The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1464-2024·Announced 2024-07-17

Crecelac Infant Powdered Formula Recalled Due to Cronobacter

Dairy Manufacturers' Crecelac Infant formula (5,376 cans distributed in Texas) is recalled due to Cronobacter spp. detected during FDA testing. Products lack required premarket evaluation for food safety and nutritional standards.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The product is classified FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences. Cronobacter spp. was detected during FDA sampling.

Plain-English summary

Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling Crecelac Infant 0-12 powdered infant formula with iron in 12.4 oz cans. The recall involves 5,376 units distributed throughout Texas. Affected batch codes are 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 (expiration AUG/2025) and 24 062 1 CHE 352-1 (expiration SEP/2025).

The FDA detected Cronobacter spp. in product samples during testing. Additionally, the manufacturer did not submit the required premarket notification for these products, meaning they have not been evaluated to determine whether they meet U.S. food safety and nutritional standards.

Parents and caregivers should not use Crecelac Infant formula matching the recalled batch codes. Consumers with affected products should discontinue use immediately and consult a pediatrician or healthcare provider if they have concerns about their infant's health or nutrition.

The recalled product

Product
Crecelac Infant 0-12 powdered infant formula with iron 12.4 oz cans
Manufacturer
Dairy Manufacturers, Inc
Hazard
  • cronobacter

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 (1)

  • 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 02/09/2024 AUG/2025 24 062 1 CHE 352-1 03/08/2024 SEP/2025

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.