The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0777-2026·Announced 2026-09-02

Accord Recalls Subpotent Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets Nationwide

Accord Healthcare is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Levothyroxine Sodium 75 mcg tablets nationwide because they may contain less than the labeled amount of active ingredient.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a subpotent prescription drug, which poses a risk of therapeutic failure for patients managing thyroid conditions, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Accord Healthcare, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP, 75 mcg (0.075 mg), 1000-count bottles. The recall is limited to lots D2402016 and D2402017, which have an expiration date of 08/31/2026. The product is identified by NDC 16729-449-17 and was manufactured by Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited in India.

The reason for the recall is that the affected tablets are subpotent, meaning they may not contain the full labeled amount of the active drug ingredient. The recall was initiated by the firm on August 6, 2026, and is currently ongoing. The FDA has classified this as a Class II recall.

The affected product was distributed nationwide within the United States. Patients who have been prescribed Levothyroxine Sodium should check their medication bottles for the specific lot numbers and expiration date listed above. If the medication matches the recalled lots, patients should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement or alternative treatment.

The recalled product

Product
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
Brand
LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM

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 (3)

  • Lot #: D2402016
  • D2402017
  • Exp. Date 08/31/2026

UPCs (12)

  • 0316729447157
  • 0316729449151
  • 0316729452151
  • 0316729454155
  • 0316729453158
  • 0316729448154
  • 0316729451154
  • 0316729457156
  • 0316729450157
  • 0316729456159
  • 0316729458153
  • 0316729455152

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.