CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 4 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg recalled by Lloyd
Lloyd is recalling Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 3 Feb 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1393-2012
- FDA event ID
- 61094
- Recalling firm
- Lloyd, Shenandoah, IA
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 3 Feb 2012
- FDA classified
- 22 Jun 2012
- Reported
- 4 Jul 2012
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Thyroid Medication
Timeline
| 3 Feb 2012 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 22 Jun 2012 | Classified by FDA | +140 days |
| 4 Jul 2012 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Low assay at the 9-month test interval.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 50 mcg., packaged in 100-ct. bottles, RX, NDC 0456-1321-01. Manufactured for Forest Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Subsidiary of Forest Laboratories, Inc., St. Louis, MO, by Lloyd Pharmaceutical, Shenandoah, IA.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and PR.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Subpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): Low assay at the 9-month test interval.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 1087589
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and PR.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 61094This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Thyro-Tab 0.050mg recalled by Lloyd.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Thyro-Tab 0.050mg recalled by Lloyd | Lloyd | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
More recalls from Lloyd
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 75 mcg recalled by Lloyd | Lloyd | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Thyro-Tab 0.050mg recalled by Lloyd | Lloyd | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Thyro-Tab.075 mg recalled by Lloyd | Lloyd | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
Other Levothroid (levothyroxine recalls
All 20| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 175 mcg recalled | Lloyd Inc. of Iowa | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) , 125 mcg recalled | Lloyd Inc. of Iowa | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP) , 75 mcg recalled | Lloyd Inc. of Iowa | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 100 mcg recalled | Lloyd Inc. of Iowa | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Levothroid (levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP), 200 mcg recalled | Lloyd Inc. of Iowa | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |