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Recent Recall Information

Quaker Oatmeal Squares cereal

On December 15, 2023, The Quaker Oats Company announced a recall of specific granola bars and granola cereals because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-due-possible-health-risk

The recall was updated on January 11, 2024 and for more information about the recall, see https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-quaker-issues-revised-recall-notice-additional-products-due-possible-health-risk

Below are the recalled products that are in the CT WIC Approved Product List and may have been purchased.

  Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 14.5 oz 030000064412 1/11/24 and 10/1/24

  Quaker Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar 21 oz 030000064030 1/11/24 and 10/1/24

Consumers should check their pantries for any of the products listed below and dispose of them. Additionally, consumers with any product noted below can contact Quaker Consumer Relations (9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. CST, Mon.-Fri.) at 1-800-492-9322 or visitwww.quakergranolarecall.comExternal Link Disclaimerfor additional information or product reimbursement.

 

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. 

 

 

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.  

 

 

WIC’s fruit and vegetable enhanced benefit gets an extension!  

The temporary enhanced fruit and vegetable benefit for WIC participants over the age of 1 has been extended.  

What you need to know:

The amount of fruit and vegetable benefit you or your child receives depends on your category. How much will I get? 

*NEW AMOUNTS* 

        $25 per month for each child over 12 months of age 

        $44 per month for pregnant and postpartum participants 

        $49 per month for fully or partially (mostly) breastfeeding participant 

Reminder: WIC benefits are good for 30 days and do not roll over into the next month if unused. For questions about the extra fruit and vegetable benefit, call your WIC office. For recipe ideas, go to the Yummy Recipes tab on the WICShopper app.

 

ALERT: WIC participants are eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) that provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers, and can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail-in application. You can learn more about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/ACP or by calling 1.877.384.2575.

 

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.