The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0022-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

Humco Recalls Thyroid USP Powder Due to Inconsistent Active Ingredient Levels

Humco Holding Group, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Thyroid, USP (Porcine) powder because the levels of active ingredients are inconsistent.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is related to inconsistent ingredient levels rather than a high-risk pathogen or structural defect.

Plain-English summary

Humco Holding Group, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Thyroid, USP (Porcine) powder. The product is an active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in 1000-gram quantities and is labeled for prescription use only. The recall covers lots A24542, A25528, A27119, and A27810, which were distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated after the supplier reported that the thyroid powder has inconsistent levels of the active ingredients levothyroxine and liothyronine. These deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards mean the product may not contain the correct amount of medication.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected lots and contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Thyroid, USP (Porcine) Levothyroxine 36.3 mcg/grain Liothyronine 9.7 mcg/grain Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient Rx Only 1000 grams NDC 0395-8077-43 Packaged by: Humco Texarkana, TX 75501
Manufacturer
Humco Holding Group, Inc
Category
Drug — Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lots: A24542 Exp. 02/2019
  • A25528 Exp. 04/2019
  • A27119 Exp. 05/2019
  • A27810 Exp. 06/2019

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Humco Holding Group, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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