Kankakee County, IL – Health officials are warning Illinois residents not to consume a popular dietary supplement after it was linked to a Salmonella outbreak currently under federal investigation.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), consumers should not eat, sell, or serve Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder with expiration dates ranging from August 2026 through January 2028. The warning applies to both original and wild berry flavors.
The alert was echoed by the Kankakee County Health Department, which shared the outbreak notice Tuesday, urging residents to check their homes and immediately stop using the product if found.
Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause serious gastrointestinal illness, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps. Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after exposure, and infections can be more severe for young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
The FDA stated that its investigation is ongoing, and additional updates may be released as more information becomes available. At this time, officials have not released the total number of illnesses linked to the product.
Consumers who believe they may have become ill after using the supplement are encouraged to contact a healthcare provider and report the illness to their local health department. The FDA also advises safely discarding the product and cleaning any surfaces that may have come into contact with it to prevent cross-contamination.
More details and updates can be found through the FDA’s official outbreak advisory page.
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