FDA Recalls Infant Formula Over Cronobacter Contamination
Crecelac and Farmalac formulas distributed by Dairy Manufacturers Inc. pose severe infection risks for infants.
- FDA detected Cronobacter in Crecelac Goat Milk Infant Formula from a Texas store.
- Recall includes Crecelac and Farmalac formulas, affecting 12.4-ounce cans sold in Texas and potentially other states.
- No illnesses reported yet, but Cronobacter can cause life-threatening infections like sepsis and meningitis in infants.
- Dairy Manufacturers Inc. failed to comply with FDA premarket notification requirements before distribution.
- Parents advised to stop using these formulas and consult healthcare providers for safe alternatives.