The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state public health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. The CDC is urging consumers who have recalled products to throw them away or return them, as investigators work to determine the full scope of exposure and illness.
As of the CDC’s January 14, 2026 update, 45 illnesses have been identified in the outbreak, though public health officials emphasize that the true number is likely higher. Many people recover without seeking medical care and may not be tested, and even confirmed cases can take weeks to be linked through surveillance and laboratory work.
Salmonella is among the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States. Symptoms commonly include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and severe cases can require hospitalization—particularly among young children, older adults, pregnant people, and those with weakened immune systems.
Investigations like this typically rely on a combination of interviews, purchase histories, and lab analysis to connect illnesses across state lines. When multiple patients report exposure to the same product category and lab results indicate closely related bacterial strains, officials can more confidently identify a likely source.
Powdered supplements can pose special challenges because they are shelf-stable, may be used over long periods, and can be added to smoothies or other uncooked foods. That means consumers may not associate symptoms with a product they purchased weeks earlier, and contaminated powder can continue to cause illness until it is removed from use.
The CDC’s guidance is straightforward: if you have any recalled Super Greens supplement powder in your home, do not consume it. Discard it safely or return it to the retailer, and clean any containers, scoops, or surfaces that may have contacted the powder to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in kitchens.
Public health officials will continue updating case counts as new reports are confirmed. Consumers who develop symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection—especially severe symptoms or signs of dehydration—are advised to contact a healthcare provider, and to tell clinicians about any recalled supplement use to support diagnosis and reporting.