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.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #'s 33801826A, Exp 1/2013; 33802144A; 33802323A, Exp 3/2013; 33802519A, Exp 6/2013
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Contraceptive Tablets Out of Sequence: This recall has been initiated due to the potential that some regimen packages may not contain placebo tablets.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #'s 33801826A, Exp 1/2013; 33802144A; 33802323A, Exp 3/2013; 33802519A, Exp 6/2013

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1384-2012

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