Wisconsin
Supplements have led to 12 salmonella cases, 2 hospitalizations in Wisconsin, FDA says
How to protect yourself from food illnesses
Food recall notices have been issues in 2018 for everything from eggs, to ham, to Romaine lettuce. Know the risks of food illnesses and how to protect yourself.
Dwight Adams, Indianapolis Star
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall of superfood supplements that has already sickened dozens of people nationwide, with Wisconsin logging the highest number of cases.
As of Jan. 29, the two recalled dietary supplements have been linked to salmonella infections in 65 people across 28 states, according to the FDA. The recall was initially only issued for a dietary supplement powder by the brand Live It Up, but the FDA added capsules from the brand Why Not Natural last week.
The first Wisconsin resident to become ill reported symptoms starting Oct. 1, 2025, according to a Jan. 15 news release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Here’s what to know about the recall, including what to do if you’ve purchased the products:
Which products are being recalled?
The following products are being recalled, per the FDA:
- Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder with lot numbers beginning with “A,” including both original and wild berry flavors. All stick pack products with 08/2026 to 01/2028 have also been recalled.
- Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot number A25G051 and an expiration date of 07/2028 marked on the bottom of the bottle. The product comes in 120-capsule bottles.
Both products were sold nationwide, primarily online through their company websites, as well as through Amazon, eBay and Walmart.
How many people have gotten sick in Wisconsin?
As of Feb. 2, Wisconsin has 12 cases linked to the outbreak, including two hospitalizations, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Wisconsin is the only state to report more than five cases, per the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions.
Nationwide, there have been 14 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
What to do if you purchased recalled supplements
Here’s what you should do if you own any of the recalled products, according to the Wisconsin DHS:
- Do not consume the product, and throw it away or return it.
- Use hot soapy water or a dishwasher to wash any items and surfaces that may have come into the contact with the product.
- If you have consumed either of the products and are experiencing severe symptoms of salmonella infection, contact your heath care provider.
Symptoms of salmonella
Symptoms of salmonella usually start between 12 to 72 hours after swallowing the contaminated food, typically presenting as diarrhea, fever and stomach cramps, according to the FDA.
Most people will recover without treatment after four to seven days, but some are at increased risk of severe symptoms and hospitalization. This includes people with weakened immune systems, children younger than 5 years old and adults 65 or older.
Per the Wisconsin DHS, severe symptoms include:
- Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102 degrees
- Diarrhea for more than 3 days that is not improving
- Bloody diarrhea
- Vomiting to the point you cannot keep liquids down
- Signs of dehydration, including dizziness, less peeing, and dry mouth and throat