Levothyroxine recalls

The FDA has published 114 recalls involving Levothyroxine since 2012. The latest was reported on 2 Sep 2026. Most were for potency & assay. Accord Healthcare has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls114since 2012
Last 12 months28reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing61latest 2 Sep 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 112 98%Class III 2 2%

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Ongoing levothyroxine recalls

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All levothyroxine recalls, newest first

114 total

Should you stop taking Levothyroxine?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.