CDC investigates multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to super greens supplement powder

What the CDC says is happening

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and public health officials in multiple states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder. In its January 2026 investigation update, the CDC advised consumers who have the recalled products to throw them away or return them to the store.

The CDC reported that the outbreak involves Salmonella Typhimurium infections and that epidemiologic data indicate the supplement powders may be contaminated and causing illness. The agency emphasized that the number of known cases likely undercounts the true scale because many people recover without medical care and are not tested, and because reporting can lag by weeks.

Reported case counts and severity

As of January 14, 2026, the CDC said 45 people infected with the outbreak strain were reported across 21 states. Illness onset dates ranged from August 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. Among those with available information, 12 people were hospitalized, and no deaths were reported.

Investigators are using multiple data streams to pinpoint the source, including interviews about foods consumed, laboratory analysis, and product tracing. The CDC said a high share of interviewed patients reported consuming the named super greens supplement powders, which helped investigators narrow the hypothesis.

How the investigation is being run

The CDC said it is working alongside state and local officials and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Public health investigators are using PulseNet and whole genome sequencing (WGS) to determine whether patient samples are closely related, supporting a common source. The CDC also noted that the company informed the FDA it would begin a voluntary recall, and the agency advised people not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled products.

For consumers, the practical guidance is straightforward: if the recalled supplement is at home, do not use it. People who have symptoms of Salmonella infection—especially severe diarrhea, high fever, dehydration, or symptoms that do not improve—should seek medical advice, particularly if they are in higher-risk groups such as older adults, young children, or people with weakened immune systems.