The latest in health concerns hits the supplement aisle as Superfoods Inc. recalls several flavors of its Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder over a Salmonella outbreak scare. The recall, instigated by the New York-based company, comes after the CDC reported 45 people falling ill with symptoms tied to Salmonella in 21 states, as per NBC Chicago's announcement Thursday.
Sold through Amazon and the company's website since July 2025, the impacted products include both the original and Wild Berry flavors, sold in bags and stick packs. With affected individuals cropping up across the Midwest, specifically 4 in Illinois, as well as others in states such as Wisconsin and Iowa, health officials are urging consumers to exercise caution. In a public warning, the Illinois Department of Public Health commanded on social media, "Do not consume - throw away or return," while the CDC recommends washing and sanitizing any items or surfaces that the recalled powders may have come in contact with.
Based on the data shared by WGN-TV, the recalled supplement powders have been distributed nationwide, and cases have been pinpointed in states like Alabama and Connecticut, stretching all the way to Utah and Washington. WGN-TV's report details the spread of the Salmonella outbreak, highlighting sobering figures such as at least 12 hospitalizations, and thankfully, no fatalities thus far. With the FDA's investigation ongoing, the concern remains that additional products may be discovered to be contaminated.
Superfoods Inc.'s recall pertains to specific lot codes that begin with the letter "A" or the number "3" and products with expiration dates between August 2026 and January 2028. Consumers in possession of the products in question should reach out to the company at [email protected], with their name, order number, and a photo of the product with the relevant lot codes, to seek refunds. Symptoms of Salmonella, as mentioned by health officials, can surface within hours or days of consuming contaminated products, and while they often resolve without medical treatment, they pose greater risks to certain groups such as young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems.
