Health officials in Minnesota and Wisconsin are warning residents against using a recalled dietary supplement linked to a Salmonella outbreak.
ST PAUL, Minn — Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health and Wisconsin Department of Health Services are urging residents not to use a recalled powdered dietary supplement linked to a health outbreak, according to news releases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the nationwide Salmonella outbreak was caused by the Live It Up-brand Super Greens. The supplement is sold online through Amazon, eBay and Walmart.
Three illnesses have been reported in Minnesota and 11 people have become sick in Wisconsin.
Two of the three affected Minnesotans reported consuming Live it Up Super Greens. The Minnesota cases involved adults, one of whom was hospitalized. All have recovered. In Wisconsin, two of the eleven people who became sick had to be hospitalized. Wisconsin officials did not provide any further information.
The dietary supplement powders have expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028. Investigators have identified 45 cases in 21 states.
On Jan. 14, the company told the FDA it would initiate a voluntary recall of the product. Health officials advise anyone who purchased the supplement, including original or wild berry flavors, to discard or return it.
Officials warn that the number of illnesses is likely higher than reported because many people with Salmonella do not get medical care. They urge anyone with symptoms to discuss them with their doctor. Symptoms of Salmonella infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever. They typically begin within 12 to 96 hours after exposure, but can start up to two weeks later. Most infections clear in five to seven days, though about 28% of confirmed cases require hospitalization, according to officials.
