A salmonella outbreak linked to superfood supplements has been declared "over" after sending more people to the hospital, according to an update published by federal health authorities.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have completed an investigation into a multi-state salmonella outbreak traced to Live it Up-brand dietary supplements, which were sold nationwide on Amazon and the brand's website.
A March 17 FDA notice reported that 97 people from 32 states became sick with salmonella poisoning, resulting in 26 hospitalizations. This was up from the 65 people in 28 states reported in the last notice on Jan. 29. No deaths have been reported.
Recalls began on Jan. 15, when Live it Up voluntarily recalled its products "out of an abundance of caution." Why Not Natural, another supplement brand, later added one of its products to the list in a Jan. 28 recall.
While the items have been pulled from shelves, the supplements have long shelf lives, so federal health authorities are still encouraging consumers to check their homes for any recalled items.
