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The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections linked to Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder produced by Superfoods, Inc., doing business as (dba) Live it Up of New York, NY. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC, a total of 45 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 21 states (CT, DE, IA, IL, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, UT, VT, WA, WI). Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. Sixteen of 20 ill persons with information available reported consuming Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder before becoming ill. There have been 12 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. The FDA has recommended that Superfoods, Inc., dba Live it Up, recall Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder (original and wild berry flavor) products from the market. On January 14, 2026, the firm agreed to initiate a voluntary recall. To identify the source of contamination, the FDA is conducting a traceback investigation of products reported consumed by ill people and is working with state partners to sample products of concern.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-dietary-supplement-january-2026?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#images

The CORE update list of outbreaks and adverse events includes seven postings. The outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium (ref #1358) linked to dietary supplements; the FDA has issued an advisory. Consumers should not eat, sell, or serve certain Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder. A total of 45 people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella have been reported from 21 states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from August 22, 2025, to December 30, 2025. Sixteen of 20 ill persons with information available reported consuming Live it Up-brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder before becoming ill. There have been 12 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. For the outbreak of Salmonella Africana (ref #1351) linked to an unidentified product, the FDA has initiated an inspection. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigations-foodborne-illness-outbreaks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The FDA reported that Diva Fam Inc. (Los Angeles, CA) announced a voluntary recall on January 9, 2026, of all lots and flavors of Sea Moss Gel Superfood due to the absence of required regulatory authorization and temperature-monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. PH-controlled food products not manufactured in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements may pose a risk of microbial growth, including organisms that can produce toxins associated with botulism. No illnesses or adverse health events have been reported to date in connection with the products subject to this recall. The affected products were distributed nationwide through select retail channels, online channels, and other distribution channels. Recalled product includes all flavors, sizes, and batch numbers of True Sea Moss brand Sea Moss Gel Superfood packaged in 16 FL OZ (473 mL) glass jars, manufactured prior to January 9, 2026. The problem was identified during a California Department of Public Health inspection. The Company is cooperating fully with regulatory authorities and has initiated this voluntary recall to ensure regulatory alignment. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/diva-fam-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-sea-moss-gel-superfood-products-due-possible-health-risk?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The CFIA issued a Class 2 recall for Mushmoshi-brand Enoki Mushroom due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The recalled product is a 200 g package of Enoki Mushroom, with distribution limited to British Columbia. CFIA test results triggered this recall. There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product. The CFIA issued a food recall warning on 12 January 2026. The recalling firm is Longsheng (Canada) Agricultural Products Ltd. @ https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/mushmoshi-brand-enoki-mushroom-recalled-due-listeria-monocytogenes?utm_source=gc-notify&utm_medium=email&utm_content=en&utm_campaign=hc-sc-rsa-22-23