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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Baby Food & Formula

Farmalac and Crecelac Infant Formulas Recalled for Safety and Bacteria Concerns

Agency Publication Date: October 21, 2024
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Summary

Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. is recalling 5,376 cans of Farmalac and Crecelac powdered infant formulas because they have not been evaluated for U.S. food safety and nutritional standards. Additionally, the Crecelac Infant formula tested positive for Cronobacter bacteria during FDA sampling. These products were distributed throughout Texas in 12.4 oz cans.

Risk

Cronobacter bacteria can cause life-threatening infections such as sepsis or meningitis in infants. Symptoms may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, or abnormal body movements.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Farmalac and Crecelac brand powdered infant formulas sold in 12.4 oz cans throughout Texas with specific lot codes and expiration dates.
  2. Identify Farmalac powdered infant formula with iron by looking for lot codes 24 040 1 FBE 352-1 (Exp 08/2025) or 24 068 1 FBE 352-1 (Exp 09/2025).
  3. Identify Crecelac Infant 0-12 powdered infant formula with iron by looking for lot codes 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 (Exp AUG/2025) or 24 062 1 CHE 352-1 (Exp SEP/2025).
  4. Identify Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose powdered infant formula with iron by looking for lot codes 24 044 1 FBLE 352-1 (Exp AUG/2025) or 24 068 1 FBLE 352-1 (Exp SEP/2025).
  5. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Dairy Manufacturers, Inc. for further instructions.
  6. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional assistance.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Farmalac powdered infant formula with iron (12.4 oz)by Farmalac
Variants: Powdered, With iron
Lot Numbers:
24 040 1 FBE 352-1 (Exp 08/2025)
24 068 1 FBE 352-1 (Exp 09/2025)

Recall #: F-1463-2024

Product: Crecelac Infant 0-12 powdered infant formula with iron (12.4 oz)by Crecelac
Variants: Powdered, With iron, 0-12 months
Lot Numbers:
24 039 1 CHE 352-1 (Exp AUG/2025)
24 062 1 CHE 352-1 (Exp SEP/2025)
Date Ranges: Manufactured 02/09/2024, Manufactured 03/08/2024

Recall #: F-1464-2024; Cronobacter spp. detected by FDA sampling

Product: Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose powdered infant formula with iron (12.4 oz)by Farmalac
Variants: Powdered, With iron, Low lactose, 0-12 months
Lot Numbers:
24 044 1 FBLE 352-1 (Exp AUG/2025)
24 068 1 FBLE 352-1 (Exp SEP/2025)
Date Ranges: Manufactured 02/13/2024, Manufactured 03/08/2024

Recall #: F-1465-2024

Product Images

Images 1-3: “Crecelac Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1”

Images 1-3: “Crecelac Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1”

Images 4-6: “Crecelac Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 062 1 CHE 352-1”

Images 4-6: “Crecelac Powdered Goat-Milk Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 062 1 CHE 352-1”

Images 7-9: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron Low Lactose 0-12 months Lot #: 24 044 1 FBLE 352-1”

Images 7-9: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron Low Lactose 0-12 months Lot #: 24 044 1 FBLE 352-1”

Images 10-12: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron Low Lactose 0-12 months Lot #: 24 068 1 FBLE 352-1”

Images 10-12: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron Low Lactose 0-12 months Lot #: 24 068 1 FBLE 352-1”

Images 13-15: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 068 1 FBE 352-1”

Images 13-15: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 068 1 FBE 352-1”

Images 16-18: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 040 1 FBE 352-1”

Images 16-18: “Farmalac Powdered Infant Formula with Iron 0-12 months Lot #: 24 040 1 FBE 352-1”

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Crecelac 0-12 Lot #: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1, Front label, Back label, Use by AUG2025

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 94683
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Dairy Manufacturers, Inc
Sold By: Retailers throughout Texas
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (5376 cans)
Distributed To: Texas

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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response

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