Month: January 2024

Recall: Quaker Granola Bars and Breakfast Cereal

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a nationwide recall for Quaker Recalls Granola Bars and Granola Cereals Due to Possible Health Risk because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Please see the affected products UPCs below

  • Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon 14.5 oz UPC 030000061534
  • Quaker Oatmeal Squares Cinnamon 21 oz UPC 030000320730
  • Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 oz UPC 030000064412
  • Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 21 oz UPC 030000064030

WIC families, who have purchased the affected product are urged not to consume the product and dispose them. For a refund, contact Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-492-9322 or visit www.quakergranolarecall.com for additional information.

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Full details regarding the FDA recall can be found here.

For further questions or concerns, please text us at 91997 to speak with a WIC counselor.

WIC is More Convenient Than Ever

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WIC offers appointments by phone, video, in-person, and online. Choose the appointment method that works best for you to connect with your WIC counselor.

Sign up for WIC today

If you are pregnant or have a child under age 5, please apply for WIC online. We will contact you to confirm your eligibility and complete your enrollment. In-person enrollments can be scheduled at a WIC office near you, and you will receive your food benefits the same day if you qualify. Enrollments can also be completed entirely by phone or video. You will receive your WIC benefits by mail within a few days if you qualify.

Connect with other parents through our group classes on Zoom

Two 30-minute group classes are available each weekday. Check out the group class schedule to find the class time that works best for you and join from home or on the go. Whether you have a class appointment or not, we would love to see you in class!

Attend appointments at home or at a WIC office near you

Many WIC appointments can be completed by phone, in-person, or online. Throughout your pregnancy and your baby’s first year, you will have appointments with a WIC counselor every 1-3 months. After your baby turns 1, we will reassess their eligibility every year. If your family continues to qualify for WIC, you will have a minimum of four WIC appointments per year. Some appointments will be with a WIC counselor, and some will be classes.

A WIC counselor is reviewing the infant formula preparation instructions on the back of the can with a mom holding her baby.

Appointments with WIC counselors are by video, phone, or in-person. Class appointments are online or on Zoom. Let your WIC counselor know at your next contact if you have a preferred appointment method!

If you missed your appointment or need to reschedule, text 91997.

Read more about WIC appointment types

If you have a phone appointment, you will receive a text or call the day before your appointment with the information you will need. Please expect a call in the morning before 12 PM or afternoon before 5 PM on your appointment day.

In-person services are by appointment time only. Please arrive a few minutes before your appointment. If the door is locked, call the phone number on the door to let your WIC counselor know that you have arrived.

We will text you the link to join the video call on the day of your appointment. Simply click the link at the time of your appointment.

For online class appointments, go to wichealth.org on or near your appointment date to take one or more lessons. If it is your first time visiting wichealth.org, please sign up. If you are a returning user, log in to complete a lesson. We will text you when your benefits have been added to your card and your next appointment is scheduled.

Two group classes are available each weekday. Check out the group class schedule to find the class time that works best for you and join from home or on the go. Whether you have a class appointment or not, we would love to see you in class!

Check your WIC Benefits on the WIC App

A WIC participant is viewing the California WIC App on their phone.

Your WIC benefits may have already been added to your card this month. Check your WIC food balance on the WIC app. Remember to shop for ALL of your foods before your benefit end date!

If you do not see benefits on your WIC food balance, or if you need to make a change, text 91997.

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Renewing Your WIC Account

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Once per year, you will have a recertification appointment to renew your child’s WIC eligibility. If your appointment is in person at a WIC office, please bring your child(ren) with you and their most recent vaccination history. If you cannot bring your child, please bring their recent medical records with height, weight, and anemia test results.

During your appointment, we will:

  • Confirm your family income or child’s Medi-Cal status
  • Talk about your child’s growth and nutrition
  • Connect you with other community resources
  • Load more food benefits onto your WIC card

WIC counselors are here to educate and empower you to build a healthy future for your family. We encourage you to ask questions and bring up any challenges you are facing. We will do our best to help or connect you with someone who can.

If you need to replace your WIC card, let your WIC counselor know. We are happy to replace it.

Please prepare these documents for your appointment

To reassess your eligibility, please provide the following items listed below. If your appointment is by phone, we will text you a link to upload photos of your documents.

Examples include:

  • Active Medi-Cal numbers
  • Paystub or statement from the last 30 days
  • Disability pay
  • Unemployment benefits
  • Social security benefits
  • Other

If you do not have an income or Medi-Cal, tell your WIC counselor at your appointment.

If you have moved, please provide one of the following items that shows your current address and full name:

  • Active Medi-Cal numbers
  • Any mail
  • Any bill
  • Driver's license or ID
  • Bank statement
  • Car registration/insurance
  • Other

If you do not have proof of residency or Medi-Cal, tell your WIC counselor at your appointment.

Weight, height, and anemia test results

Please provide any height, weight, and anemia test results within the last 60 days. If you are unable to provide this information, request one from your healthcare provider at your next visit. The document can be an official form or aftercare summary visit and must include:

  • First and last name
  • Date of birth
  • Weight, height, and/or anemia test results
  • Date the results were taken
  • Healthcare provider's name and/or signature

If you do not have recent height, weight, or anemia test result documents from your child(ren)'s healthcare provider, tell your WIC counselor at your appointment.

Immunization Record

Please provide your child's immunization record (yellow card) or an electronic vaccine record. Your child's electronic vaccine record may be obtained here . The digital vaccine record will include your child's vaccination dates and future vaccine recommendations.


What if I don’t have a document?

After we complete your enrollment, you will have 30 days to provide any missing proof of income or address. Tell your WIC counselor during your appointment if you cannot provide a document. WIC will generally accept a sworn statement as a last resort.

Recall: Nutramigen Powder Formula

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Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition, a producer of nutrition products, has voluntarily recalled six batches of Nutramigen Powder Formula due to possible contamination of bacteria. The select batches of Nutramigen Powder 12.6 and 19.8oz cans were manufactured in June 2023 and were distributed through retail stores nationwide.

WIC families, who have purchased Nutramigen Powder 12.6oz or 19.8oz containers should check the bottom of the can to identify whether the batch number is affected. The products have a UPC of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and “Use By Date” of “1 Jan 2025”. The following batch codes are:

  • ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans);
  • ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans); and
  • ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans).

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Families are asked to dispose formula affected by the recall. If you have any questions, please contact your pediatrician. For a refund, contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition at 866-534-9986 or email consumer.relations@rb.com

Full details regarding the FDA recall can be found here.

Please note that no illnesses have been reported, and no other Nutramigen Powder Formula batches or other Reckitt/MJN products are affected.

For further questions or concerns, please text us at 91997 to speak with a WIC counselor.