The FDA is weighing in on the organic moringa leaf powder Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 65 people in 28 states. Another product linked to these illnesses has been recalled. That is an increase of 20 more illnesses and seven more states since the last update was issued on January 15, 2026. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (3), Delaware (1), Iowa (2), Maine (1), Michigan (2) Missouri (1), Nebraska (2), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (3), New York (5), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (4), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (12). The new states are North Carolina (1), North Dakota (1), New Jersey (1), Oklahoma (1), Texas (1), California (2), and Virginia (2). Fourteen people have … [Read more...]
Moringa Leaf Salmonella Outbreak Case Count Increase to 65
The moringa leaf Salmonella outbreak linked to Live It Up Super Greens dietary supplement powder case is growing. The case count is now at 65 sick in 28 states, with 14 hospitalized. That is an increase of 20 more cases, 2 new hospitalizations, and 7 new states. And another product has been linked to these illnesses. This is the second outbreak linked to moringa leaf powder in the past few months. The first ended on December 5, 2025, with 11 illnesses. That outbreak was linked to Member's Mark Super Greens, Food to Live moringa powder, and Africa Imports moringa powder. In this second outbreak, the case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (3), Delaware (1), Iowa (2), Maine (1), Michigan (2) Missouri (1), Nebraska (2), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington … [Read more...]
ByHeart Botulism Outbreak Strain Found In Whole Milk Powder
The ByHeart botulism outbreak strain has been found in a sample of organic whole milk powder used to make the infant formula, according to the FDA. The outbreak strain was also found in a closed product sample of the formula obtained by the FDA. The outbreak strain is Type A. The case count has not changed since December 15, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (5), California (12), Idaho (2), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (3), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Ohio (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). The infants range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from December 24, 2023 to December 1, 2025. All of the infants were treated … [Read more...]
Wisconsinites Sickened by Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella Contamination
There are eleven Wisconsinites sickened by Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella contamination, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WDHS). Two of the patients have been hospitalized. They are part of the 45 sickened nationwide in this Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Iowa (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (2), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (11). Wisconsin public health officials are working with the CDC, FDA, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, and other states to investigate this outbreak. The first person in … [Read more...]
Salmonella In Live It Up Super Greens Sickens Three Minnesotans
Salmonella in Live It Up Super Greens sickens three Minnesotans, according to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). In total, there are 45 people sick in this outbreak who live in 21 states. Twelve have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. These illnesses caused by the same strain of Salmonella Typhimurium have been reported in Minnesota since November 2025. All of the patients were adults. One person was hospitalized because they were so sick. All of the patients have since recovered. Each of the three patients said they ate dietary supplements before they got sick. Two specifically reported consuming the Live It Up Super Greens brand. The company recalled its products on January 15, 2026. Both the original flavor and Wild Berry flavor were recalled, in both … [Read more...]
FDA Weighs In On Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella Outbreak
The FDA is weighing in on the Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 45 people in 21 states. The dietary supplement has been recalled. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Iowa (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (2), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (11). Illness onset dates range from August 22, 2025 to December 30, 2025. Twelve people have been hospitalized. The company recalled its Live It Up Super Greens supplement and Live It Up Super Greens Wild Berry flavor supplement, in both pouch and stick forms, on January 15, 2026. The FDA is … [Read more...]
Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 45
A Live It Up Super Greens Salmonella outbreak has sickened at least 45 people in 21 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The company told the FDA today that they would initiate a voluntary recall, but that has not been announced. This product contains moringa leaf powder. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), Delaware (1), Iowa (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Missouri (1), Nebraska (1), Pennsylvania (1), Tennessee (1), Utah (1), Washington (1), Massachusetts (1), New York (2), South Carolina (2), Vermont (2), Minnesota (3), Ohio (3), Illinois (4), Kentucky (4), and Wisconsin (11). Illness onset dates range from August 22, 2025 to December 30, 2025. The patient age range is from 16 to 81 years. Of the 41 people who gave … [Read more...]
Arizona State Fair Source of 13 E. coli Illnesses in Children
According to information from the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Arizona State Fair is the source of 13 E. coli illnesses in children. Those children all had contact with petting zoos or other animal exhibits before they got sick. The state fair was held from September 19 to October 26, 2025. Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) bacteria can be shed by ruminant animals such as cows, goats, and sheep. Those animals do not have the vascular receptors for the Shiga toxins that STEC bacteria produce, so those toxins cannot destroy red blood cells in those animals as they do in people. Courtney Kreuzwiesner, Preparedness Communications Supervisor for the Maricopa County Department of Public Health told Food Poisoning Bulletin, "The Maricopa County Department of … [Read more...]
Top 10 Foodborne Illness Outbreaks of 2025
These are the top 10 foodborne illness outbreaks of 2025. It was a busy year, with illnesses caused by everything from frozen foods to cucumbers. But eggs were the biggest culprit in 2025, causing three of the 10 outbreaks and sickening at least 302 people. Salmonella caused six of the 10 outbreaks. Some of these outbreaks were deadly. Number 10: Sweet Cream Pastries Salmonella These mini pastries sickened at least 18 people with Salmonella infections in seven states. The imported sweets sickened people in the states of California, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The FDA added the manufacturer to the list of Import Alerts so the pastries could be detained without inspection. Number 9: Metabolic Meals Salmonella The ninth largest … [Read more...]
Deadly August Egg Salmonella Outbreak Number One of 2025
The deadly August Egg Company Salmonella outbreak was the number one outbreak of 2025 with at least 134 people sick in 10 states, 38 hospitalized, and one death. The outbreak was a announced on June 6, 2025 and was declared over on July 10, 2025. The case count by state is: Arizona (8), California (109), Colorado (2), Kansas (1), Kentucky (1), Nebraska (2), New Jersey (2), Nevada (4), Utah (1), and Washington (4). The patient age range is from 1 to 90 years. Illness onset dates ranged from February 24, 2025 to June 6, 2025. Of the 112 people who gave information about their illness to public health investigators, 38 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 34%, which is much higher than the typical rate of 20% for a Salmonella outbreak. The person who died lived in … [Read more...]
