A product sold at Whole Foods Market locations across the country and on Amazon has been recalled over possible Salmonella contamination. Whole Foods Market, in conjunction with seller Vitality Works Inc., announced the recall of one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules on October 30, 2026.
The recall affected only 120-count bottles of the supplement. Per the recall report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), no illnesses have been reported.
Which Whole Foods Supplement Was Recalled?
The recall affected one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules made by Vitality Works Inc. in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Customers can use the following information to identify if their bottle was impacted:
- Product: 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules
- Quantity in Bottle: 120 Capsules
- Batch number: 2025-26227
- UPC: 9948252099
- Expiration date: October 13, 2028
The recalled capsules were sold in white plastic bottles bearing the 365 Whole Foods Market brand. The lot number and expiration date were marked on the bottom of the packaging.
Where Were the Capsules Recalled?
The affected products were sold at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and on Amazon.com between November 24, 2025, and October 20, 2026.
The FDA posted the recall news on October 30. A few days later, the company revised its statement to clarify that the product had been sold nationwide, not in a handful of states.
Please remember that the recall only affected lot number 2025-26227, not all 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha supplements.
How Was the Potential Contamination Identified?
Potential Salmonella contamination was identified through testing of a retail sample of the supplement. Vitality Works Inc. conducted the recall of the lot as a precaution.
The recall was limited to lot number 2025-26227; the company did not recall all its products or other ashwagandha supplements available from its 365 Whole Foods Market line.
No illnesses had been reported at the time of the recall, but customers who bought this batch of the supplement were warned not to eat the capsules. The recall was announced to alert consumers and to prevent possible exposure to the bacteria.
What Are the Health Risks of Salmonella?
Salmonella is a bacterium that can cause intestinal infections. Symptoms linked to it include fever, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting and abdominal pain.
Sometimes the infection can become serious, especially in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. In rare cases, bacteria can spread to the blood and cause more serious infections.
The possible contamination was detected via a routine sample of one retail store. The firm stated that, at the time of the recall, no illnesses had been recorded as related to the product.
What Should Customers Do With the Recalled Supplement?
Customers were told not to eat the recalled capsules. The FDA’s recall notice told customers to throw the product away and not return it to the store. Whole Foods Market locations offered refunds.
Customers with questions about the recall could contact Vitality Works Inc. at 505-268-9950. The company’s customer service line was available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST).
