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Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Due to Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: This recall has...

Date: April 23, 2012
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
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 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Jolessa (levonorgestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.15 mg/0.03 mg, each Dispenser contains 91 tablets, 91 Day Regimen, Rx Only, Shaping Women's Health, Manufactured by: Barr Laboratories, Inc., Pomona, NY 10970, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Sellersville, PA 18960, NDC 0555-9123-66.

Quantity: 40,750 Dispensers

Why Was This Recalled?

Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: This recall has been initiated due to the potential that some regimen packages may not contain placebo tablets.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. has 33 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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