FDA company announcement · October 30, 2026 · Vitality Works Inc. / 365 Whole Foods Market · Last updated October 31, 2026

Is my 365 Whole Foods ashwagandha recalled?

Yes, if it's 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count, lot 2025-26227. Match the lot and the expiration date 10/13/2028 on the bottom of the bottle (UPC 9948252099). On October 30, 2026, FDA posted Vitality Works Inc.'s recall because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. No illnesses reported to date. Do not consume it. Discard the bottle and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store. Questions: Vitality Works (505) 268-9950 (Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time). The product was sold Nov 24, 2025–Oct 20, 2026 on Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide.

Last updated: October 31, 2026 · Source: FDA company announcement (Vitality Works Inc.), Oct 30, 2026. openFDA food/enforcement had no matching H-number / Class / event ID as of this update (openFDA last_updated 2026-10-21) — this page does not invent those fields.

Lot: 2025-26227
UPC: 9948252099
Exp: 10/13/2028
Count: 120 count
Hazard: possible Salmonella
Illnesses: none reported
Remedy: discard + WFM refund

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Which 365 ashwagandha is recalled

Only one lot is in the FDA-posted notice. Match the bottle bottom to this row:

Product	UPC	Lot	Expiration	Count	Sold window
365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules	`9948252099`	`2025-26227`	`10/13/2028`	120 count	Nov 24, 2025 – Oct 20, 2026 (Amazon.com + WFM nationwide)

Lot and expiration are printed on the bottom of the bottle (FDA).
UPC is printed by FDA as 9948252099 — used as printed; this page does not invent a leading zero.
Only this lot of this 120-count product is named in the notice.

Salmonella risk

FDA-posted reason: potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The potential contamination was identified through routine sampling of a single retail unit. The notice says no illnesses have been reported to date.

This page is not medical advice. If you ate the product and feel sick, contact a health professional and mention possible Salmonella exposure.

What to do (discard + refund)

Do not consume the recalled product.
Discard it — and do not return it to the store.
Get a refund at any Whole Foods Market store.
Questions: call Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time.

Vitality Works Inc.: (505) 268-9950 · Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time · Albuquerque, NM

The FDA notice does not spell out whether a receipt is required for the Whole Foods refund — this page does not invent a receipt rule. It also does not invent Amazon-specific return steps; stick to discard + WFM refund as printed.

More: what to do with a recalled product · how to find a lot number on a bottle · search FDA food recalls

Where it was sold

Available for purchase from November 24, 2025 through October 20, 2026 on Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide (FDA). Firm press was updated on 10/30/2026 to reflect nationwide distribution rather than select states.

How to check the lot / UPC

Confirm the label: 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha, 120 count.
Look at the bottom of the bottle for lot 2025-26227 and expiration 10/13/2028.
Match UPC 9948252099 as printed by FDA.

See how to find a lot number on a bottle.

Not Caruso's / Goli / Physician's Choice ashwagandha recalls

Autocomplete for “ashwagandha recall” often surfaces other brands. Those are separate campaigns. This page is only the Vitality Works / 365 Whole Foods Market 120-count lot 2025-26227 notice FDA posted on October 30, 2026.

Official sources

FDA company announcement: Vitality Works Inc. recalls 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules sold nationwide due to potential Salmonella (Oct. 30, 2026) — Checked: October 31, 2026

openFDA food/enforcement: no match yet for Vitality Works / lot 2025-26227 / UPC 9948252099 as of October 31, 2026 (meta last_updated 2026-10-21). When an H-number or Class appears, this page should be updated — until then those fields stay blank.

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FAQ

Is there a Whole Foods / 365 ashwagandha recall?

Yes. FDA posted Vitality Works Inc.'s company announcement on October 30, 2026 for one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count.

Which lot / UPC / expiration?

Lot 2025-26227; UPC 9948252099; expiration 10/13/2028 — lot and expiration are printed on the bottom of the bottle (FDA company announcement).

Why was it recalled?

Potential contamination with Salmonella (FDA-posted Vitality Works notice).

Were any illnesses reported?

The notice says no illnesses have been reported to date.

What should I do if I have lot 2025-26227?

Do not consume it. Discard it and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.

Is there a phone number?

Yes — Vitality Works Inc. (505) 268-9950, Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Mountain Time.

Where was it sold?

Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market stores nationwide, available for purchase November 24, 2025 through October 20, 2026.

Is there an FDA Class I/II number yet?

Not on the company announcement, and openFDA food/enforcement had no match as of October 31, 2026 (openFDA last_updated 2026-10-21). This page does not invent an H-number or Class.

Update log

Oct 31, 2026 — Briefed and shipped from FDA company announcement (WebFetch). openFDA enforcement not yet available (last_updated 2026-10-21); no H-number / Class / event ID / unit count invented.