Vitality Works recalls Ashwagandha capsules sold at Whole Foods and Amazon due to salmonella risk

Purchasers of specific 120-count Ashwagandha bottles face potential exposure to foodborne bacteria capable of causing severe gastrointestinal illness.

• •Vitality Works Inc. announced a recall for a single lot of Ashwagandha capsules due to potential salmonella contamination.
• •The affected product is 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules in 120-count bottles.
• •No illnesses tied to the recalled supplement had been reported as of Friday of last week.
• •The recalled supplements were sold nationwide at Whole Foods supermarkets and online at Amazon.com between Nov. 25, 2025, and Oct. 20, 2026.
• •The recalled items can be identified by UPC number 9948252099, lot number 2025-26227, and an expiration date of Oct. 13, 2028.
• •Consumers are instructed to throw the supplements away rather than returning them to the store.
• •Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.
• •Symptoms of salmonella infection typically begin between six hours and six days after ingestion, including diarrhea, fever, vomiting, and stomach cramps.
• •Severe illness from salmonella can include arterial infections, endocarditis, and arthritis.
• •The FDA estimates salmonella causes 1.35 million illnesses and 420 deaths in the U.S. annually.