Supplements sold at Whole Foods Market have been recalled due to potential salmonella concerns.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the product was sold at the supermarket chain nationwide and online on Amazon. Salmonella is a foodborne illness that can cause stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
. No illnesses have been reported connected to the recall."The potential contamination was identified through routine sampling of a single retail unit," the FDA confirmed.
Here's what we know – and what consumers should do next.
Which product is affected?
Per the FDA, one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha Capsules 120 count is being recalled. The product comes in a white
plastic bottle:
- Expiration date: Oct. 13, 2028
- Lot number: 2025-26227
- UPC: 9948252099
- When was it sold?: Between Nov. 24, 2025 and Oct. 20, 2026
What should consumers do?
Consumers are advised to stop using the product, discard it and not return it to the place of purchase. However, you can get a refund at any Whole Foods Market.
Vitality Works Inc. can be reached at 505-268-9950.
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Whole Foods supplement recalled over salmonella risk
