‘Super greens’ tied to salmonella outbreak. See recalled products.
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A supplement powder was recalled after 45 people in 21 states were made sick by the same strain of salmonella, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders with expiration dates from August 2026 and January 2028 were linked to the salmonella outbreak and have since been recalled. Additional products may be identified as the Food and Drug Administration continues its investigation, according to a statement posted on the FDA website Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Of the 45 illnesses, 12 resulted in hospitalizations, according to the FDA. No deaths linked to the recall have been reported.
The recalled product, which was primarily sold online and distributed nationwide, should not be eaten, sold or served by consumers and retailers, the CDC said.
Here’s what to know about the outbreak and recalled product.
What ‘super greens’ supplement was recalled?
Certain lots and batches of the Original and Wild Berry flavored Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders that have expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028 were recalled due to possible ties to a salmonella outbreak.
The exact lots and batches were not listed.
Per the CDC on Jan. 14, 2026, the company informed the FDA that it would initiate a voluntary recall. USA TODAY has reached out the Live It Up.
Where were the products sold?
The products were sold nationwide, primarily online, on websites such as Amazon, eBay and Walmart.
What should you do if you purchased the recalled product?
The FDA suggests that people who purchased or were given the recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powders discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
The FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Anyone who believes they have developed symptoms of a salmonella infection after consuming the recalled product should contact a health care provider.
Where have illnesses been reported?
The 45 people sickened in the salmonella outbreak lived in the following states, according to the CDC, with the majority of cases reported in Wisconsin (11 people sickened).
- Alabama
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Illinois
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New York
- Ohio
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
What are the symptoms of a salmonella infection?
Most people infected with salmonella will experience stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea, according to the CDC. Symptoms can begin to show from six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
Most people will recover after four to seven days of infection without any treatment. However, people younger than 5 and older than 65, and those with weakened immune systems may experience more severe symptoms and require treatment or hospitalization.
People experiencing the following severe symptoms of a salmonella infection should contact a health care provider immediately, according to the CDC:
- Diarrhea for more than three days
- Fever higher than 102°F
- Bloody diarrhea
- Excessive vomiting and the inability to keep liquids down
- Showing signs of dehydration, like urinating less, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy while standing up.
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