What’s Happening at WIC
Stay up-to-date on events, resources, programs, research, and more from PHFE WIC.
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Infant Powdered Formula RECALL: Similac Alimentum or Elecare
The FDA is advising consumers not to use Similac, Similac PM 60/40, Alimentum, or EleCare infant formulas due to possible Cronobacter contamination. The first symptom of Cronobacter infection in infants…
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Thanks for the love! WIC scores 98% in satisfaction survey
PHFE WIC’s winter 2021 customer service survey asked the simple question, “How was your WIC appointment?” In response, thousands of WIC participants replied with heartwarming…
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WIC Partners with Hospital to Increase Access to Breast Pumps
WIC Pump Closet, a partnership between PHFE WIC and Emanate Hospital, provides free electric breast pump loans to WIC participants. PHFE WIC Regional Breastfeeding Liaisons,…
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Dole Iceberg Lettuce Recall
Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall for all Dole-branded and private label packaged greens and salads containing iceberg lettuce, processed at its…
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WIC Eggs are Now Cage-Free Only
Starting January 1, 2022, only cage-free eggs are allowed with WIC benefits. Health and safety amendments from Proposition 12 (2018) require all eggs sold in…
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Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy
Immunizations help protect you, your loved ones, and everyone around you from serious illness and even death. WIC encourages all infants, children, and adults to…
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Lost WIC Card? We can help!
Learn how to replace a lost WIC card, and solve other problems related to using WIC benefits.
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Learn about Little by Little
Learn About Little By Little School Program Little by Little School Readiness Program is an early literacy program for infants and children up to age…
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Everyone Benefits from WIC CVB Increase
WIC is a USDA-funded program that provides healthy foods to low-income pregnant and postpartum people, infants, and children up to age 5. WIC reaches nearly…
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Senators Introduce MODERN WIC Act
On November 23rd, 2021, a bipartisan bill called More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act, or MODERN WIC Act, was introduced.…
