USANA Health Sciences is laying off scores of employees after reporting millions in losses in its most recent fiscal quarter.

The direct-selling company — the industry term for multilevel marketing — is based in Salt Lake City and produces nutritional supplements, healthy foods and personal care products.

It reported net sales of $214 million on Wednesday with an overall net loss of $6.5 million.

Third-quarter operations were “below expectations,” CEO Jim Brown said in a statement when the company released preliminary results earlier this month.

Brown attributed that to “softer-than-expected” sales and the rollout of an enhanced compensation plan for its brand partners — the company’s term for independent contractors who sell USANA products.

The company also reported a decline i

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