Approved Food List & Food Package Database Updates

Objectives Review Approved Foods List survey results Provide updates for: The January 2016 Approved Foods List Food Package Database changes Formula changes

Approved Foods List Survey Results 156 people complete the survey 3 Districts did not participate in the survey

Approved Foods List Survey Results Salsa Tomato sauce Beans 2% Milk Yes- 14.84% No- 85.16% Items that need clarification: -Salsa, Tomato sauce, and tomato paste are allowed. Spaghetti sauce is not. Cannot contain added Sugar, Fat, or Oil. Seasonings allowed for these items -Purchase canned bean w/ CVV - can Immature canned beans, not fresh or canned mature beans - can any type of frozen beans- mature and immature

Approved Foods List Survey Results Salsa, Tomato sauce, and Tomato paste are allowed Cannot contain added sugar, fat, or oil Spaghetti sauce in is not allowed Can you purchase beans with the Cash Value Voucher? Canned immature beans, fresh immature beans, frozen mature and frozen immature 2% Milk Currently not allowed, Food Package Committee will look at developing a policy in 2016 Immature beans, peas, and lentils -Green beans, Green peas, Snow peas, Sugar snap peas, pole beans Mature beans, peas, and lentils -black bean, black-eyed peas, soybeans, split peas, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, mature lima

Approved Foods List Survey Results Fresh produce instead of baby food Items labeled clearly in stores Make food list into a booklet Explain paying the difference for the produce vouchers Decrease the number of items

Approved Foods List Survey Results Yogurt Almond Milk Rice Milk Whole Grain products Pasta Quinoa Bulgar

Approved Foods List Survey Results Yogurt: Under Consideration for 2017 Whole Grain products Pasta: Under consideration for 2017 Quinoa: Not USDA Approved Bulgar: Under Consideration for 2017 Almond Milk: Not USDA Approved Rice Milk: Not USDA Approved Yogurt is allowed Almond milk & Rice milk -not allowed per Fed Regs Whole wheat pasta allowed Quinoa-not allowed per Fed Regs Bulgar-allowed per Fed Regs

Approved Foods List Survey Results Dry Milk Evaporated Milk Fruit Juice Canned Fruits

Approved Foods List Survey Results Why was 2% milk removed? Removed based on the USDA Final Rule, but States have the option to develop issuance policy for clients’ with special nutritional needs Why don’t all stores have the WIC items labeled? Vendors are encouraged to use “WIC approved” or “WIC eligible” shelf talkers for minimum inventory items. The Vendor unit does not apply a sanction if it is missing under current policies.

Approved Foods List Survey Results What are legumes? Examples are beans, peas, and lentils Why don’t we offer almond milk? Not approved by USDA Can I take advantage of the buy one get one free? Yes, see the “WIC Tips” section of the Approved Foods List.

Approved Foods List Survey Results Can you create a Food package with fluid milk & cheese-no dry milk? Yes, Existing Food Packages: C34 (alternates monthly with V21) Children 2-5 y.o. W34 (alternates monthly with V34) NBF/SBF women W14 (alternates monthly with V10) PN/MBF women

Approved Foods List Survey Results The pictures with the foods help the clients! More training for store staff is needed Flexibility with the milk options Lower fat milk for higher weight 1 year olds 2% milk for lower weight children 2-5 years and women

January 2016 Approved Food List Update

Approved Foods List Updates Infant Foods Fruits and Vegetables Adding Beech-Nut Naturals line Stages 1, 2, and 3 in 4 oz jars 42 flavors that are approved

Approved Foods List Updates Infant Foods Fruits and Vegetables Gerber baby food jars Removed 4 oz glass jars Removed 7 oz twin pack 8 oz Still Approved! 4 oz 7 oz Twin Pack

January 2016 Approved Food List Update: Infant Foods

January 2016 Approved Food List Update: Nondiscrimination Statement Note: A revised Spanish Nondiscrimination statement was not ready at the time of print.

Food Package Database Updates Updates will take effect January 1, 2016 Infant voucher message change Formula updates

Infant Food Voucher Message Old Voucher Message New Voucher Message Infant Food: 4-4 oz OR 2-8 oz (twin pack) containers baby food fruit and/or vegetable (Stage 2, or 2nd foods) Fruit and/or vegetable: 4-4 oz containers Beech-Nut Classics stage2 OR 4-4 oz Beech-Nut Naturals stage 1,2,or3 OR 2-8 oz (twin pack) Gerber 2nd foods

New Voucher Message CPA FPC E00 FPC E01 VC A36 INFANT Fruit and/or vegetable: FOOD: 4-4 oz containers Beech-Nut Classics stage 2 OR 4-4 oz Beech-Nut Naturals stage 1,2, or 3 OR 2-8 oz (twin pack) Gerber 2nd foods

FORMULA UPDATES Gerber Extensive HA New Voucher Codes – 999 Food Package Voucher Code Voucher Message L10 SPECIAL FORMULA: 1-14.1 oz. can powder Gerber Extensive HA L11 SPECIAL FORMULA: 2-14.1 oz. cans powder Gerber Extensive HA L12 SPECIAL FORMULA: 3-14.1 oz. cans powder Gerber Extensive HA

FORMULA UPDATES Enfamil EnfaCare and AR 32 oz. RTF container is being discontinued Beginning March 1, 2016, only manufacturing RTF in 8 oz. - 6 pack and 2 oz. nursettes Estimated on shelf retailer availability until April 2016 Updated voucher wording to include “OR” statement listing both 32 oz. and 8 oz. 6 pack products through transition period No change to 2 oz. nursette vouchers

FORMULA UPDATES Enfamil EnfaCare Voucher Update: Old Voucher Message New Voucher Message SPECIAL FORMULA: 6-32 oz. containers ready to feed Enfamil EnfaCare SPECIAL FORMULA: 6-32 oz. OR 24-8 oz. (4-6 packs) containers ready to feed Enfamil EnfaCare Food packages and voucher numbers will remain the same

CPA FPC A46 – Enfamil AR RTF (New Wording) FORMULA UPDATES   CPA FPC A46 – Enfamil AR RTF (New Wording) System FPC Voucher Codes Voucher Message A46 S92 FORMULA: 6-32 oz. OR 24- 8 oz. (4-6 packs) containers ready to feed Enfamil AR S90 FORMULA: 2-32 oz. OR 6- 8 oz. (1-6 pack) containers ready to feed Enfamil AR Same CPA Food Package Code; revised internal Voucher Codes!

Portagen Voucher Update: FORMULA UPDATES Portagen Voucher Update: Portagen can size change from 16 oz. to 14.4 oz. powder New product started shipping in November 2015 Updating voucher message to include “OR” statement Old Voucher Message New Voucher Message SPECIAL FORMULA: 4-1 lb cans powder Portagen SPECIAL FORMULA: 4-16 oz. (1lb) OR 4-14.4 oz. cans powder Portagen Portagen previous size 16 oz

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