The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-437-2013·Announced 2013-05-29

Lloyd Inc. Recalls Thyro-Tab Tablets Due to Quality Control Deviations

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling bulk Thyro-Tab 0.088 mg tablets due to cGMP deviations and stability failures. The product was repackaged by Forest Laboratories and distributed nationwide.

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 indicates a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text cites cGMP deviations and stability failures without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Lloyd Inc. of Iowa is recalling 5,767,711 tablets of Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.088 mg. The product was packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums for repackaging and is a prescription medication. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.

The recall was initiated due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations. Following a quality review of stability failures in previous lots, the manufacturer determined there is insufficient data to confirm that other lots are not affected. The affected lots are HD04712 (Exp. Mar-13), HF08112 (Exp. Apr-13), and HF11112 (Exp. May-13).

The bulk product was distributed to Forest Laboratories, Inc. in St. Louis, MO, which repackaged the tablets into 100-tablet bottles. These repackaged products were distributed to 75 customers nationwide and in Puerto Rico. Consumers with this product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on discontinuing use and obtaining a replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Lloyd Thyro-Tab 0.088 mg., packaged in 150,000-tablet bulk drums (2/75,000-tablet bags/drum) for repackaging, RX. The firm name on the label is Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Manufacturer
Lloyd Inc. of Iowa
Category
Drug — Prescription Medication
Hazard
Affected units
5,767,711

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 (6)

  • Lot #: HD04712
  • Exp. Mar-13
  • HF08112
  • Exp Apr-13
  • HF11112
  • Exp May-13.

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 20 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.

See all 20 products in this recall →

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