Person recoils from contaminated greens supplement bottle with scattered bottles on store shelf

Salmonella Outbreak Forces Major Supplement Recall

At a Glance

  • 45 salmonella cases across 21 states linked to Live It Up Super Greens powder
  • Products sold online via Amazon, eBay, Walmart.com and company website
  • 12 people hospitalized; no deaths reported

Why it matters: The recall affects widely available dietary supplements that may still be in consumers’ pantries.

A popular dietary supplement has been recalled after 45 people in 21 states were sickened with the same strain of salmonella, according to a safety alert from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

New York-based Superfoods Inc. is recalling its Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders with expiration dates from August 2026 and January 2028. The impacted products include original and wild berry flavors and were sold primarily online at the company’s direct-to-consumer website, as well as on Amazon, eBay and Walmart.com.

Illness Timeline

Reports of illnesses began on Aug. 22, with more salmonella cases reported through Dec. 30, 2025, according to the FDA. Sixteen people confirmed they’d consumed the Super Greens powder before becoming ill. No deaths have been reported, but 12 people have been hospitalized.

Salmonella cases have been identified in:

  • Alabama
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Iowa
  • Illinois
  • Kentucky
  • Massachusetts
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • Wisconsin (highest number of cases)

Consumer Safety Actions

The CDC urged customers who have the recalled Super Green powders to not consume them and throw them away. The agency also recommends washing items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

The Food and Drug Administration said additional products may be identified as the agency continues its investigation.

Person holding recalled food container with red sticker while wearing gloves and washing items with hot soapy water near sink

Salmonella Symptoms

Symptoms of salmonella infection include:

  • Diarrhea
  • Fever
  • Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Stomach cramps
  • Nausea

Symptoms usually start within six hours to six days after eating contaminated food. The illness typically lasts four to seven days and most people recover without treatment.

The CDC warns that children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems may have more severe illnesses that require treatment. If you have severe salmonella symptoms, call your healthcare provider.

There are an estimated 1.35 million salmonella infections each year in the U.S., and the bacteria are a leading cause of foodborne illnesses.

Author

  • My name is Amanda S. Bennett, and I am a Los Angeles–based journalist covering local news and breaking developments that directly impact our communities.

    Amanda S. Bennett covers housing and urban development for News of Los Angeles, reporting on how policy, density, and displacement shape LA neighborhoods. A Cal State Long Beach journalism grad, she’s known for data-driven investigations grounded in on-the-street reporting.

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