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 Recalled For Salmonella Contamination
Live It Up Super Greens dietary supplement is being recalled for Salmonella contamination. All flavors of this product, including both Original and Wild Berry flavors with lots beginning with the letter "A" and all stick pack items are included in this recall. The recalling firm si Superfoods, Inc. doing business as Live It Up of New York, New York. There is a Salmonella outbreak linked to these products that has sickened at least 45 people in 21 states. Twelve people have been hospitalized because they are so sick. The recall notice states that, "At this time, the FDA and CDC have reported that the outbreak may be linked to Live it Up Super Greens," but both the FDA and CDC say that the product is linked to the illnesses. The case count by state is: Alabama (1), Connecticut (1), … [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. 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 information to public health officials, 12 have … [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...]
After Arizona Fair E. coli Outbreak Bill Introduced For Handwashing Stations
After the Arizona fair E. coli outbreak, that sickened an unknown number of children, a bill has been introduced to the Arizona Senate requiring handwashing stations at petting zoos and animal exhibits. SB 1082 was introduced by Senator Kavanaugh. The state fair was held from September 19 to October 26, 2025. The bill would mandate that operators of these types of attractions must make sure that visitors wash their hands with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer right after leaving any area where animals are accessible to the public. In addition, an official would have to be present to supervise this process. And a sign must be prominently displayed at all entrances and exits containing this statement: "For the safety of all persons, participants must wash their hands on … [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...]
Number 2 Outbreak of 2025: Country Eggs Salmonella
The number 2 outbreak of 2025 was the Country Eggs Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak that sickened at least 105 people in 14 states. The outbreak was announced on August 28, 2025, and was declared over on November 20, 2025. The case count by state was: Arizona (1), California (82), Florida (1), Georgia (1), Hawaii (1), Iowa (1), Minnesota (4), North Carolina (2), Nebraska (1), New Mexico (1), Nevada (4), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (3). Illness onset dates ranged from January 7, 2025 to August 14, 2025. The patient age range was from 1 to 91 years. Of the 82 people who gave information about their health to public officials, 19 were hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 23%, slightly higher than the typical 20% rate for a Salmonella outbreak. State and … [Read more...]
