Vitality Works Inc. Recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules Sold Nationwide Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination

Reported by FDA Recalls · October 30 at 5:16 PM · Summary by Dew & Balm

Vitality Works Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot (2025-26227) of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, 120 count, over potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold online through Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026. The problem was found through routine sampling of a single retail unit.

Background

Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and it is most dangerous for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Recalls are typically classed by risk level, and firms usually issue a notice telling buyers to stop using the product and how to get a refund. Supplement recalls for microbial contamination are generally handled the same way as food recalls.

Why it matters

Ashwagandha is sold as a supplement that people take daily, so the ingredient label and lot number matter as much as the ingredient list.

What you can do

Check the bottom of the bottle for lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028. If it matches, stop taking it, do not return it to the store, and contact Whole Foods Market for a refund or Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950.

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Written by Dew & Balm from the report by FDA Recalls. Background is general information, not advice about your skin; if you are worried, call your vet.