Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula Recalled for Nutrient Deficiency
Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula in 12 oz. plastic pouches is being recalled because it lacks multiple nutrients required for infant formula and may contain Cronobacter, a pathogen dangerous to infants.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class I recall. The product is intended for infants, who are a high-risk population, and involves both nutritional deficiency and potential pathogenic contamination (Cronobacter), making this a severe public health concern even without reported illnesses.
Plain-English summary
Designed by Nature LLC is recalling Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula, sold in 12 oz. plastic pouches (UPC: 0 19962 28421 2) with lot number DN-10001-KG LOT#1200-009 and expiration dates between May 1, 2021 and June 11, 2022.
The product is being recalled because it is deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula. Additionally, the firm's contract manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is sometimes found in powdered infant formulas.
The affected product was distributed in the United States through the firm's website only. Consumers who have purchased this formula should stop using it and consult with a healthcare provider about appropriate feeding options.
The recalled product
- Product
- Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula: 12 oz. plastic pouch. Easy to Digest, Nutritionally Alive, Developed for All Life Stages. For the Little Ones in Your Life. UPC: 0 19962 28421 2
- Manufacturer
- Designed by Nature LLC
- Category
- Food — Infant Formula
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (4)
- DN-10001-KG LOT#1200-009
- Expiration dates between May 01
- 2021 thru June 11
- 2022.
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by Designed by Nature LLC under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
See all 3 products in this recall →Related recalls
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