A salmonella outbreak linked to superfood supplements has grown, according to an update published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The multi-state outbreak was traced back to Live it Up-brand dietary supplements by the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which were sold nationwide on Amazon and the brand’s website. Live it Up issued a recall of its products on Jan. 15, citing an “abundance of caution.” Why Not Natural, another supplement brand, later added one of its products to the list in a Jan. 28 recall.
Twenty more people became sick in the associated outbreak since the last FDA update on Jan. 15, bringing the total to 65 people across 28 states. Of those, 14 were hospitalized. No deaths have been reported as of Jan. 29.
Exposure to salmonella can be especially dangerous for some vulnerable groups of people, including children, older adults and those with compromised immune systems. Here’s what to know about the ongoing outbreak.
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What super greens supplement was recalled?
The recalled Live it Up products include certain lots and batches of the Original and Wild Berry flavored Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders that have expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028. The products were sold nationwide, primarily online, on Live it Up’s website and Amazon. They may have also been sold by unauthorized third-party sellers, said the FDA notice, such as Walmart.
According to the FDA, consumers should check for the following:
Live it Up Super Greens, NET WT 8.5 oz (240g) with UPC 860013190804.
Live it Up Super Greens, 30 – 0.28oz (8g) sticks, NET WT. 8.47 oz (240g) with UPC 850077468063
Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, NET WT 8.5OZ (240g), with UPC 860013190811
Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, 30 – 0.32oz (9g) Sticks, NET WT. 9.52oz (270g), with UPC 850077468070
The recalled products are packaged in green pouches. The lot code is printed on the bottom back of the packaging in black and begins with the letter “A” or the number “3” for a stick pack product, the FDA said.
Why Not Natural recalled its Why Not Natural Organic Moringa – Green Superfood supplements as part of the outbreak. These capsules were also sold nationwide on Why Not’s website and third-party sellers, including Amazon, between July 2025 and January 2026.
Why Not Natural Organic Moringa – Green Superfood, 120 capsule bottles with lot # A25G051 and expiration date 07/2028.
Supplements by brands Why Not Natural and Live it Up have been recalled for potential salmonella contamination.
Where did people get sick?
Sixty-five people have been sickened across 28 states as of Jan. 29, including: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
What should you do if you purchased the recalled product?
If you have a recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder in your home, you should discard it or return it to the place of purchase, the FDA said. Clean and sanitize any surfaces that may have come in contact with the product and contact your healthcare provider if you believe you have symptoms of salmonella poisoning, the agency advised.
Those seeking a refund can fill out Live it Up’s online form to request one.
Consumers who have purchased Why Not Natural Moringa Capsules should also stop using them and return them to the company for a refund. Consumers may contact Why Not Natural for a full refund at care@whynotnatural.com.
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning
Symptoms of salmonella poisoning usually start six hours to six days after swallowing the bacteria. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
While most healthy people can recover in four to seven days without treatment, some vulnerable people, like children under 5, adults 65 and older and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe illness that requires medical treatment or hospitalization.
If you display any of these more serious symptoms, the CDC advises contacting your health care professional:
Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees Fahrenheit
Diarrhea for more than three days that is not improving
Vomiting to the point that you cannot keep liquids down
Signs of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Salmonella outbreak linked to ‘Super Greens’ supplement grows
