Food To Live Recalls Green Powder Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (August 7, 2026). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a nationwide recall of Food To Live green powder products distributed by Lexunder Inc. because of possible Salmonella contamination. The recall includes spirulina, wheatgrass, algae, and SuperGrass powders sold to consumers and businesses. So far, no illnesses have been reported.

Food To Live recall: quick summary

Lexunder Inc., doing business as Food To Live, initiated the recall after FDA testing detected Salmonella in a retail sample of Organic Supergreens Mix. Following the finding, the company recalled green powders sold nationwide through its websites and other online marketplaces. Therefore, consumers should check product names and lot codes carefully, then dispose of recalled products or return them for a full refund.

What happened?

According to the FDA, Lexunder Inc. recalled multiple Food To Live green powder products on August 7 after federal testing identified possible Salmonella contamination.

Specifically, the FDA collected a retail sample of Food To Live Organic Supergreens Mix in an 8-ounce package from lot SO-77820. Testing later returned positive for Salmonella, prompting the company to initiate the recall.

As a result, Food To Live suspended production and distribution of the affected products while the company and FDA investigated the contamination source. However, investigators have not yet determined what caused the contamination.

Meanwhile, Food To Live sold the recalled powders nationwide to consumers and businesses through Food To Live, Food in Bulk, and other online marketplaces. Additionally, the company packaged the products in resealable stand-up pouches and bulk cases.

So far, the FDA has confirmed that no illnesses have been reported.

Affected products

What caused the issue?

According to the FDA notice, a retail sample of Food To Live Organic Supergreens Mix tested positive for Salmonella. However, investigators have not yet determined the source of the contamination.

Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In particular, young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems can face a greater risk of serious or potentially fatal infections.

Additionally, the bacteria can enter the bloodstream in rare cases and cause more severe conditions, including arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis. So far, the company has reported no illnesses associated with the recalled products.

Food safety insight

“When I see a recall involving possible Salmonella contamination, I immediately think about how important preventive controls are at every stage of production,” said Allyza Joyce Mercado, FSQA Manager at Source86.

“For powdered ingredients, teams need strong sanitation practices, supplier verification, testing programs, and lot-level traceability working together. If testing identifies a potential problem, accurate records also help teams quickly trace affected lots, stop distribution, and limit the risk of further exposure.”

Here’s what you should do

Consumers and businesses with Food To Live green powder products should:

• Do not eat or use a product if its product name and lot code match the recall.
• Look for the lot code and best-before date on the back of the package.
• Check below the Nutrition Facts panel and next to the barcode for identifying information.
• Dispose of affected products or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
• Businesses that purchased bulk cases should also review their inventory for affected lot codes.
• Contact a healthcare provider if you consumed an affected product and develop symptoms consistent with Salmonella infection.

Consumer contact

• Phone: (718) 717-1029
• Email: [email protected]
• Availability: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET

Behind the brand

Brooklyn-based Lexunder Inc. operates Food To Live and sells nuts, seeds, dried fruits, powders, grains, legumes, and other food products. The company serves individual consumers and businesses, including customers who purchase products in bulk.

Following the recall, Food To Live suspended production and distribution of the affected green powders and began working with the FDA to identify the contamination source. The FDA confirmed that the recall does not affect any other products or lot codes.

Regulatory context

Salmonella contamination remains an important concern for food manufacturers because contaminated products may not necessarily look, smell, or taste unsafe. This makes preventive controls, supplier verification, environmental monitoring, testing, and lot-level traceability important safeguards throughout the supply chain.

The Food To Live recall also demonstrates the importance of traceability when products move through both consumer and business channels. Accurate lot records can help companies identify affected inventory and limit further distribution when a food safety concern emerges.

Ensuring safe eats

Ultimately, the Food To Live recall highlights how testing and traceability can help companies detect potential contamination and protect consumers. For this reason, manufacturers should strengthen supplier controls, sanitation programs, testing protocols, and batch tracking to identify food safety risks and respond quickly when problems arise.

Meanwhile, consumers and businesses should check Food To Live green powder products against the affected lot information and avoid using recalled products. Beyond consumer action, strong food safety practices throughout the supply chain remain essential for preventing and managing contamination risks.

At Source86, we help food companies strengthen bulk ingredient sourcing, supplier verification, FSQA oversight, and supply chain transparency. Together, these measures can help build safer, more reliable ingredient supply chains. Contact us to learn more.

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