IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM YOUR WIC OFFICE

​FORMULA RECALL
 
Similac Infant Powdered Formula has been recalled. 
Also recalled are Alimentum and EleCare.  
 
So what do I do?  
 

• Verify that the product’s lot number has been recalled by using the Abbott Product Lookup (similacrecall.com)
• Immediately stop feeding your infant any recalled formula.  
• Keep your cans of formula for return or exchange.
• You may return your formula to the store for an exchange of new formula.  If unable to exchange at the retailer, participants may call Similac customer service at 1-800-986-8540 for information on a refund or replacement.
• If you still have formula benefits on your eWIC card for February, bring your card to the WIC office for a switch to ready to feed or concentrate formula. 
• You may purchase equivalent formulas of other brands with your SNAP benefits or other funds. 
• For special formulas,  please contact your doctor to switch to an equivalent formula. 
• Never dilute infant formula or feed homemade infant formula to infants.
• Refer to the CDC’s handout for guidance on safe formula preparation.
• Please call JFCAC WIC at 636-789-2686 Option 5 with any questions.  Please leave a message and be patient with WIC Staff, as the phones and clinic will be busy due to this recall. 

WIC OFFICE HOURS 
636-789-2686
Option 5 
                      
Hillsboro location:                                      Arnold location:                                                     
105 Municipal Drive                                     1818 Lonedell Rd
Hillsboro, MO 63050                                    Arnold, MO 63010
Monday and Thursday                                 Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 am to 5:30 pm                                           8:00 am to 5:30 pm
                        Closed from noon to 1:00 pm for lunch 
 
 
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.