Sam’s Club Super Greens recall grows to 45 salmonella cases

📌 Key Facts

Twincities reported on 2026-01-14 that total confirmed salmonella illnesses linked to the recalled Super Greens powder have risen to 45.
The recalled product is identified as a 'Super Greens' dietary supplement powder, clarifying labeling/branding beyond 'Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements'.
The outbreak case tally now spans more states than initially reported, indicating wider distribution and increased geographic risk.
The Twincities article covering the update is titled: 'Recalled ‘Super Greens’ diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella'.
All new information available for this story (as compiled here) comes from the Twincities report dated 2026-01-14.

📊 Relevant Data

The CDC estimates that Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States each year.

Salmonella By the Numbers — Food Safety and Inspection Service

Salmonella infection rates are highest in infants, with research indicating potential sources of infection in this high-risk population.

Temporal, Seasonal, and Patient Demographic Trends Among Culture-Confirmed Human Salmonellosis Cases Identify Regional Differences in Salmonella Serotypes Reported in Virginia, USA Between 2012-2022 — ResearchGate

Populations of low socioeconomic status and minority race/ethnicity have higher incidence rates of foodborne illnesses, including potential increased risks from independent ethnic foodservice facilities.

Foodborne Illness Incidence Rates and Food Safety Risks for Populations of Low Socioeconomic Status and Minority Race/Ethnicity: A Review of the Literature — ResearchGate

Outbreaks of Salmonella in powdered supplements are often linked to contamination in raw, organic ingredients used in production.

Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Virchow Infections Linked to a Powdered Meal Replacement Product — United States, 2015–2016 — NIH

💬 Social Media Perspectives

Left-leaning users criticize corporate negligence by Sam's Club and Walmart, arguing that profit-driven decisions led to inadequate testing of imported ingredients, and call for stronger government regulations to protect consumers from such outbreaks.
Right-leaning perspectives highlight the dangers of relying on foreign-sourced products like the moringa powder from India, advocating for stricter import controls and promoting 'buy American' to avoid contamination risks.
Centrist views stress the need for personal responsibility in checking product recalls and verifying supplement safety, while acknowledging that both companies and regulators share blame in preventing wider outbreaks.
Some left-leaning commentators point to systemic issues in the food supply chain, suggesting that underfunded FDA inspections contribute to recurring salmonella incidents and urging increased public health funding.
Right-leaning users express skepticism toward overregulation, arguing that the recall demonstrates how government red tape delays effective responses, and propose market-based incentives for companies to maintain higher safety standards.

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📰 Source Timeline (2)

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January 14, 2026

11:37 PM

Recalled ‘Super Greens’ diet supplement powder sickens 45 with salmonella

Twincities by Associated Press

New information:

Total confirmed salmonella illnesses linked to the recalled Super Greens powder have risen to 45.
The new report specifies that the recalled product is a "Super Greens" dietary supplement powder, clarifying labeling/branding beyond 'Member’s Mark Super Greens Powder Supplements'.
The outbreak case tally now spans more states than initially reported, indicating wider distribution and risk (exact number of states given in the source article).

October 31, 2025

8:44 PM

Super greens powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club linked to salmonella outbreak

Twin Cities by Associated Press