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Crecelac and Farmalac Infant Formula recall: Food Compliance Programs – Baby Formula

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Food Compliance Programs – Baby Formula

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4 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Food safety concern

This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

What the notice says: We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of our products.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Published
May 24, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Crecelac and Farmalac
Product type
Infant formula & baby food
Distribution
Texas
UPC codes
850042408476, 850042408414, 850042408391
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Infant Formula

What the company announced

Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 5/24/24 , is voluntarily recalling all lot codes for infant formulas available in the US: Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose to the retail and wholesale level. The products have been found in non-compliance with the requirements of the FDA under section 21 CFR 106.110 New Infant formula registration.

Dairy Manufacturers is conducting this voluntary recall because the products listed were sold in the U.S. without complying with the FDA’s infant formula regulations. This was identified after an FDA notification, because the firm has not submitted the required premarket notification. Parents and caregivers should understand that the products have not been evaluated by FDA to determine whether they meet U.S. food safety and nutritional standards. No illnesses have been reported to date.

The products are labeled as infant formula and are packaged in a cardboard and aluminum can of 12.4 oz. Products were sold only in the state of Texas at retail level. The recalled products are:

  • PRODUCT: Crecelac Infant 0-12 · UPC: 8 50042 40847 6 · EXP. DATES: 08/2025; 09/2025
  • PRODUCT: Farmalac 0-12 · UPC: 8 50042 40841 4 · EXP. DATES: 08/2025; 09/2025
  • PRODUCT: Farmalac 0-12 Low lactose · UPC: 8 50042 40839 1 · EXP. DATES: 08/2025; 09/2025

Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0- 12 low lactose are urged to discontinue use of the recalled products and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. There have been no known reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-972-347-2341 (Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST).

This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of our products.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 850042408476
  • 850042408414
  • 850042408391

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 08/2025

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12.4 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

Crecelac and Farmalac — This product was withdrawn on a food safety ground. The lot codes listed are what define the recall — identical packs from other runs are unaffected.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. If anyone is unwell after eating it, call a clinician and mention the recall by name.
  3. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0- 12 low lactose are urged to discontinue use of the recalled products and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Dairy Manufacturers Inc. — Consumers: Dairy Manufacturers Inc., 1-972-347-2341

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Crecelac and Farmalac infant formula & baby food recalled?

Food Compliance Programs – Baby Formula We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety, quality, and compliance of our products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850042408476, 850042408414, 850042408391; best-by date 08/2025. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, Farmalac 0-12 and Farmalac 0- 12 low lactose are urged to discontinue use of the recalled products and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Texas.

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