FDA investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder
Federal health officials are investigating Salmonella Typhimurium illnesses potentially linked to a greens powder dietary supplement sold online, and they’ve advised consumers to stop using certain products and clean surfaces to avoid cross-contamination. The advisory remains active as investigators work to determine how contamination occurred.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says it is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections that has been linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, an online-sold product marketed as a “greens” supplement in multiple flavors and expiration ranges.
In an update dated January 14, 2026, the FDA said it and the CDC are working with state and local partners after illnesses were reported across multiple states. Salmonella typically causes diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, and can be especially dangerous for young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems.
The agency’s advisory identifies Super Greens powder with expiration dates ranging from 08/2026 to 01/2028 as the focus of the investigation and notes the product is primarily sold online, including through major marketplaces. Investigators are using epidemiological and traceback work to understand the scope of exposure and to identify how and where contamination may have occurred.
According to the FDA’s case count information in the advisory, dozens of illnesses were reported across more than 20 states, with hospitalizations recorded and no deaths reported. Illness onset dates in the investigation span late 2025, suggesting the product may have been distributed widely before the pattern became clear.
The FDA advised consumers and retailers not to eat, sell, or serve the identified products and to throw them away or return them. The agency also recommended cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces, containers, or items that may have come into contact with the powder to reduce the risk of cross-contamination in kitchens and pantries.
The outbreak investigation is ongoing, and officials said additional products could be identified as the work continues. Consumers who believe they became ill after consuming the product are urged to contact a healthcare provider, particularly if symptoms are severe or if they are in a higher-risk group.