Marler Clark files two more Salmonella Lawsuits in Live it Up Super Greens Outbreak

Lawsuits:

https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2026/03/1-Sampietro-Complaint.pdf

https://www.marlerblog.com/files/2026/03/1-Rusich-Complaint.pdf

Illnesses confirmed: Alabama 1, Delaware 1, Maine 1, Missouri 1, North Carolina 1, North Dakota 1, New Jersey 1, Oklahoma 1, Pennsylvania 1, Tennessee 1, Texas 1, Utah 1, Washington 1, California 2, Iowa 2, Michigan 2, Nebraska 2, South Carolina 2, Virginia 2, Vermont 2, Connecticut 3, Massachusetts 3, Minnesota 3, Illinois 4, Kentucky 4, Ohio 4, New York 5, Wisconsin 12.

As of January 29, 2026, 65 people infected with one of the outbreak strains of Salmonella have been reported from 28 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to January 11, 2026. Of 55 people with information available, 14 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported.

Public health officials in Illinois collected and tested open samples from a sick person’s Live it Up Super Greens powder. Analysis of WGS data confirmed the Salmonella identified in the powder is the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium.

FDA’s traceback investigation revealed a common manufacturer between Live it Up Super Greens supplement powder and Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules. FDA is working with the firms to determine a root cause of the contamination and whether additional products that may be affected.

On January 14, 2026, the company informed FDA that they would initiate a voluntary recall. CDC is advising people not to eat, sell, or serve recalled Live it Up brand super greens supplement powders.

On January 20, 2026, Superfoods, Inc. expanded their recall to include nationwide distribution of Live it Up Super Greens product including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands, as well as international distribution to consumers in the United Kingdom.

On January 28, 2026, Why Not Natural recalled Why Not Natural Pure Organic Moringa Green Superfood capsules with lot # A25G051 and expiration date of 07/2028.

Salmonella:  Marler Clark, The Food Safety Law Firm, is the nation’s leading law firm representing victims of Salmonella outbreaks. The Salmonella lawyers of Marler Clark have represented thousands of victims of Salmonella and other foodborne illness outbreaks and have recovered over $900 million for clients.  Marler Clark is the only law firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on foodborne illness litigation.  Our Salmonella lawyers have litigated Salmonella cases stemming from outbreaks traced to a variety of foods, such as cantaloupe, tomatoes, ground turkey, salami, sprouts, cereal, peanut butter, and food served in restaurants.  The law firm has brought Salmonella lawsuits against such companies as Cargill, ConAgra, Peanut Corporation of America, Sheetz, Taco Bell, Subway and Wal-Mart.  

If you or a family member became ill with a Salmonella infection, including Reactive Arthritis or Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), after consuming food and you’re interested in pursuing a legal claim, contact the Marler Clark Salmonella attorneys for a free case evaluation.

Additional Resources:

• About Salmonella – a complete resource for victims of Salmonella outbreaks
• Marler Clark Salmonella Lawsuits and Litigation
• Downloadable Salmonella Fact Sheet

Republished with permission from Bill Marler and Marler Clark. Copyright (c) Marler Clark LLP, PS. All rights reserved.

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