EnglishWhole Foods ashwagandha capsules recalled nationwide over potential salmonella
One lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules is being recalled because of possible salmonella contamination.
Vitality Works is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules sold nationwide after routine sampling found possible salmonella contamination, according to the company announcement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on October 30, 2026.
Check the bottle
The recall covers 120-count bottles of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, lot 2025-26227, expiration date October 13, 2028, UPC 9948252099. The lot number and expiration date are printed on the bottom of the bottle. The announcement does not say every lot is affected.
The product was available at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and on Amazon.com from November 24, 2025 through October 20, 2026. The October 30 notice updated the distribution scope to nationwide. Vitality Works said it had received no reports of illness at the time of the announcement.
What customers should do
Do not consume the recalled product. Discard it without returning it to the store; refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store. Questions can be directed to Vitality Works at 505-268-9950, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
Salmonella infection can cause fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and can be serious for young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. People who feel ill or are concerned about exposure should seek advice from a healthcare professional.
FDA publishes the company announcement as a public service and does not endorse the company or the product.