Salmonella supplement recall extended to UK after being linked to 45 cases in US
A dietary supplement recall that left dozens of Americans ill has now been extended to include UK consumers.Live it Up Super Greens powder, made by New York-based Superfoods Inc., has been linked to 45 Salmonella infections across the United States, with 12 people needing hospital treatment.No deaths have so far been reported in the wake of the outbreak. The US Food and Drug Administration confirmed the illnesses occurred between late August and the end of December 2025.Cases popped up in 21 American states, and the FDA says its investigation is ongoing, meaning more contaminated products could potentially be identified.Anyone wanting a refund can get in touch with Live it Up | LIVE IT UPThe recall covers both the Original and Wild Berry flavours of the Super Greens powder.UK customers could have bought the affected products through the company's website from September 2024 onwards, while Amazon.com sales began in late July 2025.There's also a chance some people picked up the supplements through unauthorised sellers on eBay, Walmart.com or other online platforms.The specific products involved include the 240g tubs (UPC 860013190804 for Original, 860013190811 for Wild Berry) and the stick pack versions containing 30 individual sachets (UPC 850077468063 for Original, 850077468070 for Wild Berry).Expiry dates on affected items range from August 2026 to January 2028.If you've got any of these products at home, the advice is clear: don't consume them and throw them away straight away.Anyone wanting a refund can get in touch with Live it Up by emailing recall@artofenso.com.You'll need to provide your name, order number and a photo showing the product along with its lot codes.It's worth noting affected items have lot codes starting with the letter "A", and this applies to the stick pack versions too.The company is urging customers not to sell or serve these products to anyone else, either.Salmonella symptoms typically appear within hours or days of eating contaminated food. The telltale signs include diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps.No deaths have been reported | GETTYMost people bounce back without needing treatment within about a week, which is reassuring. However, the infection can turn serious for certain groups who need to be extra careful.Young children under five are particularly vulnerable, as are adults aged 65 and over. People with weakened immune systems also face greater risks from Salmonella poisoning.If you fall into any of these categories and have consumed the recalled product, it's worth seeking medical advice promptly.
