The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-103-2013·Announced 2013-01-02

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa Recalls Subpotent Levothroid 75 mcg Tablets

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 16,548 bottles of Levothroid 75 mcg tablets because the product is subpotent and has a 9-month stability interval.

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 16,548 bottles of Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg, 100-count bottles. The product is identified by Lot 1094098 with an expiration date of 9/2012. The recall was initiated because the product is subpotent and has a 9-month stability interval.

The affected product was distributed nationwide and to Puerto Rico. There was no foreign, military, or government distribution. The product was manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., by Lloyd Pharmaceutical in Shenandoah, IA.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on obtaining a replacement or alternative treatment.

The recalled product

Product
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg., 100-count bottles, Rx only, NDC 0456-1322-01, Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Manufacturer
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot 1094098
  • exp. date 9/2012

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Lloyd Inc. of Iowa 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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