Minnesota recall watch: Salmonella-linked moringa supplements and Gerber baby biscuits pulled from shelves

Based on coordinated alerts from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, two voluntary product recalls are now circulating statewide. Though unrelated in origin, both recalls underscore how modern food and supplement supply chains can carry hidden risks, and why lot codes and expiration dates matter long after a product enters a home.

One recall is tied to a multi-state Salmonella outbreak involving a dietary supplement marketed as a superfood. The other involves a precautionary recall of a popular baby snack, prompted by possible foreign material contamination.

A superfood under scrutiny: Why Not Natural Organic Moringa

The recall of Why Not Natural Organic Moringa – Green Superfood is part of a broader federal investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder, an ingredient increasingly common in supplements and wellness products.

According to CDC outbreak data currently as of late January 2026, at least 65 illnesses and 14 hospitalizations have been reported across 28 states, including Minnesota. No deaths have been reported, but public health officials note that Salmonella infections can be especially dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant people, and individuals with compromised immune systems.

Federal traceback investigations identified a common manufacturer of moringa leaf powder that supplied ingredients to Why Not Natural and at least one other brand, Live it Up. As a result, Why Not Natural initiated a voluntary recall in coordination with the FDA.

What consumers should check

• Product: Why Not Natural Organic Moringa – Green Superfood
• Package size: 120-capsule bottle
• Lot number: A25G051 (printed on the bottom of the bottle)
• Expiration date: 07/2028
• Distribution: Sold nationwide via mail order and online retailers, including Amazon, from July 2025 through January 2026

What to do
Consumers who have the affected product are urged to stop using it immediately. The FDA advises either disposing of the capsules or contacting the company directly for a refund. Why Not Natural has directed consumers to reach out via care@whynotnatural.com.

Health officials emphasize that anyone experiencing symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, vomiting, or severe abdominal pain after consuming the product should seek medical attention.

A baby staple recalled out of caution: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits

In a separate action, Gerber Products Company has issued a voluntary recall of limited batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits, a snack commonly marketed for infants and toddlers.

Unlike the moringa recall, no illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product. The recall was initiated “out of an abundance of caution” after a third-party supplier identified the possibility that soft plastic and or paper pieces could be present in arrowroot flour used during production.

Gerber has stated that it has terminated its relationship with the supplier involved.

What consumers should check

• Product: Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits
• Package size: 5.5 ounces
• Production window: July 2025 through September 2025
• Identification: A 10-digit batch code printed on the back of the package, just before the “Best Before” date

FDA-listed affected batch codes include 5198565504 through 5259565505, with best-before dates ranging from October 16, 2026 to December 16, 2026.

What to do
Parents and caregivers are advised not to feed the recalled biscuits to children. Impacted packages can be returned to the retailer where purchased for a full refund. Gerber’s consumer support line is 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).

Why these recalls matter locally

While neither product was manufactured in Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture routinely amplifies federal recall notices to ensure residents receive timely, plain-language guidance. In an era when supplements and packaged foods are frequently purchased online and stored for months, state officials say recall awareness depends on consumers checking labels long after checkout.

At-a-glance recall summary

For Minnesotans, the takeaway is straightforward but urgent: check lot numbers, not just brand names, and treat recall notices as living documents, not one-day headlines.

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