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Sam's Club is recalling all Member's Mark "Super Greens" dietary supplement powders after a multistate salmonella outbreak sickened 11 people, federal health officials announced Friday.

Three of those affected have been hospitalized, and the illnesses span seven states, including Florida, Kansas, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) traced the outbreak to a single lot of organic moringa leaf powder imported from Vallon Farm Direct PVT LTD in Jodhpur, India.

The moringa powder had been distributed to multiple suppliers across the country, ultimately reaching Sam's Club stores nationwide and online.

"The health and safety of our members is our top priority," Sam's Club said in a statement on November 3.

"We moved quickly to remove this product from our impacted clubs as soon as we were notified by the supplier."

All Member's Mark "Super Greens" powders are included in the recall, regardless of lot code or "best by" date, USA Today reported.

Consumers in possession of the product are urged not to eat it and are advised to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

FDA Probes Broader Moringa Recall

Salmonella infections usually appear within 12 to 72 hours after consumption and can last four to seven days.

Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, and severe vomiting.

According to the FDA, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are at the highest risk of severe illness.

State health officials in Virginia and Michigan confirmed the presence of salmonella by testing samples collected from the homes of those who fell ill.

The outbreak has been reported in cases dating from May to September. While most people recover without treatment, severe infections can require hospitalization, which happened in three of the 11 confirmed cases.

According to AP News, Moringa, a plant native to India, is commonly used for its nutritional benefits, including protein, vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. Its dried leaves are often sold in powder form as a dietary supplement.

The FDA cautioned that more products could be recalled as the investigation continues to determine if additional batches of moringa powder were contaminated.

"Consumers should not eat the supplements and should throw them away or return them to the store for a refund," the agency advised.