The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0765-2021·Announced 2021-06-30

Designed by Nature Infant Formula Base Mix Recalled for Nutrient Deficiency and Pathogen Risk

Designed by Nature Base Mix Formula is recalled because it lacks multiple nutrients required for infant formula and the manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be dangerous to infants.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall meets the "Severe" threshold as an FDA Class I recall involving a high-risk pathogen (Cronobacter) in an infant formula product, combined with documented nutrient deficiencies that could cause direct harm to vulnerable infants. Although no illnesses are reported in the source text, the combination of known pathogen risk and nutritional inadequacy in a product for infants warrants a Class I classification.

Plain-English summary

Designed by Nature LLC is recalling its Base Mix Formula (.375 oz/11 g plastic pouches, UPC 0 19962 28411 3) distributed through the company's website in the United States. The product is intended for infants and is labeled as "Easy to Digest, Nutritionally Alive, Developed for All Life Stages."

The recall affects units with expiration dates between May 1, 2021 and June 11, 2022. The formula 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.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Parents and caregivers should consult their healthcare provider about appropriate feeding options for their infants.

The recalled product

Product
Designed by Nature Base Mix Formula: .375 oz/11 g plastic pouch/ Easy to Digest, Nutritionally Alive, Developed for All Life Stages. For the Little Ones in Your Life. UPC: 0 19962 28411 3 www.designed-by-nature.com
Manufacturer
Designed by Nature LLC
Category
Food — Infant Formula
Hazard
  • cronobacter
  • nutrient-deficiency

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 (3)

  • Expiration dates between May 01
  • 2021 thru June 11
  • 2022.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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