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- 45 sickened with salmonella in connection with recall of Super Greens diet supplement powder (foxbusiness.com)
Health Alert: Super Greens Supplement Linked to Salmonella Outbreak Across 21 States
A popular dietary supplement, Super Greens powder, is at the center of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 individuals across 21 states. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have confirmed the link, prompting a voluntary recall from the product’s manufacturer, Superfoods Inc.
The recall specifically targets the original and wild berry flavors of the Live it Up-brand Super Greens powder with expiration dates ranging from August 2026 to January 2028. Consumers who have purchased these products are strongly advised to dispose of them immediately or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
According to the CDC, the illnesses were reported between August 22 and December 30, resulting in 12 hospitalizations. Fortunately, no deaths have been reported in connection with the contaminated supplement so far. The affected states include Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
Super Greens powder was distributed nationwide, primarily through online platforms such as the Live it Up company website, Amazon, eBay, and Walmart.
Salmonella poisoning typically presents with symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, usually appearing within hours or days of consuming contaminated food. While most individuals recover within a week without specific treatment, the infection can pose a serious risk to vulnerable populations, including children under five, adults aged 65 and older, and those with compromised immune systems.
The FDA is actively conducting a “traceback investigation” into the products consumed by those who fell ill. They are also collaborating with state partners to sample other potentially contaminated products as the investigation continues.