Reported Microbial Growth Sparks Recall on a “Superfood” Sold at Popular Regional Grocers

After the holidays, it feels good to get back on track with exercise and nutrition. If you’re trying to get more out of your diet by trying functional supplements, beware: after a recent a recall on greens powder sold at Sam’s Club comes another alert on a high-nutrient food that falls under a similar category.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, sea moss is packed with vitamins and minerals and is a high-fiber food. Sea moss can also be found in products like sea moss gel, which is usually blended sea moss and water to make it a little more palatable to eat. If you’ve recently purchased one particular brand of sea moss, though,

Diva Fam, Inc. voluntarily recalled its True Sea Moss sea moss gel due to “potential foodborne illness – botulism.” According to the company announcement posted with the FDA, the recall affects all lots and flavors of sea moss gel “due to lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products.” As a form of sea life, it would be essential for sea moss to be stored consistently at an appropriate temperature across every phase of shipping, distribution, and sale.

The product was distributed nationwide and was sold at popular grocers Wegmans and Heinens, which each posted their own recall notices for the sea moss gel. The gel is also available for purchase online.

According to the company, the issue was identified during a California Department of Health inspection that “raised questions” about the regulatory authorization and production records for certain distributed products. No illnesses or adverse health effects have been reported to date.

The company supplied the following information about the recalled products:

True Sea Moss sea moss gel superfood

The products were packaged in 16 fluid-ounce glass jars and manufacturer’s dates before January 9, 2026, which reportedly can be found on the can lid in a MM/YYYY format.

Botulism is a serious illness that attacks the body’s nerves. It can cause difficulty breathing, muscle paralysis, and even death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Foodborne botulism can be caused by eating foods contaminated with botulinum toxin, which can arise from foods that have been improperly canned, stored, or fermented.

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