Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
10/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/30/2026 10:40
Recall - 365 Whole Foods Market (Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules) produced by Vitality Works Inc. - Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Summary
Company Announcement Date: October 30, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 30, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Company Name: Vitality Works Inc. Brand Name:
Product Description:
Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement:
Recall Reason Description
Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella
Brand Name(s)
365 Whole Foods Market
Product Description
Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules
Company Announcement
Vitality Works Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling one lot (lot number 2025-26227) of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella may experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organisms entering the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis, and arthritis.
The recalled product was available for purchase from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026, both online through Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores in the following states and the District of Columbia: AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, KS, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WY.
The product is packaged in white plastic bottles labeled as 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha 120 count, with UPC 9948252099. The product can be identified by lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028, both printed on the bottom of the bottle.
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The potential contamination was identified through routine sampling of a single retail unit.
Customers who have the recalled product should not consume it. Discard the recalled product and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.
Consumers with questions may contact Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950. Business hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Mountain Time.
Company Contact Information
Consumers: Vitality Works Inc. (505) 268-9950
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