WIC Authorized Infant Formula

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URGENT RECALL: Abbott has issued a recall for their Similac Powder baby formulas.

• Similac Powder - Advance, Total Comfort, Sensitive, and Spit Up
• Alimentum Powder

Recalled baby formulas include:

• Lot numbers starting with 22-37; and
• K8, SH, or Z2 (see image); and
• Expiration date April 2022 or later.

Check your formula lot numbers at similacrecall.com.

• If recalled, DO NOT feed your baby the formula.
• Mark all recalled cans as “Do Not Use”. See details on how to exchange or replace baby formula below.

WIC Formula Options:

• Temporary Choices for Infant Formula - Handout with photos (4/14/22) (PDF)

How to exchange recalled formula:

1. Stores - Try to return baby formula to the store
   • Each store is different in what they can offer.
   • Some stores may take recalled baby formula back and offer an exchange, store credit, or refund. If this is an option, you can use that credit or refund to get any baby formula.
   • If the store won’t exchange baby formula see number 2 & 3 below.
2. Similac Formula Company (Abbott) - Return recalled baby formula to Abbott
   Families can return recalled baby formula stored at home to Abbott. To do this:
   • Go to www.SimilacRecall.com or call 1-800-986-8540;
   • On the website, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Check Lot Number”;
   • Enter in the lot number on the bottom of your recalled formula can;
   • If it’s recalled baby formula, a drop-down form appears stating the lot number is part of the recall;
   • Complete and submit the form;
   • A message will pop-up saying, “Abbott received the return request and to watch your email for a link to get the unique return label”;
   • Families need to pack up the baby formula in a box, add the label provided, and take it as directed on the email to mail it back to Abbott;
   • It will take up to 4 weeks for families to receive a check. Families aren’t limited to what they can do with the funds.

How to replace or change WIC baby formula benefits:

• WIC Clinic - Call your WIC clinic to get baby formula benefits replaced or change baby formulas.
  • Check to see what WIC baby formula is available at your stores;
  • Call the clinic to replace or change baby formula benefits as needed;
• WIC state office - if you can’t get a hold of your clinic, call the state at 1-800-841-1410 Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.

Resources:

• Frequently Asked Questions: Resources for Families Impacted by the Infant Formula  
• Basic Food (SNAP) and food banks - ParentHelp123 webpage or call at 1-800-322-2588.

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