Vitality Works recalls one lot of 365 Whole Foods ashwagandha capsules over possible Salmonella
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Vitality Works Inc. is recalling one lot (2025-26227) of 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules, 120 count, over potential Salmonella contamination. The source says no illnesses have been reported. Do not consume; discard it and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at Whole Foods.
What happened
Vitality Works Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules. The product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recall was announced on the FDA website on October 30, 2026, and covers nationwide distribution.
Affected products
- 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, 120 count
- Lot number 2025-26227, expiration date 10/13/2028, printed on the bottom of the bottle
- UPC 9948252099
- White plastic bottles
- Sold online through Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide, November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026
The risk
The product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. No illnesses have been reported to date. The potential contamination was found through routine sampling of a single retail unit.
What to do
Do not consume the recalled product. Discard it and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store. For questions, contact Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Find the bottle and read the bottom. Look for lot 2025-26227 and expiration 10/13/2028 on a white plastic 120-count bottle with UPC 9948252099.
- ✓Stop taking the capsules today. Seal the bottle in a bag and throw it out. Do not bring it back to the store.
- ✓Ask any Whole Foods store about your refund. They are handling refunds for this lot, so you do not need to return the product to get your money back.
- ✓Watch anyone in your home who is young, elderly, or has a weak immune system. Fever, bloody diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain means a call to a doctor right away. Salmonella can be serious for those groups.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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