Live it Up Super Greens Supplement Salmonella Outbreak [Update]

Updated May 27 after additional illnesses were reported. An investigation of a Salmonella outbreak linked to Live it Up Super Greens supplement has been reopened after new illnesses were reported. And a recall for supplement capsules containing moringa powder has been expanded.

Health officials closed the initial investigation on March 17 declaring that the outbreak had ended after causing 97 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations in 32 states. But since then, 22 more illnesses, including six more hospitalizations, have been reported.

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Live it Up Super Greens Supplement Salmonella Outbreak

The multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium linked to the powdered supplement, Live it Up Super Greens, now includes 119 illnesses and 32 hospitalizations.

Since August 2025, 119 people in 36 states have been sickened, and 32 have been hospitalized. About 89 percent of patients interviewed by health officials said they had consumed Live It Up Super Greens before they became ill. Fifty-seven percent of all patients, who range in age from 1 to 81 years old, are male. The states reporting the most illnesses are Wisconsin (16) and Minnesota (9).

Health officials are used whole genome sequencing to identify cases included in this outbreak. This testing identifies the genetic “fingerprint” of the Salmonella bacteria cultured from each sick patient. Matching fingerprints indicate that patients were exposed to the same source of contamination.

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Salmonella Symptoms

Symptoms of a Salmonella infection usually develop within six to 72 hours and include:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Diarrhea that is sometimes bloody
  • Fever

Salmonella Typhimurium

A leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., Salmonella Typhimurium is extremely common. Each year in the U.S., it causes millions of illnesses, thousands of hospitalizations, and hundreds of deaths. In the U.S., multistate outbreaks have been linked to ground beef, dried coconut, peanut butter, sprouts, fresh herbs, fruit, and vegetables.

Live it Up Super Greens Recall [Updated]

The following recall has been expanded to include:

  • Tnvitamins-brand Ultra Potent Complete Green Superfood Moringa capsules 10,000 mg (120 capsules); lot 2507199 EXP 09/2027, lot 2512-304 EXP 02/2028, and lot 2793 EXP 02/2028
  • Doctor’s Pride Complete Green Superfood Ultra Potent Moringa 10,000 mg (120 capsules) Lot: 2507199 Exp. 09/2027

Live it Up Super Greens Recall

The initial recall by Superfoods Inc. of New York, DBA as Live it Up, was for four kinds of Live it Up Super Greens sold online throughout the United States since January 2025 from the company’s website and since July 30, 2025, on Amazon.com.

The recall includes:

  • Live it Up Super Greens, 8.5 oz (240g), UPC 860013190804.
  • Live it Up Super Greens, 30 – 0.28oz (8g) sticks, NET WT. 8.47 oz (240g) with UPC 850077468063
  • Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, 8.5OZ (240g), with UPC 860013190811
  • Live it Up Super Greens, Wild Berry, 30 – 0.32oz (9g) Sticks, NET WT. 9.52oz (270g), with UPC 850077468070

The recalled products are packaged in green pouches. The lot code, printed on the bottom back of the packaging in black, begins with the letter “A” or the number “3” for a stick pack product. Expiration dates range from 08/2026 to 01/2028.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Does a Powdered Supplement Become Contaminated with Salmonella?

Many people don’t realize that supplements don’t require pre-market approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). That’s why the agency recommends people consult with their doctors before taking a supplement.

Energy drinks and supplements marketed as diet or sports aids fall into the “food” category of products regulated by the FDA. For the most part, food producers aren’t required to provide the FDA with evidence of a product’s safety before selling it. There is an exception for dietary supplements that contain an ingredient not currently in the food supply.

Food can become contaminated with bacteria through soil, air, water, processing equipment, and food handlers. Cronobacter and Salmonella are especially good at surviving in dry and low-moisture food-processing environments. In 2022, Cronobacter illnesses associated with powdered infant formula triggered massive recalls from various companies. Salmonella is a frequent offender when it comes to recalls for dried foods. One study estimated that Salmonella was responsible for 94 percent of recalls for dry or low-moisture foods in the U.S.

One reason Salmonella can withstand dry conditions is that within minutes of detecting a dry environment, Salmonella cells can modify their cell membranes to regulate moisture loss, according to a report from Virginia Cooperative Extension. This allows them to go into something akin to a dormant state until they arrive in a more hospitable.

What Should Manufacturers of Dry Foods Do to Prevent Contamination?

Because Salmonella is a known risk in dry and low-moisture food processing facilities, manufacturers should recognize it as a hazard and implement preventative controls, according to the FDA draft guidance.

Additional Information About Salmonella

Experienced Salmonella Lawyers

If you developed a Salmonella infection after consuming Live it Up Super Greens and would like a free consultation with an experienced Salmonella lawyer, please contact the Pritzker Hageman Salmonella Legal Team. Our attorneys have represented clients in every major Salmonella outbreak in the U.S. Call us at  1-888-377-8900, text 612-261-0856, or complete the form below. There is no obligation, and we don’t get paid unless we win.

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