CDC links multistate Salmonella outbreak to Super Greens supplement powder; illnesses reported in 21 states
The CDC says a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections is linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. As of Jan. 14, 2026, 45 illnesses across 21 states were reported and 12 people were hospitalized; the company initiated a voluntary recall and officials urge consumers to throw out or return affected products.
What the CDC is investigating
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. The agency advises consumers who have recalled products to throw them out or return them to the store.
In its investigation update dated Jan. 14, 2026, the CDC said epidemiologic data indicate Live it Up Super Greens powders may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium and may be making people sick. The outbreak illustrates how non-traditional food items, including supplements, can become vehicles for foodborne pathogens when contamination occurs during production, packaging, or distribution.
Case count, hospitalizations, and timing
As of Jan. 14, 2026, the CDC reported 45 people infected with the outbreak strain across 21 states. Illness onset dates ranged from Aug. 22, 2025, to Dec. 30, 2025. Of 41 people with information available, 12 were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.
The CDC also emphasized that the true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported because many people recover without medical care and are not tested. In addition, recent illnesses may not yet be captured in official counts due to reporting and laboratory confirmation lags that often take weeks.
How investigators connected illnesses to the product
According to the CDC, investigators are collecting multiple forms of evidence, including interviews, lab analysis, and product traceback. Among the people interviewed, 16 out of 20 (80%) reported consuming Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders in the week before they became ill, a striking signal that helped focus the investigation.
The CDC said it uses PulseNet and whole genome sequencing (WGS) to identify and link cases, noting that samples from sick people were closely related genetically—supporting the conclusion that illnesses likely came from a common source. The agency also reported no predicted antibiotic resistance in the analyzed samples, though treatment decisions always depend on clinical circumstances.
Recall and consumer guidance
The CDC said that on Jan. 14, 2026, the company informed the FDA it would initiate a voluntary recall. Public health officials are urging people not to eat, sell, or serve recalled Live it Up brand super greens supplement powders while the investigation continues.
Consumers who think they became sick after consuming the product, or who have symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection, should consider seeking medical advice—especially if symptoms are severe, persistent, or involve dehydration risk. People at higher risk for serious illness can include young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems.
What happens next
- Updated case counts may rise as additional lab-confirmed infections are reported.
- Traceback and sampling work by the FDA and state partners may clarify how contamination occurred.
- Further recall expansions are possible if additional lots or related products are implicated.
- Public health messaging will likely focus on disposal, sanitation, and symptom awareness.
The CDC’s ongoing updates will be key for consumers and retailers as investigators work to determine the full scope of the outbreak and prevent additional illnesses.