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Vitality Works recalls one lot of ashwagandha capsules over possible salmonella

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Covered by 3 outlets, mostly center (67%).

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Scripps News, NewsNation and the New York Post report a recall of one lot of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules, 120 count, made by Vitality Works Inc. The recall covers lot 2025-26227, with an expiration date of 10/13/2028, over possible salmonella contamination, according to the outlets. The capsules were sold at Whole Foods stores in more than 30 states and the District of Columbia, and on Amazon.com, from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026. The outlets say no illnesses have been reported. Customers are told to stop taking the capsules and return them for a refund at Whole Foods, the New York Post says.

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Vitality Works Inc. is recalling one lot, number 2025-26227, of 365 Whole Foods Market ashwagandha capsules, 120 count, over possible salmonella contamination.
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The recalled capsules were sold at Whole Foods stores and on Amazon.com from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026.
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No illnesses have been reported in connection with the recall.
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Consumers are told to stop taking the capsules, and refunds are available at Whole Foods stores, the FDA said.
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The New York Post says a salmonella infection is especially dangerous for young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with weakened immune systems.
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Every side present reports a recall of one lot of Whole Foods ashwagandha capsules over possible salmonella, with no illnesses reported. Center outlets describe the recall and how to check bottles, while the New York Post stresses the product's popularity and the risk to vulnerable groups.

the left
No coverage yet
No left-leaning outlet that Mantle follows has covered this story yet. That absence is part of the picture.
the center
2 outlets
Center headlines state the recall plainly, naming the product and possible salmonella contamination, while one Scripps piece is a service explainer telling readers how to check their bottles.
Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contamination
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the right
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The only right-side article, a New York Post report, frames the story around a popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon and stresses salmonella concerns.
Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concerns
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A popular supplement touted to help reduce stress and improve sleep is being recalled for concerns over salmonella…
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the recall of one lot
possible salmonella contamination
how to check the lot number

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Scripps NewsCenter
Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?
A popular ashwagandha capsule sold at Whole Foods and Amazon is being recalled over possible salmonella contamination. Here's how to check if your bottle is affected — and what to do next. …
22 hr agoRead at Scripps News (opens in a new tab)
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- Whole Foods Ashwagandha capsules recalled over possible salmonella contamination
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Herbal dietary supplement recalled over Salmonella contamination
22 hr agoRead at NewsNation (opens in a new tab)

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product popularity and wellness marketing
health risk to vulnerable groups
sale at Whole Foods and Amazon

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Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concerns
A popular supplement Loaded verb“touted”Touted signals the outlet doubts the product's health claims without evidence cited in the text.More neutral: marketed asDisagree with this highlight? to help reduce stress and improve sleep is being recalled for concerns over salmonella contamination.
1 hr agoRead at New York Post (opens in a new tab)

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Scripps News, Oct 30, 5:12 PM EDT
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20 hr 41 min later
Its first report, Oct 31, 1:54 PM EDT

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Scripps NewsCenterOct 30, 5:12 PM EDT
NewsNationCenterOct 30, 5:17 PM EDT
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Vitality Works recalls one lot of ashwagandha capsules over possible salmonella

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Interactive: Did you buy this recalled Whole Foods supplement?

Herbal dietary supplement recalled over Salmonella contamination

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Popular supplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concerns

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