45 cases of Salmonella linked to common greens dietary supplement

At least 45 people across 21 states have come down with cases of Salmonella poisoning after consuming a powdered greens supplement. — Image credit: Dr. Steven Cummings, an internist and epidemiologist at Sutter Health.

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Summary

Salmonella outbreak

A recent Salmonella outbreak has been linked to a powdered greens supplement, infecting 45 individuals across 21 states.

Live it Up

The outbreak has been linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder with expiration dates between August 2026 and January 2028.

Supplement regulation

Currently, the FDA does not have the authority to review supplement products for safety before they are marketed. Instead, they monitor and call out mis-marketed supplements.

Full story

At least 45 people across 21 states have come down with cases of Salmonella poisoning after consuming a powdered greens supplement. In an update this week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked the Salmonella cases to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder.

The outbreak began in August, 2025, with the latest cases discovered at the end of December. According to the FDA, there have been 12 hospitalizations but no deaths.

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Voluntary recall

On Thursday, Live it Up announced a voluntary recall of all its Super Greens supplement products, including the original and wild berry flavors.

“Do not eat any recalled Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders. Throw them away or return them to where you bought them,” the Centers for Disease Control wrote in an update.

The recall is for all supplement powder with expiration dates of 08/2026 to 01/2028. The greens were sold nationwide, mostly online through Live it Up, as well as on Amazon, eBay and at Walmart.

Now, the FDA says it’s investigating other products that could be contaminated and will provide updates.

Regulating supplements in the US

The FDA does not regulate supplements like Live it Up Super Greens the same way it regulates food and drugs.

According to the FDA, it “regulates dietary supplements under a different set of regulations than those covering ‘conventional’ foods and drug products.”

According to the American Medical Association, the FDA can’t review supplement products for safety before they are marketed. Instead, they monitor and call out mis-marketed supplements.

“What they do regulate are claims made about the vitamins that are not supported by any evidence,” said Dr. Steven Cummings, an internist and epidemiologist at Sutter Health.

Cummings added that regulations are “very loose” when it comes to supplements and vitamins.

“So, if I had a new vitamin and I wanted to claim that it reduced the risk of colon cancer, the FDA will come down hard on you because you can’t make those kinds of disease-specific or condition-specific claims,” Cummings said.

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Why this story matters

A widely sold dietary supplement has been recalled after being linked to a Salmonella outbreak in 21 states, highlighting risks in supplement safety and regulatory oversight. The event underscores challenges in preventing and managing foodborne illness outbreaks in the U.S.

Product recall

The recall of Live it Up Super Greens supplement due to Salmonella contamination affected consumers nationwide and demonstrates the importance of swift action to prevent further illnesses.

Public health impact

The outbreak resulted in 45 confirmed illnesses and at least 12 hospitalizations, illustrating the significant health risks posed by contaminated supplements and the need for monitoring and reporting.

Supplement regulation

According to the FDA, dietary supplements are regulated differently from conventional foods and drugs, which can lead to gaps in safety oversight and increased vulnerability to contamination events.

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Community reaction

State health departments, such as those in Minnesota and Wisconsin, have issued advisories, and online communities express concern about supplement safety. There is advice from public health agencies to sanitize surfaces and remain vigilant for salmonella symptoms.

History lesson

Recent months have seen other supplement recalls due to salmonella, such as the October 2025 Member’s Mark powder recall. This incident underscores recurring safety concerns within the growing supplement industry.

Oppo research

Some consumer advocates criticize the lack of stringent supplement regulations and highlight recurring safety issues, urging for stronger oversight after outbreaks like this and questioning the adequacy of voluntary recalls.

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Media outlets in the center frequently emphasize the "nationwide" scope and that it "triggers hospitalizations," underscoring severity.
Media outlets on the right uniquely provide specific product details like manufacturer and expiration dates, de-emphasized by other outlets, crucial for consumer action.

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Key points from the Left

At least 45 people in nearly two dozen states have been sickened with salmonella food poisoning linked to the Super Greens brand of diet supplement powder, according to federal health officials.
Superfoods Inc. Has recalled Super Greens powder products with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028.
Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve the recalled products and should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically starting within hours or days of eating contaminated food, according to health guidelines.

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Key points from the Center

On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the salmonella outbreak was caused by Live It Up-brand Super Greens powder, prompting Superfoods Inc. To recall original and wild berry flavors.
The FDA investigators are conducting a traceback to determine the contamination source, and the agency warned "Additional products may be contaminated, and this advisory will be updated as more information becomes available."
The outbreak has infected at least 45 people across 21 states, with illnesses starting from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025, according to the FDA.
Consumers who purchased Live It Up Super Greens powder should not eat or sell it and must discard or return it, while retailers that stocked the product should sanitize surfaces, and anyone with symptoms should contact healthcare providers.
Symptoms typically appear within 12 to 72 hours, most recover within a week, but infections can be serious in children younger than 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems, the FDA and CDC said.

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Key points from the Right

At least 45 people in 21 states have contracted salmonella food poisoning linked to Superfoods Inc.'s Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, according to federal health officials.
Superfoods Inc. Has recalled its Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder, with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that at least 12 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
An investigation by the FDA is ongoing, and additional products could potentially be contaminated, as stated by the agency.

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