A US recall notice for 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules was updated on 30 October 2026 to clarify that the affected product was sold nationwide, not just in selected states. Vitality Works is recalling one lot because it may contain Salmonella. Do not take capsules from the recalled lot. The FDA-hosted company announcement includes actual packaging photographs.
Which bottle is affected?
| Product | 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules |
|---|---|
| Pack | 120 capsules, white plastic bottle |
| Lot | 2025-26227 |
| Expiry | 10/13/2028 on the bottle: 13 October 2028 |
The lot and expiry are on the bottle’s underside. Sales were through Amazon and Whole Foods Market stores across the United States between 24 November 2025 and 20 October 2026.
What should you do with a recalled bottle?
Discard it; do not return the product to a store. The announcement says refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store. Questions can go to Vitality Works on (505) 268-9950, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Mountain Time.
The image accompanying this article is illustrative, not the recalled packaging. Identify your bottle using the details above and the original photographs in the official notice.
What is known about the contamination?
Routine sampling of one retail unit identified the potential problem. No illnesses had been reported when the announcement was issued. That is not proof that an individual bottle is safe. The notice concerns one specified lot, not every ashwagandha product worldwide.
Symptoms and when to contact a clinician
Salmonella can cause diarrhoea, fever and stomach cramps. Some people also experience nausea or vomiting. The CDC’s symptom guidance says symptoms commonly begin between six hours and six days after infection and usually last four to seven days. A symptom-free period straight after taking a capsule therefore does not establish that there was no exposure.
Contact a healthcare professional if diarrhoea or vomiting continues for more than two days, there is blood in stool or urine, fever exceeds 102°F (about 38.9°C), or there are signs of dehydration. These include passing very little urine, unusually dark urine, a dry mouth or feeling dizzy. Seek advice sooner if symptoms are severe or you are worried; the timing above is not a reason to wait while becoming more unwell.
These symptoms have several possible causes. Tell the clinician about the product and when it was taken rather than assuming the supplement has caused a confirmed infection. People without symptoms should still follow the recall instructions.
Why this matters for people with diabetes
The CDC identifies groups at higher risk of serious foodborne illness, including older adults, young children, pregnant people and those with weakened immune systems. It lists diabetes and kidney disease among conditions that can weaken immune defences. Individual circumstances differ: this does not mean every person with diabetes has the same risk.
A recall is a practical reason to check supplements kept at home, including products bought some time ago. It is also worth including supplements when discussing medicines with your pharmacist or diabetes team. Our diabetes medicines guide provides background, but it does not replace an individual review.
Ashwagandha has separate medicine-safety considerations
The contamination warning is distinct from the herb’s usual effects. According to the US National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, ashwagandha may interact with medicines for diabetes or high blood pressure, thyroid hormone, sedatives, anti-seizure medicines and immunosuppressants. Evidence is insufficient to establish a benefit for diabetes. Do not substitute it for prescribed treatment or adjust diabetes doses yourself.
NCCIH also advises avoiding ashwagandha in pregnancy and breastfeeding, and says it is not recommended with thyroid or autoimmune disorders or before surgery. Stomach upset and drowsiness can occur, and rare liver injury has been reported. Those are general supplement cautions, not additional findings from this recall.
A label describing something as a dietary supplement does not mean the FDA approved it as a medicine before sale. Discuss ongoing supplement use with a healthcare professional, especially if you take prescription medicines. That discussion is separate from the immediate instruction not to consume the recalled lot.
Does this apply outside the United States?
This notice describes US distribution. It does not establish a worldwide recall. Readers elsewhere who have an imported bottle matching the identifiers can use the official contact details and ask their local retailer or regulator for country-specific information.
See our diabetes and patient-safety news for other product-specific notices. Check each notice on its own details: instructions to return one recalled product may differ from the discard-only instruction for this bottle.