FDA issues nationwide recall of certain thyroid medications sold by Major Rugby: See the list

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Published July 27, 2026 9:48 PM EDT

FILE - Thyroid medication recalled. (Major Rugby)

The Brief

    • A recall has been issued for levothyroxine sodium tablets that were sold nationwide, according to the FDA.
    • The medication, which is sold by Major Rugby, is used to treat hypothyroidism.
    • Customers are advised to return their medication if it's involved in the current recall.

A recall has been issued for a thyroid medication that was sold nationwide, according to a Food and Drug Administration alert. 

Dig deeper:

Major Rugby, a pharmaceutical company, issued a recall of its levothyroxine sodium tablets on July 13. 

FILE - Certain lots of  levothyroxine sodium tablets, which is used as a thyroid medication, were recalled by the FDA. (Major Rugby)

The recall involves the following lots:

The pills that are involved in the recall are "subpotent," which basically means they won’t deliver as much medication as intended. 

The pills were shipped out on Jan. 22, 2025. 

What they're saying:

The company noted that taking the recalled medication will likely not "cause adverse health effects." 

What you can do:

Any customers who purchased this medication should return it, the company advised. 

For more information, visit the Major Rugby recall website.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from a recall letter posted on Major Rugby’s website and an FDA alert. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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