RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0763-2021/FDA enforcement

Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula: 12 OZ

What you need to know

Class I
  • What happened

    Products are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the firms contract manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly…

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A process failure may have allowed harmful bacteria to survive in a product that is meant to be safe.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDesigned by Nature LLC
Recalling firmDesigned by Nature LLCLong Beach, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 19962 28421 2
Lot / date codes
  • DN-10001-KG LOT#1200-009
  • Expiration dates between May 01, 2021 thru June 11, 2022.
Distribution area

US distribution only from firms website

United States

Quantity affectedCows Milk Formula 171.47 kg
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 30, 2021
FDA recall numberF-0763-2021

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Designed by Nature LLC initiated this food recall on June 14, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Products are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the firms contract manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is sometimes found in powdered infant formulas. The FDA report lists distribution as: US distribution only from firms website.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Products are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the firms contract manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly dangerous to infants and is sometimes found in powdered infant formulas.

Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula: 12 OZ was made or distributed by Designed by Nature LLC in Long Beach, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0763-2021, dated June 30, 2021.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, cronobacter bacteria can cause severe illness, especially in infants and premature babies.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Cronobacter

Symptoms to watch for

In infants, possible poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting or seizures. In adults, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

When symptoms may appear

The timing varies; infant infections can become serious quickly.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, especially premature or low-birth-weight babies, and immunocompromised people are at highest risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group.
  2. 2If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

Powdered infant formula and infant-feeding products warrant extra caution.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula: 12 OZ recall?

Designed by Nature LLC recalled Designed by Nature Cow's Milk Formula: 12 OZ in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0763-2021. Products are deficient in multiple nutrients required for infant formula, and the firms contract manufacturer does not test for Cronobacter, a pathogen that can be particularly…

What are the symptoms of Cronobacter exposure?

In infants, possible poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting or seizures. In adults, fever and gastrointestinal symptoms may occur.

How quickly can Cronobacter symptoms appear?

The timing varies; infant infections can become serious quickly.

Who is most at risk from Cronobacter?

Infants, especially premature or low-birth-weight babies, and immunocompromised people are at highest risk.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not feed the affected product to an infant or anyone in a high-risk group. If an infant has poor feeding, unusual irritability, fever or breathing problems, seek urgent medical care. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and follow the recall notice for safe disposal.

How do I get a refund from Designed by Nature LLC?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0763-2021 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Designed by Nature LLC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0763-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.