A salmonella outbreak linked to superfood supplements has been declared “over” after sending more people to the hospital, according to an update published by federal health authorities.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have completed an investigation into a multi-state salmonella outbreak traced to Live it Up-brand dietary supplements, which were sold nationwide on Amazon and the brand’s website.
A March 17 FDA notice reported that 97 people from 32 states became sick with salmonella poisoning, resulting in 26 hospitalizations. This was up from the 65 people in 28 states reported in the last notice on Jan. 29. No deaths have been reported.
Recalls began on Jan. 15, when Live it Up voluntarily recalled its products “out of an abundance of caution.” Why Not Natural, another supplement brand, later added one of its products to the list in a Jan. 28 recall.
While the items have been pulled from shelves, the supplements have long shelf lives, so federal health authorities are still encouraging consumers to check their homes for any recalled items.
Exposure to salmonella can be especially dangerous for vulnerable groups, including children, older adults and those with compromised immune systems. Here’s what to know about the outbreak.
What super greens supplement was recalled?
The recalled Live it Up products include certain Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, including both original and wild berry flavors. All stick pack products, or Live it Up items packaged in tube-like containers, with expiration dates between August 2026 and January 2028, are also recalled.
The supplements were sold nationwide, primarily online, on Live it Up’s website and Amazon. They may also have been sold by unauthorized third-party sellers, such as Walmart, according to the FDA notice.
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 850077468063Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, NET WT 8.5OZ (240g), with UPC 860013190811Live 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.Where did people get sick?
Sixty-five people have been sickened across 32 states as of March 17, including: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin.
What to do if you purchased the recalled Live it Up products
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 consuming them and return the products to the company for a refund. Consumers may contact Why Not Natural for a full refund at care@whynotnatural.com.
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 CDC.
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 FahrenheitDiarrhea for more than three days that is not improvingBloody diarrheaVomiting to the point that you cannot keep liquids downSigns of dehydration, such as not peeing much, dry mouth and throat, and feeling dizzy when standing up
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: ‘Super greens’ sicken, hospitalize dozens more in salmonella outbreak
Reporting by Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY / USA TODAY
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