Nationwide recall issued for this thyroid medication. See products
Here's what's trending across the USA right now:
While consumers are being urged to return their medicine to the point of purchase, Major Rugby shared in its letter that taking them "is not likely to cause adverse health effects."
Adding to this, Here’s what you should know about the recalled products and how to identify them.
Meanwhile, Major Rugby issued a recall for 12 of its levothyroxine sodium tablet packages, including individual packs of 10 and boxes containing 10 blister packs.
Notably, The Mayo Clinic notes that levothyroxine sodium tablets are used to treat hypothyroidism, enlarged thyroid glands and a type of thyroid cancer.
As per the latest buzz, The tablets, sold under the Major and Cardinal brand names, were distributed nationwide beginning in January 2025, according to Major Rugby’s recall letter sent to retailers.
In further updates, Major Rugby shared in its letter that taking the recalled medication "is not likely to cause adverse health effects," though it suggests returning the tablets to the place of purchase.
On top of that, According to the letter and a report from the Food and Drug Administration, the recalled pills are "subpotent," meaning they deliver less medication than they’re supposed to.
Below are the affected packages, all of which require a prescription:
Source: USA Today