The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to dietary supplement powder that left 45 people sick and a dozen people hospitalized across the country.
In the wake of the outbreak, New York-based Superfoods, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder in the original and wild berry flavors. However, the FDA cautions that additional products might join the recall during its investigation.
“To determine a source of contamination, FDA is conducting a traceback investigation of products ill people reported consuming before becoming ill and is working with state partners to sample products of concern,” the agency stated in its Wednesday, January 14, notice. “Additional products may be contaminated, and this advisory will be updated as more information becomes available.”
According to the FDA, the salmonella strand has infected 45 people across 21 states between August 22, 2025, and December 30, 2025.
There have been 12 cases of hospitalization and no reported deaths.
Which products are affected?
Superfoods has recalled its Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder in the original and wild berry flavors. The recall includes any products with a best-by date between August 2026 and January 2028.
Where was the product sold?
Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder is sold nationwide, primarily through the digital storefronts of Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.
According to an outbreak map published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), outbreaks have been reported in the following states:
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Kentucky
- Massachusetts
- Maine
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
What should I do if I have this product?
You can either toss or return any of the impacted Super Greens dietary supplement powder you’ve purchased. You should also thoroughly clean and sanitize anything that the product has touched, such as surfaces in your fridge or containers.
What salmonella symptoms should I look out for?
Did you already consume the supplement powder? If so, there are clear signs of salmonellosis to look out for over the following days. According to the FDA, salmonella can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and fever. In more severe cases, it can bring on additional symptoms including:
- Aches
- A rash
- High fever
- Headaches
- Lethargy
- Blood in the urine or stool
The elderly, children younger than five, and individuals with a weakened immune system are more likely to have a severe case of salmonellosis.
Typically, a person who consumes food with salmonella and develops an infection will first experience symptoms within 12 to 72 hours. These symptoms usually last between four and seven days.
Contact your doctor if you exhibit any salmonellosis symptoms.
