Salmonella outbreak linked to Super Greens supplement prompts recall; 45 reported sick

Federal health officials are investigating a multistate salmonella outbreak tied to a powdered dietary supplement marketed as Super Greens, with 45 illnesses reported across 21 states and 12 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.

The affected products are Live it Up-brand Super Greens supplement powders, including original and wild berry flavors, with expiration dates ranging from August 2026 to January 2028. Officials advised consumers not to eat, sell, or serve the products and to discard them or return them where purchased.

The outbreak’s illness onset dates span late summer through the end of 2025, indicating that contamination may have affected products over a prolonged period or that consumers used the powders over time. Investigators are continuing to gather information from sick people to identify additional exposure patterns.

Health agencies warned that salmonella symptoms can include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps and can begin within hours or days after consuming a contaminated product. While many people recover without treatment within about a week, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of severe illness.

Officials also emphasized kitchen and household hygiene for anyone who handled the supplement. Because powdered products can spread invisible contamination, consumers were advised to clean and sanitize surfaces, containers, and utensils that may have come into contact with the powder.

The recall underscores a broader public-health concern: supplements are often used daily and stored for long periods, which can increase the number of exposure opportunities compared with many single-use foods. That makes prompt consumer action—stopping use and disposing of the product—especially important.

Regulators said the investigation remains ongoing and additional products could be identified. Anyone who believes they became ill after consuming the product was advised to contact a healthcare provider, both for care and to help public-health agencies understand the outbreak’s scope.