Class II โ€” Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard โ€” use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP Recalled by Abbott Laboratories Due to Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have...

Date: July 19, 2012
Company: Abbott Laboratories
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Abbott Laboratories directly.

Affected Products

Synthroid (levothyroxine sodium) Tablets USP, 50 mcg, Rx Only, 90-Count Bottle, Abbott Laboratories, North Chicago, IL 60064, NDC: 0074-4552-90.

Quantity: 53,448 Bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Defective Container: A number of Synthroid bottles have a localized thin wall defect on the bottom which may potentially impact the stability of the tablets.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Abbott Laboratories

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report