US Food and Drug Administration Recalls "Super Greens" Supplement Linked to Outbreak of Salmonella Cases
A dietary supplement marketed as a "super green" powder has been linked to at least 45 reported salmonella cases in 21 US states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recall affects the Live it Up Super Greens brand, which was sold in original and wild berry flavors.
Illnesses associated with the supplement were reported between August 22, 2025, and December 30, 2025, with hospitalizations confirmed in at least a dozen cases. Of those interviewed by state and local health officials, 16 consumers stated they consumed the recalled product before falling ill.
The age range of individuals affected by salmonella poisoning was from 16 to 81 years old, according to the CDC. The agency has warned against consuming the supplement or allowing it to be sold in any form. Consumers are also advised to wash items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated product using hot soapy water.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a voluntary recall of the Live it Up Super Greens supplements, which were set to expire between August 2026 and January 2028. However, it appears that the products are still available for purchase on the company's website as of Wednesday night.
An investigation into the source of salmonella contamination is ongoing. Symptoms associated with salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal cramping, and fever. Most people recover within a week; however, infections can be severe in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
This recall follows another salmonella outbreak last October stemming from a different super greens product sold at Sam's Club.
A dietary supplement marketed as a "super green" powder has been linked to at least 45 reported salmonella cases in 21 US states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The recall affects the Live it Up Super Greens brand, which was sold in original and wild berry flavors.
Illnesses associated with the supplement were reported between August 22, 2025, and December 30, 2025, with hospitalizations confirmed in at least a dozen cases. Of those interviewed by state and local health officials, 16 consumers stated they consumed the recalled product before falling ill.
The age range of individuals affected by salmonella poisoning was from 16 to 81 years old, according to the CDC. The agency has warned against consuming the supplement or allowing it to be sold in any form. Consumers are also advised to wash items and surfaces that may have come into contact with the contaminated product using hot soapy water.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initiated a voluntary recall of the Live it Up Super Greens supplements, which were set to expire between August 2026 and January 2028. However, it appears that the products are still available for purchase on the company's website as of Wednesday night.
An investigation into the source of salmonella contamination is ongoing. Symptoms associated with salmonella infection include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, bloody stools, abdominal cramping, and fever. Most people recover within a week; however, infections can be severe in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
This recall follows another salmonella outbreak last October stemming from a different super greens product sold at Sam's Club.