Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods recalled for salmonella concerns

Key Points:

• Vitality Works Inc. is recalling a lot of their 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules due to potential salmonella contamination, affecting products sold from November 2025 to October 2026.
• The recall involves 120-count white plastic bottles with lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028, available at Whole Foods and Amazon; consumers are advised to discard the product and seek refunds at Whole Foods.
• Salmonella infection poses serious health risks, particularly to young children, older adults, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals, potentially causing severe dehydration and systemic infections.
• No illnesses have been reported so far, and the contamination was detected through routine sampling, highlighting ongoing challenges with salmonella survival in dried herbs and supplements like ashwagandha.
• This recall is part of a broader trend of salmonella-related food product recalls in 2026, including recent recalls of jalapeños and fresh produce linked to multiple retailers.