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...]
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...]
Number 5 Outbreak of 2025: ByHeart Infant Formula Botulism
The number 5 outbreak of 2025 is the Byheart infant formula botulism outbreak that is still ongoing. There are at least 51 infants in 19 states who have been sickened in this outbreak; all have been hospitalized. 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 with BabyBIG®, the FDA-approved treatment for this infection developed by the California Department of Health. The FDA … [Read more...]
Top 10 Outbreaks: Number 9 is Metabolic Meals Salmonella
Continuing our countdown of the Top 10 Outbreaks of 2025, number 9 is the Metabolic Meals Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 21 people in 13 states, according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The case count by state was: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (2), Minnesota (3), Missouri (3), Mississippi (1), New York (1), Pennsylvania (1), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range is from 0 to 96 years. Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2025 to October 3, 2025. Of the 15 people who gave information to public health investigators, 13 said they ate a Metabolic Meals menu item before they got sick. Eight people have been hospitalized out of 19 who were interviewed, for a hospitalization … [Read more...]
ByHeart Infant Botulism Outbreak Has Sickened 51 Babies
The ByHeart infant botulism outbreak has now sickened 51 babies in 19 states, according to the CDC. All of the patients have been hospitalized. That is an increase of 12 new cases, 12 new hospitalizations, and one new state since the last update was issued a week ago. The new state is Ohio. 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 hospitalized and treated with BabyBIG®, the … [Read more...]
ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Sickens Two More Infants
The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak has sickened two more infants, bringing the total of sick babies to 39, according to the CDC. That is an increase from 37 sick since the last update was issued on November 26, 2025. And one more state is included: Virginia. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (5), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (2), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (4), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Virginia (1), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). For 38 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November 19, 2025 for 38 of these infants. All of the infants were hospitalized … [Read more...]
ByHeart Formula Botulism Outbreak Case Count Up to 37 Infants
The ByHeart formula botulism outbreak case count has now sickened 37 infants in 17 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That's an increase of six new patients, six new hospitalizations, and two new states since the last update was issued on November 20, 2025. The new states are Massachusetts and Wisconsin. The case count by state is: Arizona (3), California (5), Idaho (1), Illinois (2), Kentucky (1), Massachusetts (1), Maine (1), Michigan (1) Minnesota (2), North Carolina (2), New Jersey (1), Oregon (3), Pennsylvania (1), Rhode Island (1), Texas (8), Washington (2), and Wisconsin (1). For 35 infants whose age was made available to public health officials, they range in age from 16 to 264 days. Illness onset dates range from August 9 to November … [Read more...]
Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Metabolic Meals Delivery Service
A Salmonella outbreak is linked to Metabolic Meals home delivery service, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are 16 people sick in 10 states. The case count by state is: Arkansas (1), California (3), Connecticut (1), Georgia (2), Illinois (1), Minnesota (2), Missouri (3), Texas (1), Washington (1), and Wisconsin (1). The patient age range is from 0 to 96 years. Illness onset dates range from July 24, 2025 to August 15, 2025. Of the 15 people who gave information to public health investigators, seven people have been hospitalized, for a hospitalization rate of 47%, which is more than double the average 20% hospitalization rate for a Salmonella outbreak. Patients were interviewed about what they ate the week before they got sick. Of the 12 … [Read more...]
