The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1166-2020·Announced 2020-04-15

Herbal Doctor Remedies Recalls Thyro-Lo Capsules for Unapproved Drug Status

Herbal Doctor Remedies is recalling Thyro-Lo 500mg capsules because they are misbranded as unapproved new drugs. The products were sold online in the US and internationally.

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, but the source text cites misbranding as an unapproved new drug without reporting specific adverse health consequences, hospitalizations, or injuries, aligning with the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Herbal Doctor Remedies is voluntarily recalling Thyro-Lo, 500mg Capsules, 90-count bottles. The recall is due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically that the products have been found to be misbranded as unapproved new drugs.

The affected products were distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies in Alhambra, California. They were sold online within the United States and internationally to Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The recall includes all lots within expiry.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Herbal Doctor Remedies at 1(800) 600-0808 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Thyro-Lo, 500mg Capsules, 90-count bottles, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

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 (1)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 70 recalled by Herbal Doctor Remedies 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.

See all 70 products in this recall →