Camilla Jessen
FDA pulls greens powder sold online.
Health officials are urging consumers to check their kitchen cupboards after a widely sold dietary supplement was linked to dozens of illnesses across the United States.
The recall affects products marketed as a daily health boost and sold primarily online.
What was recalled
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a nationwide recall of Live it Up Super Greens dietary supplement powder due to possible salmonella contamination.
Both the original and wild berry flavors are affected. The recalled products carry expiration dates ranging from 08/2026 through 01/2028, according to the FDA.
The greens powder was mainly sold online through the company’s website and via platforms including Amazon, eBay and Walmart.
Illnesses reported
As of Jan. 16, federal health officials have linked the supplement to 45 reported illnesses, including 15 hospitalizations, across 21 states, the FDA said.
States with confirmed salmonella infections 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.
No deaths have been reported so far.
Health risks explained
Salmonella infection, also known as salmonellosis, can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and severe headaches.
The FDA warned that symptoms may be more serious for vulnerable groups, including young children, adults aged 65 or older, pregnant individuals and people with weakened immune systems.
Consumers who believe they have become ill after consuming the product are advised to seek medical attention.
What consumers should do
The FDA is urging anyone who purchased Live it Up Super Greens with the affected expiration dates to stop using the product immediately and dispose of it.
Even if the powder appears normal, officials say it should not be consumed due to the risk of contamination. Consumers experiencing symptoms consistent with salmonella infection should contact a healthcare professional.
Sources: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
