Superfoods, Inc. Recalls Live it Up Super Greens Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

What Happened

Superfoods, Inc. of New York, NY, has initiated a voluntary recall of its Live it Up brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. The recall was issued because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Typhimurium. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall, the most serious category, indicating a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall affects a total of 795,834 units distributed nationwide across the United States, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, as well as the United Kingdom.

Two specific product formats are included in this recall:

• Live it Up brand Super Greens (Canister): Whole food dietary supplement powder, 30-day supply, NET WT. 8.5OZ (240G). UPC: 860013190804
• Live it Up brand Super Greens (Stick Packs): Whole food dietary supplement powder, 30-0.28oz (8g) STICKS, NET WT. 8.47oz (240g). UPC: 850077468063

Identification Details:

• Lot Codes: Printed on the bottom back of the packaging in black ink, beginning with the letter “A”.
• Expiration Dates: Range from 08/2026 to 01/2028.
• 2024 Lots: AA24H013, A24I019, A24J012, A24J041, A24K019, A24L001, A24L013, A24L036, A24L035.
• 2025 Lots: A25A009, A25A017, A25A018, A25B005, A25B004, A25C018, A25C022, A25D021, A25E005, A25E007, A25F019, A25G033, A25F029, A25G065, A25H005, A25H012, A25I005, A25I010, A25I032, A25J005, A25J028, A25J037, A25K007, A25K013, A25L006.
• Stick Pack Specific Codes: 32825-1, 34425-1.

What You Should Do

Consumers who have purchased the affected Live it Up Super Greens should immediately stop using the product. Check the bottom back of the packaging for the lot codes and expiration dates listed above. Superfoods, Inc. has notified distributors and customers via email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and personal visits. For further information regarding the recall, consumers should refer to the official FDA notification or contact the firm directly at their New York headquarters.

Why This Matters

Contamination with Salmonella Typhimurium poses a significant health risk, particularly to children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, characterized by fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.

Source

FDA Recall Notice - Event ID 98297