What We Know About the Rosabella Moringa Salmonella Outbreak
If you became seriously ill after taking Rosabella moringa capsules, learning that the infection may resist some antibiotics can add another layer of fear. CDC and FDA closed their investigation of the recalled capsules on April 1, 2026, with a final count of 10 people sick across 8 states, 3 hospitalizations, and no deaths. CDC calls it the first documented outbreak of Salmonella with an NDM-1 gene in the United States.
Why Drug Resistance Matters
CDC says the Salmonella Newport strain in this outbreak might resist several beta-lactam antibiotics, including meropenem and other carbapenems, because it carries an NDM-1 gene. That doesn’t mean every patient will have the same treatment problem. Clinicians use the patient’s culture, susceptibility results, symptoms, and medical history to make treatment decisions.
A second serotype, Salmonella Kentucky, was found in 2 of the 10 cases and had predicted resistance to the first-line and alternative antibiotics commonly used for Salmonella. CDC associates the NDM-1 gene with the Newport strain, not the Kentucky strain.
The Recalled Product
Ambrosia Brands voluntarily recalled Rosabella Moringa Capsules in 60-count bottles on February 13, 2026. FDA lists sales through tryrosabella.com, TikTok Shop, Amazon, eBay, Shein, and Etsy, with distribution in the United States and other countries. FDA’s enforcement record lists recall H-0546-2026 as Class I, covering 1,224,208 units.
FDA finished its traceback without finding how the contamination occurred, but found that the affected moringa powder came from one supplier.
What Connected the Capsules to the Outbreak
State and local health officials interviewed 8 people who became ill, and 7 reported taking Rosabella moringa capsules. The Indiana Department of Health collected a bottle from one sick person’s home, and genetic sequencing showed that Salmonella Newport in the product matched the outbreak strain.
Not the Same as Other Moringa Outbreaks
CDC says this outbreak wasn’t related to its January 2026 investigation of Super Greens supplement powders containing moringa leaf powder. FDA says a later outbreak linked to MOGO brand moringa capsules was a separate investigation too. MOGO capsules came in a similar white bottle with a green label, so check the brand name and lot code on your bottle.
Your Legal Rights
If recalled Rosabella capsules gave you a Salmonella infection, you may have a product liability claim. Useful evidence includes the bottle and lot code, purchase records, laboratory results, and medical records showing when your symptoms began.
Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Our attorneys focus exclusively on foodborne illness litigation and are reviewing Rosabella claims. You pay us nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Results vary by case. Call 1-888-335-4901 for a free, confidential consultation.