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Urgent recall announced for thyroid medication due to potency concerns

Headline from Pix11, on the newest of 2 developments

NEW YORK (PIX11) – A popular drug used to treat millions of Americans diagnosed with hypothyroidism is being recalled, according to an urgent drug recall issued by the manufacturer. Major Pharmaceuticals has initiated a voluntary recall of its drug Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Thyroid medicine recalled nationwide: FDA

    Headline from Our Quad Cities ·

  2. Newest

    Urgent recall announced for thyroid medication due to potency concerns

    Headline from Pix11 ·

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  1. WTOL Toledo

    Thyroid medication described as 'subpotent drug' recalled by FDA (opens WTOL Toledo)

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    WTOL Toledo's feed description

    As a Class II recall, the FDA warned that the thyroid drug could cause "temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences."

  2. News Nation Now

    Thyroid medicine levothyroxine recalled nationwide: FDA (opens News Nation Now)

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    News Nation Now's feed description

    The Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets were recalled because they aren't fully effective, said the FDA.

  3. NEWS10 ABC

    Thyroid medicine recalled nationwide: FDA (opens NEWS10 ABC)

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    NEWS10 ABC's feed description

    The Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets were recalled because they aren't fully effective, said the FDA.

  4. Quartz

    Major Pharmaceuticals is recalling thyroid drugs sold nationwide for being underdosed (opens Quartz)

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    Quartz's feed description

    The recall covers 12 levothyroxine sodium tablet packages distributed under the Major and Cardinal brand names since January 2025

  5. New York Post

    Thyroid medication recalled throughout US — see all the products affected (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The company says the reason is the medication was found to be "subpotent," that is, it may not be strong enough to work effectively.

  6. Pix11

    Urgent recall announced for thyroid medication due to potency concerns (opens Pix11)

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    Pix11's feed description

    NEW YORK (PIX11) – A popular drug used to treat millions of Americans diagnosed with hypothyroidism is being recalled, according to an urgent drug recall issued by the manufacturer. Major Pharmaceuticals has initiated a voluntary recall of its drug Levothyroxine Sodium Tablets.

  7. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Thyroid medication recalled nationwide for over potency concerns (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The recall covers seven strengths of the thyroid medication. The medication was distributed nationwide.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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