Approved Milk Brands for WIC Check

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) aims to provide nutritious foods to eligible participants. When it comes to milk, there are specific guidelines that must be followed to ensure compliance with WIC regulations. Here's a list of approved milk brands that can be purchased using a WIC check.

Allowed Milk Brands:

* Cow's Milkiluid (pasteurized 1/2 gallons or gallons), any fat level

* Lactose-free milk, as specified on the WIC check

* Evaporated milk (12-ounce cans), as specified on the WIC check

* Dry milk, as specified on the WIC check

* Package size must be 8 ounces or 16 ounces.

* Cheese must be in the form of a block, sliced, shredded, stick, or string cheese.

* Cheese must be marked with weight, type, and cost.

Not Allowed:

* Cubed, individually wrapped slices

* Imported, deli service, cheese foods, imitation cheese, cheese products, or spreads

* Cheese with added ingredients

* Organic cheese

* Cheese packed in water

Important Notes:

* Kosher cheese must be specified on the WIC check to be purchased using a WIC check.

* Regular, reduced fat, low fat, or fat-free, low cholesterol, low sodium, lactose-free, smoked, or calcium-fortified cheese is also acceptable.

Effective Date:

The 2019-2020 WIC Food List authorizes these approved milk brands as of October 1, 2019. Under Pennsylvania Code §1103.5(a), the WIC Program publishes notice of the WIC Food List, which contains required types of foods and, if applicable, names of allowable brands.

In summary, when shopping for milk using a WIC check, be sure to choose from approved brands and follow the guidelines outlined above to ensure compliance with WIC regulations.

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