Federal and state health agencies are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to a common dietary supplement. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), along with state and local government health departments and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), are collecting epidemiologic, laboratory, and traceback data to identify the source of the outbreak and prevent further infections.
Epidemiologic evidence suggests that Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders may have been contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium and are the most likely source of the outbreak. Investigations are ongoing to determine the exposure pattern among affected individuals further, while laboratory testing and product sampling continue.
As of January 14, 2026, 45 cases of the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported across 21 states. The onset of illness occurred between August 22, 2025, and December 30, 2025. Of the 41 individuals for whom clinical data were available, 12 required hospitalization. No deaths have been reported. Health officials caution that the reported number of cases likely underestimates the true number of affected individuals.
Many Salmonella infections go untested and resolve without medical treatment. Moreover, some cases may not yet have been reported by the authorities, as it usually takes 3 to 4 weeks to determine whether an illness is associated with a recognized outbreak.
Investigators collected demographic and exposure information from affected individuals, including age, sex, race, ethnicity, and the foods consumed during the week before illness onset. Among 44 patients with available age data, ages ranged from 16 to 81 years, with a median age of 45 years. Of the 45 reported cases, 38% were female, and 62% were male. Among the 38 individuals who reported race, 100% identified as White. Ethnicity data from 36 individuals indicated that 97% were non-Hispanic and 3% were Hispanic.
State and local officials interviewed affected individuals regarding recent food consumption. Among the 20 individuals interviewed, 16 (80%) reported consuming Live it Up Super Greens supplement powders prior to becoming ill. This high rate of exposure further supports an association between the product and the outbreak.
Laboratory investigations conducted through the CDC PulseNet system used DNA fingerprinting to track foodborne illness. Whole-genome sequencing demonstrated that bacterial isolates from patients were highly genetically similar, indicating a common source of infection. Data from the national antimicrobial resistance monitoring system indicated no predicted antimicrobial resistance among isolates from 45 patients.
The FDA is conducting traceback investigations to identify affected products and collaborating with state partners to collect and test samples. On January 14, 2026, the company notified the FDA of its decision to initiate a voluntary recall. The CDC advises consumers to avoid eating, selling, or serving the recalled Live it Up brand Super Greens supplement powders while the investigation remains ongoing.
Reference: CDC. Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, January 2026. Published January 14, 2026. Accessed January 19, 2026. Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, January 2026
