Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-851-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-851-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.

Recall #: D-252-2013
Affected scope: 29613 bottles
Initiated: March 28, 2013

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Pfizer Inc. recalled Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC… - a moderate-severity action.

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC… was recalled by Pfizer Inc. in April 24, 2013. Reason: Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-252-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Pfizer Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: April 24, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-252-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) tablets, USP 50 mcg, packaged in a) 100-count bottles (NDC 60793-851-01) and b) 1000-count bottles ( NDC 60793-851-10 ) Rx only, Manufactured and Distributed by: King Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Bristol, TN 37620.

Reason for recall

Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Completed
Recall number	D-252-2013
Date reported	April 24, 2013
Date initiated	March 28, 2013
Recalling firm	Pfizer Inc.
Firm location	New York, NY
Affected scope	29613 bottles
Distribution	Nationwide and PR

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Chemical contamination: emission of strong odor after package was opened.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 24, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-252-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide and PR.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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