CDC warns of multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder, urging consumers to stop using recalled products and to sanitize surfaces that may have come into contact with the powder. The CDC’s alert emphasizes that outbreaks tied to widely distributed products can spread quickly and that reported case counts often underestimate the true number of illnesses.

In a January 14, 2026 media alert, the CDC said 45 people across 21 states had been infected with the outbreak strain. The agency reported that 12 people had been hospitalized and that no deaths had been reported at that time. People who became ill reported consuming the greens supplement powder, leading investigators to focus on the product as a likely source.

The CDC said the company informed the FDA on January 14, 2026, that it would initiate a voluntary recall. The CDC’s guidance to the public is straightforward: do not eat the recalled product, discard it or return it, and wash or sanitize items and surfaces that could have been contaminated. Because powder can spread easily in kitchens and pantries, officials advise treating it similarly to a raw-food contamination scenario—cleaning countertops, containers, scoops, and storage areas.

On January 15, 2026, the CDC posted additional outbreak information noting that the recall covered Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders with certain expiration date ranges, and that the products had been sold nationwide. The FDA later published recall details, including distribution information indicating broad availability to U.S. consumers through direct-to-consumer sales and online marketplaces.

Salmonella can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, and symptoms typically begin within hours to days after exposure. Most people recover without treatment, but some—especially young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems—can become severely ill and may require hospitalization. The CDC advised consumers to seek medical care for severe symptoms such as high fever, prolonged diarrhea, bloody diarrhea, or signs of dehydration.

Public health officials also stressed that recent illnesses may not yet appear in case counts because it can take weeks for testing, sequencing, and reporting to confirm whether a case belongs to a particular outbreak. That delay is one reason agencies urge immediate action when a likely source is identified: stopping exposure reduces future cases even before the official numbers catch up.

The investigation is ongoing, and regulators and public health partners are continuing to gather epidemiologic and product-tracing information. For consumers, the immediate priority is to check for the recalled Live it Up Super Greens products, follow recall instructions, and remain alert for symptoms if they consumed the supplement. The CDC will update the public if case counts rise or if additional products are implicated.