'Super Greens' Sold Nationwide Tied to Salmonella Outbreak
A supplement powder was recalled after 45 people in 21 states got sick from the same strain of salmonella, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Certain Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028 were linked to the salmonella outbreak and have been recalled. Additional products may be identified as the Food and Drug Administration continues its investigation, according to a statement posted on the FDA website Wednesday, January 14.
Of the 45 illnesses, 12 resulted in hospitalizations. No deaths linked to the recall have been reported.
The recalled product, which was primarily sold online and distributed nationwide, should not be eaten, sold or served by consumers and retailers, the CDC said.
Which Products Were Recalled
The recalled 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.
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.
Where They Were Sold
The products were sold nationwide, primarily online, on Live it Up's website and on Amazon.
What to Do If You Bought It
The FDA suggests that people who purchased or were given the recalled Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powders discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.
Live it Up is directing inquires to the FDA announcement of the recall and to an online form where impacted customers can request a refund. The FDA also recommends cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that came into contact with the product to reduce the risk of cross-contamination.
Anyone who believes they've developed symptoms of a salmonella infection after consuming the recalled product should contact a health care provider.
Where Illnesses Were Reported
The 45 people sickened in the salmonella outbreak lived in 21 states, with the majority of cases reported in Wisconsin (11 people sickened).
The states include: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin.
Salmonella Symptoms
Most people infected with salmonella will experience stomach cramps, fever and diarrhea, according to the CDC. Symptoms can begin to show from six hours to six days after ingesting the bacteria.
Most people recover after four to seven days without any treatment. However, people younger than 5 and older than 65, and those with weakened immune systems, may experience more severe symptoms and require treatment or hospitalization.
People experiencing the following severe symptoms should contact a health care provider immediately, according to the CDC:
Diarrhea for more than three days, fever higher than 102°F, bloody diarrhea, excessive vomiting and inability to keep liquids down, signs of dehydration like urinating less, dry mouth and throat and feeling dizzy while standing up.
What’s Most Important Here
Forty-five people across 21 states got salmonella from a "super greens" supplement powder. Twelve ended up hospitalized. Nobody died, which is good, but getting salmonella from a health supplement is pretty ironic and scary.
Live It Up Super Greens in Original and Wild Berry flavors with expiration dates from August 2026 to January 2028 are the recalled products. They were sold mainly online through the company's website and Amazon.
If you've got any of this stuff, throw it out or return it. Check the UPC codes listed above. The lot code on the bottom back of the packaging starts with "A" or "3" for stick packs. Clean any surfaces that touched the powder to avoid cross-contamination. Salmonella spreads easily.
Salmonella symptoms show up six hours to six days after eating contaminated stuff. Stomach cramps, fever, diarrhea are major symptoms. Most people recover in four to seven days without treatment. Young kids, older adults, and people with weak immune systems can get hit harder and need medical care.
Seek medical help immediately if you've got diarrhea for more than three days, fever over 102°F, bloody diarrhea, can't keep liquids down, or are showing dehydration signs.
The FDA's still investigating how the supplement got contaminated. More information will probably come out as they dig deeper.
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