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Vitality Works Inc. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, recalled one lot (lot number 2025-26227) of 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized Blend Ashwagandha Capsules, 120 count, because it may be contaminated with Salmonella. The recalled product was available for purchase from November 24, 2025, through October 20, 2026, both online through Amazon.com and at Whole Foods Market stores nationwide. The product is packaged in white plastic bottles labeled as 365 Whole Foods Market Standardized + Full Spectrum Blend Ashwagandha 120 count, with UPC 9948252099. No illnesses have been reported to date. The potential contamination was identified through routine sampling of a single retail unit. Customers should not consume the recalled product. Discard the recalled product and do not return it to the store. Refunds are available at any Whole Foods Market store. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vitality-works-inc-recalls-365-whole-foods-market-ashwagandha-capsules-sold-nationwide-due-potential?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

SLR Food Distribution Inc. of Hicksville, New York, is recalling Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon because it may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon (UPC: 0688474302754) was distributed to retail stores and grocery stores in Connecticut, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin between September 8, 2025, and June 28, 2026. The recalled product is packaged in a 110 g (3.88 oz) clear plastic container with a black screw-top cap. The Best Before date is 4/25/2027. The UPC 0688474302754 is printed on the back label. No illnesses have been reported to date. The recall was initiated after a sample collected and analyzed by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station revealed elevated lead levels in the product. SLR Food Distribution Inc. has initiated a recall and is notifying customers to stop distributing and selling the product and to remove it from store shelves. Customers are being instructed to place any remaining inventory on hold and follow the company’s recall instructions. Consumers should not consume the recalled product and should either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/slr-food-distribution-inc-recalls-wise-wife-brand-ground-cinnamon-due-elevated-lead-levels?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture identified a Salmonella Telelkebir illness outbreak associated with consuming oysters harvested from Little Wicomico River or Little Wicomico River, Lower. Little Wicomico Oyster Company (VA-1421-SP) has recalled oysters harvested from September 18 through October 8, 2026, and has contacted its customers. Little Wicomico Oyster Company has stopped harvesting from the affected area and is cooperating with public health officials. Oysters harvested from other Virginia growing areas are not part of this recall. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) has temporarily closed the Little Wicomico River to shellfish harvesting, effective October 9, 2026. The VDH is collecting oyster samples from Little Wicomico Oyster Company harvest areas in the Little Wicomico River for Salmonella and WGS analysis. This recall is part of a cluster of 28 Salmonella Telelkebir illnesses that CDC, FDA, and relevant state authorities are investigating. One additional illness has been reported since October 19, 2026. The FDA was initially notified of the Salmonella Telelkebir outbreak by the CDC and continues to partner with CDC in the investigation and provide assistance, as needed, to state authorities.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/safety-alert-salmonella-oysters-little-wicomico-river-virginia?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery