Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Crecelac Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula recall: Cronobacter spp. contamination

Recall published 2+ years ago

Cronobacter spp. contamination

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

The hazard: Microbial contamination

This recall is a contamination finding. The product may be perfectly normal to look at, because testing — not appearance — is what caught it.

What the notice says: Cronobacter is a bacterium that can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis, respectively.

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
June 3, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Crecelac
Product type
Infant formula & baby food
Distribution
Texas
UPC codes
850042408476
Reports of harm
There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Products covered by this recall

Powdered Goat Milk Infant Formula

What the company announced

Dairy Manufacturers Inc., of Prosper, TX – 6/3/24, is notifying consumers about a safety issue associated with a product that is an extension of an ongoing voluntary recall ( https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dairy-manufacturers-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-products-due-non-compliance-requirements-under-21 ). D-M initiated a voluntary recall on 05/24/24. Crecelac Infant 0-12 with an expiration date of 08/2025 was manufactured at D.M. Mexicana Sa De Cv in Monterey, Mexico and is part of this ongoing recall. D-M is now alerting consumers that a sample of this product has tested positive for Cronobacter spp .

Cronobacter is a bacterium that can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis, respectively. Complications from Cronobacter infection in infants can include brain abscess, developmental delays, motor impairments, and death.

Symptoms of Cronobacter infection in infants may include poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, or abnormal body movements.

Crecelac 12.4 oz containers were distributed primarily in March, April, and May of 2024. The product was distributed through retail stores in the state of Texas only. The recalled product is labeled as infant formula and packaged in a 12.4 oz. cardboard and aluminum can.

Only the lot listed below had samples containing Cronobacter spp .

  • PRODUCT: Crecelac Infant 0-12 · UPC: 8 50042 40847 6 · LOT CODE: 24 039 1 CHE 352-1 · EXP. DATE: 08/2025

The recalled product can be identified by the batch code on the bottom of the can.

There have been no reports of injuries or adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.

Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, should discontinue use of the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. 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 4 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

Best-by / use-by date

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

  • 08/2025

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • s-due-non-compliance-requirements-under-21

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 Contamination

Crecelac — This recall is a contamination finding. The product may be perfectly normal to look at, because testing — not appearance — is what caught it.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  3. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.
  4. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.

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, should discontinue use of the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Dairy Manufacturers Inc. — Consumers: 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 infant formula & baby food recalled?

Cronobacter spp. contamination Cronobacter is a bacterium that can cause bloodstream and central nervous system infections, such as sepsis and meningitis, respectively.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 850042408476; best-by date 08/2025; model number s-due-non-compliance-requirements-under-21. 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 keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased Crecelac Infant 0-12, should discontinue use of the recalled product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Texas.

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