Vitality Works Inc. Recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules Sold Nationwide
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — A dietary supplement sold at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide and online is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination.
Vitality Works Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules.
The affected product was sold between Nov. 24, 2025, and Oct. 20, 2026, at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide and online through Amazon.
The recalled supplements come in white plastic bottles containing 120 capsules and can be identified by the following information:
- Product: 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules
- Bottle size: 120 capsules
- UPC: 9948252099
- Lot number: 2025-26227
- Expiration date: Oct. 13, 2028
The lot number and expiration date are printed on the bottom of the bottle.
According to the recall notice, the potential contamination was discovered during routine sampling of a single retail unit.
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems.
Symptoms of Salmonella infection may include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the bloodstream and cause more serious health complications.
No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recalled product.
Customers who purchased the affected supplements are urged not to consume them. Instead, they should discard the product and not return it to the store.
Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market location.
Consumers with questions can contact Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Time.
