Pfizer has just recalled a million packs of birth control pills because a fault in their manufacture means they could actually increase your chances of getting pregnant.
The affected pills include Lo/Ovral-28 tablets and Norgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol tablets. The pills were distributed only in the U.S., marketed by Akrimax Rx Products, and have expiration dates between July 31, 2013, and March 31, 2014.
Gizmodo reports:
“Normally contraceptive pills come in ordered sequence, with some containing active hormone and others being plain old placebo. Some of the faulty packs have no active hormone at all, while others don't have any placebos. Either way, you don't want to use them”.