Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC 0555-9014-67

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    NDC 0555-9014-67, Lot numbers 33802921A, exp 8/2013; 33803173A, exp 10/2013; 33803695A, exp 2/2014; and 33803942A, exp 3/2014.
  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:
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Lessina(R) (Levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP) 0.1 mg/0.02 mg, 28 day regimen, Rx only, Barr Laboratories Inc., Pomona, NY --- NDC 0555-9014-67

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

NDC 0555-9014-67, Lot numbers 33802921A, exp 8/2013; 33803173A, exp 10/2013; 33803695A, exp 2/2014; and 33803942A, exp 3/2014.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-681-2013

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