ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (October 30, 2026): Vitality Works Inc. is recalling one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules because of potential contamination with Salmonella, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The product is sold under Whole Foods Market’s 365 brand.
365 Whole Foods Market recall: quick summary
The affected capsules were available nationwide through Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market stores between November 24, 2025, and October 20, 2026. No illnesses have been reported in connection with the product.
Official recall details
- Recall Announcement Date: October 30, 2026
- FDA Publish Date: October 30, 2026
- Announcing Agency: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
- Company: Vitality Works Inc.
- Company Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Brand: 365 Whole Foods Market
- Product: Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, 120 count
- Issue: Potential contamination with Salmonella
- UPC: 9948252099
- Lot Code: 2025-26227
- Expiration Date: 10/13/2028
- Distribution: Nationwide through Amazon.com and Whole Foods Market stores
- Consumer Action: Do not consume. Discard the product; do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store.
- Consumer Contact: Vitality Works Inc. at (505) 268-9950, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mountain Time.
What happened?
Vitality Works Inc. recalled one production lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Ashwagandha Capsules after routine sampling of a single retail unit identified the potential presence of Salmonella. The FDA notice identifies the affected lot as 2025-26227 but does not specify the source of the potential contamination.
Affected products
Product | Lot code | UPC | Expiration date |
|---|---|---|---|
365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules | 2025-26227 | 9948252099 | 10/13/2028 |
Salmonella contamination risk
The FDA warns that the capsules may contain Salmonella, a bacterium that can cause serious infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems. Symptoms may include fever, diarrhea (sometimes with blood), nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. In rare cases, the infection can spread to the blood and cause more serious health problems.
Food Safety Insight
“When routine sampling identifies a potential pathogen concern in a finished supplement, quality teams need to understand how that finding relates to the broader production lot. Reviewing batch records, sampling documentation, and product identification helps establish the scope of the investigation and determine which units may require further evaluation,” said Krizella Pascua, Food Safety Specialist at Source86.
Here’s what you should do
- Check the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom of the bottle. Consumers with lot number 2025-26227 and expiration date 10/13/2028 should not consume the product.
- 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.
Behind the brand
Vitality Works Inc. is a botanical and nutraceutical supplement manufacturer based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Founded in 1982, the company provides custom manufacturing and private-label services for herbal supplements, vitamins, and other nutraceutical products.
According to NSF’s official manufacturer listings, the company’s Albuquerque facility offers dry formulation, encapsulation, liquid formulation, mixing, packaging and labeling, and warehousing operations. Vitality Works also reports having in-house research and development capabilities and a catalog of more than 450 private-label supplement products.
Other relevant recalls
- Whole Foods Market Recalls Salsas, Guacamole, and Prepared Foods Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Foods Alive Recalls Organic Moringa Leaf Powder Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
- Food To Live Recalls Green Powder Products Over Possible Salmonella Contamination
Regulatory context
Under 21 CFR Part 111, dietary supplement manufacturers must establish specifications for components and finished products, including limits on potential contaminants. Sections 111.70(b)(3) and 111.70(e) address these requirements, while Section 111.75(a)(2) covers component testing. Section 111.155(d) requires lot identification to support traceability from suppliers to finished products.
These provisions establish quality control and traceability requirements for supplement manufacturing. However, the FDA’s recall notice does not identify the source of the potential contamination or establish any specific CGMP violation by Vitality Works.
Ensuring safe eats
Private-label supplement brands and retailers should establish clear recall communication procedures with their contract manufacturers before a product reaches the market. These procedures should define how quality concerns are escalated, who evaluates laboratory findings, and how decisions about affected products are communicated across retail and e-commerce operations.
When a product is sold through multiple channels, coordinating inventory holds and removal instructions across stores and online marketplaces can help prevent recalled units from remaining available for purchase after a withdrawal has been initiated.
Retailers and supplement brands looking to strengthen their quality oversight and private-label supply chain processes can contact Source86 to learn more about our sourcing and FSQA support. For additional updates on food and supplement recalls, visit the Source86 Recalls page.
