack, and wash any dish, utensil or surface it touched in hot soapy water.
  3. If you repackaged or froze it, check the freezer too. Salmonella is not killed by freezing.
  4. Watch everyone who ate it for about a week, and call a doctor sooner for a child under five or an adult over 65.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it .

Company contact: Africa Imports — Consumers: (201) 457-1995, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Africa Imports other food products recalled?

Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Africa Imports is voluntarily recalling its Organic Moringa Leaf Powder (1 kilogram box) because it may be contaminated with Salmonella , an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating the product and keep it away from anything ready to eat.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Customers are urged to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it .

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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