A nationwide recall has been issued for a popular dietary supplement powder after it was linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak. The product, Super Greens, manufactured by Superfoods Inc. under the Live it Up brand, has sickened at least 45 people across 21 U.S. states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are now jointly investigating the source of the contamination. According to the CDC, no deaths have been reported so far, but 12 people have been hospitalized due to illness believed to be caused by the tainted supplement.
Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Powdered Supplement
The recall was officially announced on January 14, following a recommendation from the FDA. The affected product includes both original and wild berry flavors of Super Greens powder, with expiration dates ranging from August 2026 to January 2028. The product was sold nationwide, primarily through online retailers such as the Live it Up website, Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.
According to the CDC, the illnesses linked to the supplement were recorded between August 22 and December 30, 2025. Patients reported a range of symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, classic indicators of salmonella infection. The agency confirmed that individuals infected ranged in age from 16 to 81 years.
Health officials have identified cases in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin. In 16 of the confirmed cases, patients reported consuming Super Greens powder prior to becoming ill.
The CDC is urging consumers to immediately discard the recalled products or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA has also advised consumers to thoroughly clean any surfaces or utensils that may have come into contact with the product, using hot, soapy water or a dishwasher.
Investigation Remains Open as Recall Progresses
The FDA has launched a traceback investigation to determine how the contamination occurred and to identify any additional products that may be affected. According to a public update on the CDC website, the agency is working closely with state health departments to test samples and monitor additional reports of illness.
The recall was initiated voluntarily by Superfoods Inc., but federal health officials caution that other lots or products may still pose a risk. As of the recall date, Live it Up Super Greens powders were reportedly still available for sale through some retail channels, according to CBS News.
While most healthy individuals recover from salmonella infections without treatment within a week, the CDC emphasized that certain populations (children under five, adults over 65, and individuals with weakened immune systems) are more vulnerable to severe illness or complications. Symptoms typically begin between six hours and six days after exposure.
This outbreak follows a similar case in October involving a different greens supplement, suggesting a broader concern surrounding the safety of powdered dietary products. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and may issue further updates if more contaminated batches are discovered.
