At least 45 people across 21 states have been sickened with salmonella poisoning linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens diet supplement powder, federal health officials said Wednesday. The maker, Superfoods Inc., recalled original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates from August 2026 through January 2028. At least 12 people were hospitalized; no deaths have been reported, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Superfoods Inc. has recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens diet supplement powder after federal health officials linked the product to at least 45 salmonella cases across 21 states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.
The recall covers original and wild berry flavors with expiration dates from August 2026 through January 2028. Consumers should not eat, sell or serve the affected products, the FDA said, and should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.
At least 12 people were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.
The recall covers products distributed nationwide, and the FDA said its investigation is continuing — with additional products potentially contaminated. Consumers who purchased any Live it Up Super Greens product should check expiration dates and act accordingly.
Outbreak timeline and scope
Illnesses tied to the supplement were reported between Aug. 22 and Dec. 30, 2025. Cases were confirmed in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
Symptoms and who is at higher risk
Salmonella symptoms typically appear within hours to a few days after consuming a contaminated product and include diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the FDA. Most people recover without treatment within a week.
Infections can be more serious in children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, all of whom may require medical care if symptoms develop.