Levothyroxine recall 2026: The FDA initiated a nationwide recall of some lots of levothyroxine sodium tablets distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals after the tablets were found to be subpotent. The action applies to 10-count blister packs sold individually or in cartons containing 10 blister packs.
Because levothyroxine sodium tablets are used to treat hypothyroidism and goiter, among other conditions, patients who take the recalled product should check the lot number and expiration date on the package before using another dose. The FDA classified the recall as Class II.
Major Pharmaceuticals blister packs
The recall is limited to some lots distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, not every package of levothyroxine sodium tablets. The product was packaged in 10-count blister packs, a format that could appear on its own or inside cartons containing 10 blister packs, so patients may need to inspect both the outer carton and the individual blister packaging.
That packaging detail gives patients the fastest way to narrow the search: if the tablets are in this format, the next step is to compare the lot information and expiration date against the recall information before taking the medication again.
FDA Class II
The FDA’s Class II designation means the recalled tablets may cause temporary, reversible health effects. The recall was issued because the tablets were subpotent, meaning they did not contain the expected strength.
For a patient, the practical issue is not to guess at the dose or stop treatment on their own. The instruction attached to this recall is the opposite: people should not discontinue their medication unless directed to do so by a healthcare provider.
What patients should do
Anyone who finds an affected package should contact their doctor or pharmacist for advice. That is the immediate step while the medication remains in use and before any replacement or change in treatment is made.
Which exact lot numbers and expiration dates should patients check to see whether their tablets are affected? That is the item to verify on the package itself, because the recall applies only to some lots and the screening happens at the lot level.
