WIC Weekly Update

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January 3, 2024

IMPORTANT

Voluntary Nutramigen Recall

Yesterday, the following message was shared by email to local WIC coordinators and vendors.

On December 30, 2023, Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition announced a Voluntary Recall of Select Batches of Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Infant Formula Powder of select batches of 12.6 and 19.8 oz. cans of Nutramigen powder infant formula due to possible Conobacter sakazkii contamination. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall, and it is likely most of the product that was distributed in the U.S. has already been consumed. WIC participants, who have affected product should stop using it and throw it away or contact Reckitt/Mead Johnson for a refund at 866-534-9986 or consumer.relations@rb.com.   

For more information about the recall including batch codes for recalled products, see Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition Voluntarily Recalls Certain Nutramigen Hypoallergenic Powdered Infant Formula Products | FDA. 

Encourage families to check their Nutramigen cans to see if their can is part of the recall.  If it is not part of the recall, families can safely use the formula. This recall is small, we will continue to monitor the situation and will communicate with local agencies as needed.

Currently, there are no plans for social media posts or app messages, but recall information is linked on our MDH WIC Program webpage.

HOLIDAYS

Monday, Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (State Office Closed)

Monday, Feb. 19 - Presidents' Day (State Office Closed) 

IN THIS ISSUE

• Stay in the know
• Nutrition and breastfeeding
• Training opportunities
• State and local agency career corner
• RESOURCES

Stay in the know

Celebrating 50 Years of WIC

This year, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. Since the opening of the first clinic in 1974, WIC has been committed to improving maternal and child outcomes.

Beginning this month, the National WIC Association (NWA) will publish a monthly partner toolkit recognizing an important theme, accomplishment, or milestone of the WIC program.

MDH WIC intends to celebrate throughout the year by using the monthly toolkits including social media ideas.  We encourage all local agencies to join us in showcasing the decades-long positive impact of WIC.

January's theme, "The First Clinic," revisits the transformative year of 1974, when WIC's inaugural clinic opened its doors in Pineville, Kentucky.

The Pineville clinic's inception was more than a local milestone; it was a trailblazing moment that set the stage for progress nationwide. The opening of the first clinic marked the beginning of what would become a 50-year legacy of improving health outcomes for countless families through WIC.

Please take a few minutes to watch the first clinic video: WIC 50: The First Clinic.

In addition, the Saving the Children: The Story of WIC was created several years ago by the National WIC Association and highlights how WIC began and is well worth the time to watch as well. 

Nutrition and breastfeeding

Topic of the month – media and young children

Digital and traditional media are widely accessible in most homes and everywhere else people go. For many, there are very few times during the day when they aren’t connected by some type of an electronic device. Media, in all forms, can affect the way children engage and develop. Discover ways to educate and support the families we serve to make smart media choices for their whole family.

Media and Young Children: Topic of the Month will cover media recommendations, risks of overuse, resources, and tips for talking with parents.

Training opportunities

Local agency staff should talk to their supervisor for approval before registering for training.

The Week Ahead

Check out upcoming trainings and meetings: Local Agency WIC Calendar

State and local agency career corner

Find new job opportunities on the WIC Job Postings webpage. 

Submit job postings using the WIC Job Postings survey.

RESOURCES

WIC Agency Materials Order Form

Medical Formulas Available at Local Agencies

WIC New Staff Training

WIC Information System Training

WIC Weekly Updates (View current and past information by date or topic.)

Reminder: MN WIC covers the cost of NWA membership for local agencies. Log in or set up your account at National WIC Association to access resources and materials. Contact Emily Gilcher at egilcher@nwica.org if you need additional information about setting up your NWA account.

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