What We Know About the Super Greens Salmonella Outbreak
The CDC, FDA, and state health officials investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Newport infections linked to Live It Up Super Greens supplement powders. The CDC closed this investigation on March 17, 2026, with a final count of 97 people across 32 states infected, 26 hospitalizations, and no deaths.
The contamination source is moringa leaf powder used as an ingredient in the supplement. Illinois public health officials collected and tested open samples of Live It Up Super Greens powder from a sick person, and whole genome sequencing (WGS) confirmed the powder contained the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.
A Second Product, a Common Manufacturer
On January 28, 2026, a second product was recalled: Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules (lot #A25G051, exp. 07/2028) manufactured in Houston, Texas. FDA traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live It Up Super Greens and Why Not Natural products. Both used the same moringa leaf powder supply chain.
Of 67 people interviewed by CDC investigators, 59 (88%) reported consuming a moringa product: 55 consumed Live It Up Super Greens only, 3 consumed Why Not Natural moringa capsules only, and 1 consumed both.
The Recalled Products
Superfoods, Inc. (d/b/a Live It Up) issued a voluntary recall on January 15, 2026, expanded on January 20, 2026, covering:
- Live It Up Super Greens Original (8.5 oz pouch, UPC 860013190804)
- Live It Up Super Greens Original (30 stick packs, UPC 850077468063)
- Live It Up Super Greens Wild Berry (9.49 oz pouch, UPC 860013190811)
- Live It Up Super Greens Wild Berry (30 stick packs, UPC 850077468070)
All lots beginning with the letter “A” (pouches) or the number “3” (stick packs) are affected, with expiration dates from August 2026 through January 2028. The products were sold through the company website (letsliveitup.com), Amazon, and unauthorized third-party sellers on eBay and Walmart.com.
Who Has Been Affected
The outbreak spans 32 states, with Wisconsin reporting the most cases (12). Confirmed cases range in age from 2 to 81 years old, with a median age of 44. Males account for 61% of cases. WGS analysis showed that 96 of 97 samples had no predicted antibiotic resistance. One person’s sample showed predicted resistance to ampicillin. Standard treatments remain effective for this strain.
The Moringa Supply Chain Problem
This is one of three separate Salmonella outbreaks linked to moringa products in a span of three months:
- Member’s Mark / Vallon Farm Direct (Salmonella Richmond) — 11 cases from moringa sourced from Jodhpur, India
- Live It Up / Why Not Natural (Salmonella Typhimurium & Newport) — 97 cases from a common manufacturer
- Rosabella Moringa Capsules (XDR Salmonella Newport with NDM-1) — 7 cases of drug-resistant Salmonella
While these outbreaks involve different strains, products, and manufacturers, they highlight a systemic contamination problem in the moringa supplement supply chain.
Ron Simon & Associates Filed the First Lawsuits
Ron Simon & Associates filed the first lawsuit in this outbreak on January 15, 2026, in Kane County, Illinois, on behalf of Wesley Williams. Mr. Williams consumed Live It Up Super Greens in December 2025 and developed Salmonella the day after his first child was born, forcing him to quarantine for over a week to protect his newborn.
A second lawsuit was filed January 28, 2026, in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on behalf of Jay Sperry, who was hospitalized for five days after consuming the product. The firm represents over a dozen victims in this outbreak.
Your Legal Rights
If you purchased and consumed Live It Up Super Greens or Why Not Natural moringa capsules and developed a Salmonella infection, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Ron Simon & Associates is a food poisoning law firm that has recovered over $850 million for victims nationwide. Our attorneys have an exclusive focus on foodborne illness litigation and represent victims in this outbreak. You pay us nothing unless we win your case.
What You Should Do Now
- Stop consuming the product immediately and dispose of it or return it for a refund
- Seek medical attention if you have symptoms of Salmonella infection
- Request a stool culture test to confirm Salmonella infection
- Save any remaining product and packaging as evidence
- Contact us for a free, confidential case evaluation at 1-888-335-4901