National Safety Recall - Aug. 24
A thyroid medication may contain too much active thyroid hormone. FDA also issued a more detailed update on the alfalfa-sprout outbreak covered yesterday.
Thyroid tablets recalled nationwide — possible superpotency
Vitruvias Therapeutics is recalling one lot of Thyroid Tablets USP, 30 mg, because testing found the tablets may be superpotent. FDA posted the recall on August 24. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The affected product is:
- Vitruvias Therapeutics Thyroid Tablets USP, 30 mg
- NDC 69680-166-00
- Lot 504950
- Expiration September 30, 2026
The lot was distributed nationwide. About 1,955 units were sold. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
Too much thyroid hormone can cause rapid heart rate, abnormal heart rhythms, hypertension, chest pain, nervousness, muscle weakness, heat intolerance and weight loss. FDA says older adults, pregnant women and infants may face particular risks. No adverse events linked to the recall had been reported.
Importantly, patients taking the recalled medication should not simply stop taking it. FDA says they should contact their health-care provider for guidance and, if necessary, a replacement prescription.
Alfalfa-sprout outbreak update
FDA today formally updated its investigation of the Everything Sprouts/Calco alfalfa-sprout recall discussed yesterday. The agency confirms 55 illnesses in 15 states, including four hospitalizations, involving multiple strains of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and Salmonella. No deaths have been reported. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)
The recalled sprouts were distributed to grocery stores, wholesalers and restaurants in Minnesota and Wisconsin, although FDA says it is investigating whether they reached additional states. Consumers should not eat recalled products and should clean surfaces or containers that contacted them.
Other agency checks
CPSC: We found no new August 24 consumer-product recall. Its latest major recalls remain the August 20 batch already covered.
NHTSA: We found no new urgent national vehicle-recall announcement today. NHTSA's press-release page has no recall-specific announcement newer than the previously covered actions. (NHTSA)
USDA FSIS: We found no new August 23 or August 24 meat, poultry or processed-egg recall. Its latest recalls remain the August 17 Indus Foods pickled goat/chicken and Asian America Trading fish-skin actions. (Food Safety and Inspection Service)
