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There are currently no infant formula updates or recalls. Any future updates or recalls will be posted here as needed.
On July 30, 2024, the formula brand for the SC WIC program changed from Gerber® to Similac®. If your infant is receiving Gerber® formula, your formula benefits dated on or after July 30, 2024 will have a new Similac formula listed.
Starting July 30, you will not be issued Gerber® Good Start, Gentle, Soy or Soothe formula, even with a prescription. The new Similac formula will provide the same nutrition for your baby as the Gerber brand. If you don't want the new Similac formula for your infant and you prefer to purchase a different formula out of pocket, you can still remain on the WIC program. Your infant can receive cereal and infant fruits and vegetables at six months of age.
Instead of a Gerber® brand formula, your infant will receive a Similac® brand formula.
| Current Formula | NEW Contract Formula | |
|---|---|---|
| Gerber® Good Start Gentle | à | Similac Advance |
| Gerber® Good Start Soy | à | Similac Soy Isomil |
| Gerber® Good Start Soothe | à | Similac Sensitive |
Note: Similac Total Comfort is available if Similac Sensitive is not compatible with your infant.
The new Similac® formula will be listed for purchase on or after July 30. You will continue seeing Gerber formula on your shopping list June 1 through July 29, 2024.
If Gerber Good Start Soy, Gerber Good Start SoothePro and Gerber Good Start Gentle formula are not available in stores due to supply shortages, you may purchase the following formula instead:
Gerber Good Start SoothePro 12.4 oz may not be fully stocked and available at stores.
South Carolina WIC participants may purchase the following similar infant formula brands:
These alternate brand items are only available for purchase with your eWIC card if Gerber Good Start SoothePro 12.4 oz powder is currently listed on your shopping list.
Some Nutramigen 12.6 ounce powder infant formula has been formula recalled due to possible bacteria contamination. The select products in question include the following batches: ZL3FHG, ZL3FMH, ZL3FPE, ZL3FQD, ZL3FRW, ZL3FXJ with a UPC code of 300871239418 or 300871239456 and use by date of Jan. 1, 2025.
