Reduced fat (2%) milk is only available for certain medical conditions. Fat free milk (skim) & low fat milk (1/2%, 1%).Milk - Type and container size listed on current benefits Not Approved: any other brand, type, or size * Due to the recent recall of Abbott Nutrition Powdered Formula Products (Similac, Alimentum, EleCare), WIC has provided a list of substitutions that can be found HERE Infant Formula - The brand, type, and size as listed on the current benefits Not Approved: cereal with added fruit, formula, DHA/ARA or organic containers *Available to exclusively breastfed babies only. Not Approved: desserts, dinners, cobblers, delights, organic, added sugar, starch, or DHA/ARA The complete list of WIC-approved foods can be found below on this page.įor a complete list of foods in Microsoft Excel form, please click HERE.įor more information on the WIC program, the WIC Shopper App, and the approved foods list, please view the the WIC Program Booklet (English) or the WIC Program Booklet (Spanish)įruits & Vegetables - 4 oz. WIC foods are chosen because they contain necessary nutrients for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, and early childhood. Your WIC benefits can be used at any WIC-authorized store within the state. WIC benefits can be used to buy healthy food at over 340 authorized grocery stores statewide. Nutritious foods – at no cost to participant – worth at a minimum of $54 per month (see Foods Provided by WIC).

If your child has used a recalled formula and has symptoms of illness such as poor feeding, irritability, temperature changes, jaundice, grunting breaths, abnormal movements, lethargy, rash, or blood in the urine or stool call your child's health care provider to report their symptoms and seek medical care right away.WIC achieves positive health outcomes through : Additional information regarding WIC benefits and the recall can be found here.

If there are any issues with returns, contact our office for assistance.

Clients do not need a receipt and formula does not have to be returned to the store where it was purchased. For example, if clients are currently receiving Similac Advance they will be able to purchase Enfamil Infant but not Enfamil Gentlease.Ĭlients can return opened or empty cans if they are part of the recall to any retail store. Clients will need to purchase the alternate formula that corresponds with their current formula. Temporary alternative choices of formulas with WIC benefits are found in the chart. The products included in the recall have a multi-digit number starting with the first two digits 22 through 37, contains K8, SH, or Z2 and have an expiration date of April 1, 2022, or after.

WIC recipients are encouraged to check the lot numbers found on the bottom of the can. Abbott Labs voluntarily recalled powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare on Feb.

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