FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0470-2025

Product

Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets, USP 112 mcg (0.112mg), 1000 tablets, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc. Princeton, NJ 08540. Manufactured by: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Sarigam, Valsad, Gujarat, India, NDC 33342-398-44.

Brand name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Generic name
Levothyroxine Sodium
Active ingredient
Levothyroxine Sodium
Route
Oral
NDCs
33342-393, 33342-394, 33342-395, 33342-396, 33342-397, 33342-398, 33342-399, 33342-400, 33342-401, 33342-402 +2 more
FDA application
ANDA211417
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: MLF2401A, Exp 01/31/2026

Why it was recalled

Presence of a foreign substance: black hair found embedded in tablet.

Recalling firm

Firm
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Manufacturer
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
304 Atlanta Arcade, Church Road, Mumbai, N/A, India

Distribution

Quantity
1,344- 1000 count bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-05-29
FDA classified
2025-06-12
Posted by FDA
2025-06-18
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0470-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Levothyroxine Sodium · FDA Drug Recalls