Whole Foods recalls 365 Ashwagandha capsules over possible salmonella contamination
Vitality Works Inc. recalled one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha capsules sold in stores across more than 30 states and through Amazon. No illnesses had been reported, but consumers were told not to take the product and seek a refund.
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Event date: The recalled capsules were sold from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026; the recall was reported on October 30, 2026. [1][3]
What happened
Vitality Works Inc. recalled lot 2025-26227 of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, a 120-count product. The lot and expiration date are printed on the bottle’s bottom. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?wkbw.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
- Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contaminationwxyz.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
The affected capsules carried an expiration date of October 13, 2028. The recalled lot was sold from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026, so bottles bought months earlier may still be in consumers’ homes. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?wkbw.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
- Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contaminationwxyz.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
Distribution covered Whole Foods Market stores across more than 30 states and online sales through Amazon.com. The available reporting identifies both retail and direct-to-consumer channels rather than a single local store area. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?wkbw.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
- Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contaminationwxyz.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
The recall concerns possible salmonella contamination. The reporting said no illnesses had been reported at the time, while advising consumers not to consume the capsules and to discard them or return them for a refund at Whole Foods. [1][3]
References for this detail (2)
- Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?wkbw.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
- Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contaminationwxyz.com · Article published: Oct 30, 2026, 9:12 PM UTC
Context from the sources
Salmonella contamination can turn a wellness supplement into a foodborne-health exposure, even though the product is marketed as a dietary capsule. The concern is tied to the recalled lot, not all Ashwagandha products. [1]
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- [3] Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contaminationwxyz.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [1] Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?wkbw.comReferenced for: detail 1, detail 2, detail 3, detail 4
- [2] Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?kxlf.com
What this could mean for you
A person may be exposed to salmonella by consuming a recalled bottle.
Possible contamination in the identified supplement lot could transmit the pathogen through ingestion.
Reported basis: [1][3] · The possible effect is interpretation.
Depends on: The bottle must match lot 2025-26227 and the recalled product details.
Possible consequences, not a forecast. Their relevance depends on your location and the conditions above.
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What changes the outlook
Risk increases if…
Illnesses are linked to the recalled lot.
Additional lots or products from the same supply chain are recalled.
Pressure eases if…
Retail and online sellers remove the identified lot from sale.
Consumers identify the lot and stop using or return affected bottles.
Still unclear
The available reporting does not identify how the possible contamination was detected or whether any illnesses were later linked to the lot.
The number of recalled bottles distributed through stores and Amazon is not stated.
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A popular ashwagandha capsule sold at Whole Foods and Amazon is being recalled over possible salmonella contamination. Here's how to check if your bottle is…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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A recall has been issued for Ashwagandha capsules sold at Whole Foods stores across the country due to potential salmonella contamination. Vitality Works Inc. is…A short excerpt from our source record; open the original for the full article.
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