Pfizer Recalls Levoxyl Tablets Due to Strong Odor Contamination
Pfizer is recalling Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets because they emit a strong odor after the package is opened.
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 hazard is a chemical contamination (strong odor) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Pfizer Inc. is recalling Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 75 mcg, due to chemical contamination. The affected product is packaged in 100-count and 1000-count bottles and was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.
The recall was initiated because the product emits a strong odor after the package is opened. The specific lots affected include 66369B, 66679B, 66850B, 66676B, 66732B, and 67136B, with expiration dates ranging from October 2013 to March 2014.
Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions on how to dispose of the medication or obtain a replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- LEVOXYL (LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM)
- Brand
- LEVOXYL
- Manufacturer
- Pfizer Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Affected units
- 37,809
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 (10)
- Lot # a) 66369B
- Exp. 10/13
- 66679B
- Exp. 11/13
- 66850B
- Exp. 12/13
- b) 66676B
- 66732B
- 67136B
- Exp. 03/14
UPCs (11)
- 0360793856018
- 0360793850016
- 0360793852010
- 0360793851013
- 0360793857015
- 0360793853017
- 0360793854014
- 0360793858012
- 0360793855011
- 0360793859019
- 0360793860015
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by Pfizer 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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