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Nutramigen Select Batches Recalled
Select batches of Nutramigen LGG powdered formula have been recalled by the manufacturer. The following Nutramigen powdered formula batches are part of the recall. You can find the code for your formula on the bottom of the can:
- 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)
- ZL3FXJ (12.6 oz cans)
The recalled formula has a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and a “use by date” of Jan, 1, 2025. Customers with recalled formula should contact the manufacturer, Mead Johnson, at 866-534-9986.
Love Texas WIC Program All Year Long
There are so many things to love about Texas WIC.
For starters, it’s a great place for parents to turn for help. The pros at Texas WIC can also show parents the ropes for self love during pregnancy and after. Plus, nutrition tips and free healthy food packages help moms and babies eat healthy.
PRO PARENTING TIPS
Texas WIC is the perfect place to turn for your parenting questions. Whether you are pregnant and wondering what is safe for expecting moms to eat or you want help feeding your infant, Texas WIC has the answers. Plus, the program is free for qualifying Texas mothers.
As your baby grows, Texas WIC offers tips and guidance about developmental milestones and how to care, feed your baby so they grow up healthy.
SELF LOVE DURING AND AFTER PREGNANCY
Texas WIC also helps mothers stay healthy. A healthy mother helps create healthy babies. Texas WIC pros offer tips on how to eat, exercise and take care of you and your baby while you are pregnant and while breastfeeding.
HEALTHY NUTRITION
Some might say the best part of Texas WIC is the free healthy food packages for WIC clients. The packages start when moms learn they are expecting. They are also adapted for children until they turn 5 years old. So mom and babies can get free, nutritious foods like milk, bread, healthy cereal, baby formula, fruits and vegetables and so much more. The Texas WIC program is for qualifying Texas mothers and children up to age 5. To apply for Texas WIC, visit them online at Texaswic.org.
JC FOOD MART
JC Food Mart stores help WIC clients get all their WIC foods in one easy stop. Bilingual clerks help customers shop for their foods. Find out how easy WIC shopping can be, and visit a store today. JC Food Mart is a service provider for the WIC program, not a part of the WIC program.
Ways WIC Helps Moms, Babies
Mothers only want the best for their babies, and that usually starts with the news you are expecting. Luckily for qualifying Texas residents there is a program that helps mothers make sure their nutritional needs are being met to help ensure the best healthy start for their babies. Texas WIC offers nutrition education, free supplemental foods and support for moms and babies.
Here are some of the best ways Texas WIC offers help to expecting moms and moms with children up to age 5.
- WIC provides supplemental foods to qualifying pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women.
- WIC helps to improve the health of pregnant women and their babies. That includes providing baby formula to babies in need.
- WIC provides nutrition education and counseling to help participants make healthy food choices.
- WIC helps participants access other social services.
- WIC has been shown to reduce the incidence of low birth weight babies, according to studies on USDA’s website.
If you want to learn more about Texas WIC, visit their website at texaswic.org. You can also apply on online at texaswic.org/apply.
For easy WIC grocery shopping, visit JC Food Mart stores in San Antonio. Bilingual clerks help WIC clients get all their WIC foods in one easy stop. There are 10 stores throughout San Antonio. Visit today to find out how easy WIC shopping can be. Find a store near you at jcfoodmart.com/locations
Texas WIC’s New Contract Formulas
On Oct. 1, 2022, Texas WIC’s new formula contract went into effect. The listed Similac products
become the corresponding Enfamil product.
| This Similac Product…. | ….Becomes This Enfamil Product |
| Similac Advance 12.4oz PWD
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Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz PWD
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| Similac Advance 20.6oz PWD
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Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz PWD
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| Similac Advance 30.8 oz PWD
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Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz PWD
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| Similac Pro Advance 20.6oz PWD
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Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz PWD
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| Similac Pro Advance 30.8oz PWD
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Enfamil Infant 12.5 oz PWD
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| Similac Advance 13oz CON
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Enfamil Infant 13oz CON
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| Similac Advance 32oz RTU
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Enfamil Infant 32oz RTU
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| Similac Sensitive 12.5oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac Sensitive 20.1 PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac Sensitive 29.8 oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac Pro Sensitive 20.1 oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac Pro Sensitive 29.8oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac Sensitive 32oz RTU
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Enfamil Gentlease Neuropro 32oz RTU
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| Similac For Spit Up 12.5oz PWD
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Enfamil A.R. 12.9 OZ PWD
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| Similac For Spit Up 19.5oz PWD
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Enfamil A.R. 12.9 OZ PWD
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| Similac Total Comfort 12.6oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac PRO Total Comfort 20.1oz PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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| Similac PRO Total Comfort 29.8 PWD
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Enfamil Gentlease 12.4oz PWD
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Texas WIC Formula Changes Take Effect Oct. 1
On Oct. 1, Texas WIC’s new formula contract went into effect.
Texas WIC’s contract for milk-based formulas has switched from Abbott Laboratories, the makers of Similac, to Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil products. The new contract is only for milk-based formulas. All other formula products remain unchanged.
“All WIC participants receiving standard milk-based infant formulas will be transitioned to Enfamil products for benefits beginning October 2022,” according to a statement from Texas WIC.
There is a Mead Johnson product equivalent for every Abbott Laboratories product.
If you haven’t already discussed this change with your local WIC office, contact them at your earliest convenience.
“The WIC program is required to have a contract with one specific formula company to help keep costs down. We renew the contract every 5 years. The award for the contract from October 2022 – September 2027 for milk based formula is Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil. The soy-based formula will continue to be with Abbott, the makers of Similac,” according to a statement from Texas WIC.
Limited Supply of Similac Advance In Stock
JC Food Mart currently has a limited stock of Similac Advance Powder baby formula.
Because of the Abbott formula recall, we know finding formula is difficult. To help as much as possible, we want to let our customers know that we currently have it in stock, but this supply may not last.
To ensure we still have formula before you visit, you can call a location near you to confirm it is still available. Find our locations and phone numbers here.
WIC Benefits Last For Years To Come
There are more benefits than nutrition counseling, free healthy food packages, and breastfeeding support that participants gain from the Texas WIC program.
The WIC program is a government-funded nutritional program to help improve the health and nutrition for pregnant women and their children up to age 5.
“WIC saves lives and improves the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children,” according to the USDA. “The results of studies conducted by FNS and other non-government entities prove that WIC is one of the nation’s most successful and cost-effective nutrition intervention programs.”
The USDA outlines that participants get WIC benefits that may include:
- Improved birth outcomes and health care cost savings
- Improved diet
- Improved infant feeding
- Improved immunization rates and medical care
- Improved growth rates
- Earlier prenatal care
- Better health outcomes for mothers
And much, much more!
WIC participants also receive the following WIC benefits as part of the program: Supplemental nutritious foods as part of the free monthly food package. WIC clients get their food benefit lists loaded onto an EBT card. They can redeem their benefits when shopping for food. Learn more at TexasWIC.org.
WIC clients also receive nutrition education and counseling at WIC clinics and online.
Better health and nutrition can last a lifetime. All of the WIC services can help ensure that pregnant women and their children have the best chance at a healthy life. WIC is an important program that should be taken advantage of by all who are eligible.
Texas WIC experts can also help participants get connected to other health and social service resources.
WIC is an important resource for parents, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need to give their children the best possible start in life. The program helps ensure that kids get the nutrients they need to grow up healthy and strong.
To apply to Texas WIC, visit online here.