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.
At a Glance
- 45 illnesses across 21 states linked to Live It Up Super Greens
- Products sold on Amazon, eBay, Walmart.com and the company website
- 12 hospitalizations, no deaths reported
- Why it matters: The powder is still in home pantries and can cause severe illness in vulnerable groups
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.
Recall Details
The Food and Drug Administration said additional products may be identified as the agency continues its investigation.
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 reported and 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)
Health Guidance
The CDC urged customers who have the recalled Super Green powders to not consume them and throw it away. The agency also recommends washing items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled product using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.
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.
Scale of Salmonella Infections
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.
