Class III · Low risk
Balziva (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets, USP)
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Is Norethindrone recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 5 ongoing FDA recalls mention Norethindrone (34 total). Check the affected lots below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Norethindrone. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Norethindrone recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 34 on record, newest first
Class III · Low risk
Junel
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specification; an impurity identified as N-Butyl-Benzene Sulfonamide (NBBS) was detected during impurity testing
Class III · Low risk
Femhrt (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol)
Chemical contamination: Firm's inspection discovered the presence of 2-phenylphenol in the product due to migration from the cardboard cartons in which the product is packaged.
Class III · Low risk
Jevantique
Chemical contamination: Firm's inspection discovered the presence of 2-phenylphenol in the product due to migration from the cardboard cartons in which the product is packaged.
Class III · Low risk
Femhrt (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol)
Chemical contamination: Firm's inspection discovered the presence of 2-phenylphenol in the product due to migration from the cardboard cartons in which the product is packaged.
Class II · Moderate risk
Necon 1/35-28
Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Class II · Moderate risk
Necon 10/11
Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Class II · Moderate risk
Zenchent (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol)
Cross Contamination With Other Products: The firm recalled Zovia, Lutera, Necon, and Zenchent, because certain lots could potentially be contaminated with trace amounts of Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ).
Class II · Moderate risk
Zeosa (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP, (chewable)
Impurities/Degradation: This recall is being carried out due to the potential for some lots not meeting impurity specifications.
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