Vitality Works recalls ashwagandha capsules over salmonella concerns

Vitality Works Inc., based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is recalling a specific lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules due to potential salmonella contamination. The product, marketed to help reduce stress and improve sleep, was sold at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide and through Amazon.

The affected product consists of 120-count white plastic bottles. The specific lot number is 2025-26227, with an expiration date of October 13, 2028. These items were available for purchase between November 24, 2025, and October 20, 2026.

The FDA identified the potential risk through routine sampling of a retail unit, though it did not explicitly confirm a positive salmonella finding. While no illnesses have been reported to date, salmonella poses significant risks to young children, older adults, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems. The FDA advises consumers to discard the product rather than returning it, though refunds are available at Whole Foods Market stores.