In brief

• Vitality Works has recalled some supplements from the 365 Whole Foods Market brand after salmonella was detected in them.
• The recall covers ashwagandha capsules, and the issue also affects products sold through Amazon.
• Whole Foods is offering refunds, and customers are asked to check and remove the affected packages.

Product recall

Vitality Works, the company that manufactures 365 Whole Foods Market supplements, has withdrawn some of its products from the market after testing found salmonella in them (Whole Foods recalls ashwagandha supplements over salmonella risk – mysanantonio.com). The recall includes ashwagandha capsules, a popular herbal supplement used for stress and anxiety (Whole Foods recalls Ashwagandha supplements – KSDK).

Who is at risk

Whole Foods has offered customers a refund for the questioned product. Consumers are asked to check the bottles at home and remove those covered by the recall (Trouble for anxiety sufferers as Whole Foods anti-anxiety capsules recalled over Salmonella fears – msn.com).

What an infection can cause

Salmonella can cause food poisoning with diarrhea, fever and abdominal pain. In more severe cases, the bacteria can lead to infections of the arteries, inflammation of the heart lining and arthritis (Supplements sold at Whole Foods, Amazon recalled over potential salmonella contamination – wtnh.com).

What to do

People who bought the recalled capsules should check the lot number and date on the packaging, then return the product to the store or throw it away. If fever, severe diarrhea or dehydration occurs, contact a doctor, and in a life-threatening situation call 112.