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Infant Formula Recall Alert:
CDC and public health officials in several states, the Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program, and FDA are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant formula.
On November 8, 2025, ByHeart Inc. recalled two lots of Whole Nutrition Infant Formula:
- Lot: 206VABP/251261P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
- Lot: 206VABP/251131P2 ("Use by 01 Dec 2026")
ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide. ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is NOT a Connecticut WIC approved formula.
For information on symptoms of botulism or more details regarding this recall including what to do with recalled formula visit https://www.cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-investigations/infant-formula-nov-2025/index.html.
The new WIC food packages are here!
Starting September 15, 2025 new WIC food packages and food options are available. These changes provide more food choices based on the latest nutrition recommendations and are here to help support healthy eating.
Changes include:
- Expanded whole grain options including whole wheat bagels, English muffins, pita, quinoa, oats, buckwheat etc.
- A permanent increase in your fruit & vegetable benefit
- Canned fish is now in all food packages for all women and children
- You can now buy fresh herbs with WIC
- Nut and Seed butter has been added
- You now have more flexibility with some of your food choices
Click the 2025 Food Guide Addendum below for an update on WIC approved foods or go to the WICShopper WIC Allowable Foods tab.
For information on what is included in your food package see the category specific menus below. Your Nutritionist will review these options with you.
12-23 month menu
2-4 year menu
Prenatal (Pregnant) menu
Fully Breastfeeding menu
Mostly Breastfeeding menu
Limited Breastfeeding/Non-Breastfeeding (Postpartum) menu
If you need help, including help with food, call your local WIC office, 211 or click the links below.
211 of Connecticut
Connecticut Foodshare
Benefits and Eligibility for HUSKY A, SNAP, WIC, and WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Fact Sheet
Click HERE
State of Connecticut Social Services
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/common-elements/how-to-apply-for-services/how-to-apply-for-services
State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture - Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
https://portal.ct.gov/doag/adarc/adarc/farmers-market-nutrition-program
CT Baby Bonds Program
Did you have a baby born on or after July 1, 2023? Was the birth covered by HUSKY? If so, your baby may be eligible to receive $3200 investment from the CT Baby Bonds program. The funds will become available when the participating child reaches adulthood (between 18-30 years).
Funds can be used for:
- Buying a home in Connecticut
- Starting or investing in a Connecticut business
- Paying for higher education or job training
- Saving for retirement.
To learn more, click HERE.
Recent Recall Information
Nutramigen powder infant formula
On December 30, 2023, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition announced a voluntarily recall of select batches of 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans of Nutramigen powder infant formula due to possible Cronobacter sakazkii contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and it is likely most of the product that was distributed in the U.S. has already been consumed. Consumers, including WIC participants, who have affected product should stop using it and throw it away or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson for a refund at 866-534-9986 or consumer.relations@rb.com. For more information about the recall, see Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products | FDA.
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“Use By Date” |
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ZL3FHG (12.6 oz cans) |
300871239418 |
“1 Jan 2025” |
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ZL3FMH (12.6 oz cans) |
300871239456 |
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ZL3FPE (12.6 oz cans) |
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ZL3FQD (12.6 oz cans) |
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ZL3FRW (19.8 oz cans) |
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ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans) |
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Although Medicaid is the first payor for dually enrolled participants, the Connecticut WIC Program has comparable products available for participants that require this type of formula on the Approved Product List. Visit https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/WIC/Formula-Resources for the full listing of products and contact your local WIC office with any questions.
ALERT: Please note this important change to the purchase of certain WIC Approved juice containers.
On January 1, 2024, the 3rd phase of Connecticut's Bottle Bill is going into effect. Half gallon (64 oz.) plastic containers of juice are included in the items subject to a 10 cent bottle deposit. The WIC Program cannot pay the 10 cent deposit. For transactions made with a WIC card, the 10 cent deposit must be paid for separately from the food items.
When purchasing 64 oz. plastic bottles of WIC approved juice, customers using WIC cards will first swipe their WIC card to pay for the WIC approved food items, then will need to pay the bottle deposit with any other form of payment.
For more information about Connecticut's Bottle Bill, click HERE.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under Five Years Old: All children over 6 months old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The best way to protect children against COVID-19 is to get them vaccinated. Like other pediatric vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine was thoroughly tested on children before being recommended, and both types of vaccines are safe and effective. All children who have already had COVID-19 should still consider getting vaccinated. Parents or caregivers can find available vaccines HERE or by contacting their healthcare provider or local pharmacy. The vaccine is available at no cost to any child who meets the age criterion, regardless of insurance or immigration status.