April 1 st Food List Arizona WIC Partner’s Meeting April 28, 2015 Karen Henry MS, RDN
Food list should have been received by week of April 20 th. Please contact your WIC consultant if your agency did not receive them.
USDA requested we list specific brands in a few areas we were “any brand” and “store brand” – Related to FDA standards of Identity on some foods but not all. Infant Foods (fruits & vegetables, meats) Tofu Store brands of yogurts Store brands of Crispy Rice cereal Store brands of Toasted Oats cereal Store brands of tortillas (both corn & whole wheat)
Listed brands
Listed out store brands
Show options of foods in each package Will be available in both English and Spanish
Exclusively Nursing vs. Postpartum Packages
Recipe Booklets Will include recipes for new foods – Whole wheat pasta – Yogurt Details to be determined by Nutrition Services Workgroup
Questions?