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Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Iowa WIC Approved Foods ListIowa WIC Program Approved Foods List as of April 1, 2022Food CategoryCEREALCereal is brandand flavorspecificAnycombination ofapproved cerealsup to the totalounces specifiedMinimumpackage size fornational brandsand store brandsis 12 ounces.NO added fruit,yogurt or nuts Gluten free* Whole graincerealsApproved Brands or Varieties Ready to Eat Cereal: 12 oz. or largerGeneral Mills: Cheerios – onlyPlain* , Multi-Grain* and MultiGrain Strawberry* ; Chex – onlyCorn , Rice , Wheat*, Vanilla ,Blueberry* , and Cinnamon ; Kix– only Plain*, Berry Berry* andHoney*; Sesame Street – onlyBerry* and Cinnamon*; Total*;Fiber One Honey Clusters*;Wheaties*Kelloggs: All Bran*; Corn Flakes only Regular or Cinnamon;Crispix; Frosted or Unfrosted MiniWheats – only Plain* , MixedBerry*, Strawberry*, Blueberry*,Touch of Fruit*, Pumpkin Spice*,Cinnamon Roll* and Bite Size*; LilBites Chocolate*, Special K – onlyOriginal and Banana*; Special KProtein - only Honey Almond,Ancient Grains* and OriginalTouch of Cinnamon*; RiceKrispiesPost: Grape-Nuts – only Original*and Flakes*; Great Grains - onlyBanana Nut Crunch* and CrunchyPecan*; Honey Bunches of Oats only Almonds, Cinnamon Bunches,Honey Roasted, Pecan & MapleBrown Sugar, Whole Grain HoneyCrunch*, Whole Grain with VanillaIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure ManualHot Cereal: Plain and WholeGrain*; includes 1 minute, 2 ½minutes and 10 minutesCream of Rice Malt-O-Meal ChocolateMalt-O-Meal OriginalCOCO WheatsMalt-O-Meal: Corn Flakes;Crispy Rice; Frosted MiniSpooners – Plain only*Kashi: Honey Toasted Hearts &O’s, Warm Cinnamon Hearts &O’sQuaker: Life – only Plain*,Strawberry* and Vanilla*; OatmealSquares* - only Brown Sugar,Cinnamon, Golden Maple, andHoney Nut1
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Bunches* Only these store brands 12 oz. or largerBran Flakes*, Corn Flakes, CornBiscuits/Corn Squares, Crisp(y)Rice, Crispy Hexagons/Twin GrainCrisp, Frosted Shredded Wheat*,Frosted Bite-Size ShreddedWheat*, Multigrain Toasted Oats*/Multigrain Tasteeos*/MultigrainMedley*/Spins*, NuttyNuggets*/Crunchy Nuggets*/Nuggety Nuggets*/Wheat andCrunchy*, Oats and More/Oats andMore with Almonds/Honey andOats, Oat Wise*/Simply Living*/4Corner Crunch*/Live it Up!/LiveLife @ 100%/Crunchy OatSquares*, Oatmeal Squares*/OatSquares*, Rice Biscuits/RiceSquares, Toasted Oats*/ Tasteeos*/Happy O’s*/Rollin Oats*, WheatFlakes*, Wheat Squares*/WheatBiscuits*Always SaveBest ChoiceBest YetCentrellaClear ValueEssential EverydayFareway/FastcoFood ClubGreat ValueHyTopHy-VeeIGAKemachKiggin’sMarket PantryOur FamilySave-A-LotSchnucksShurfineSignature SelectThat’s SmartValu TimeFood CategoryApproved Brands or Varieties100%WholeWheatBread/Buns Must say “100% whole wheat” on the package and whole wheatmust be the first ingredient on the label.NO added fruit,nuts and seeds16 ounce loaf 100% whole wheat loaf approved brands include:Arnold Light 100% Whole WheatAunt Millie’s 100% Whole WheatBest Choice 100% Whole WheatBest Yet 100% Whole WheatBunny 100% Whole WheatFamily Choice 100% Whole WheatFareway 100% Whole WheatIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual2
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Great Value Whole WheatHealthy Life 100% Whole WheatHyVee 100% Whole WheatIGA 100% Whole WheatLewis Bake Shop 100% Whole WheatNature’s Own 100% Whole WheatOur Family 100% Whole WheatOzark Hearth 100% Whole WheatPepperidge Farm Stone Ground 100% Whole WheatPepperidge Farm Very Thin Sliced 100% Whole WheatRoman Meal Sungrain 100% Whole WheatSara Lee Classic 100% Whole WheatSchnucks 100% Whole WheatShurfine 100% Whole WheatShurfresh 100% Whole WheatSignature Select 100% Whole WheatSunnyBrook 100% Whole WheatVillage Hearth 100% Whole Wheat20 ounce loaf 100% whole wheat approved brands include:Best Choice 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich BreadHyVee 100% Whole WheatNature’s Own 100% Whole WheatNature’s Harvest 100% Stone Ground Whole WheatSara Lee Classic 100% Whole WheatSara Lee Delightful 100% Whole WheatSignature Select 100% Whole WheatVillage Hearth 100% Whole Wheat24 ounce loaf 100% whole wheat (fully breastfeeding women only)brands include:Arnold Dutch Country 100% Whole WheatAunt Millie’s Best Grains 100% Whole WheatAunt Millie’s Homestyle 100% Whole WheatBest Choice 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich BreadBrownberry 100% Whole WheatBrownberry Natural 100% Whole WheatCountry Hearth 100% Whole WheatFiber One 100% Whole WheatNature’s Pride 100% Whole WheatNew England 100% Whole WheatOroweat Whole Grain 100% Whole WheatOur Family Country Style 100% Whole WheatIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual3
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Pepperidge Farm Farmhouse 100% Whole WheatPepperidge Farm Whole Grain 100% Whole WheatSara Lee Hearty & Delicious 100% Whole WheatVillage Hearth NE 100% Whole WheatWholesome Harvest Stone Ground 100% Whole Wheat16 ounce buns 100% whole wheat packages approved brands include:Arnold 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich BunsBrownberry 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich BunsBrownberry 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog BunsHealthy Life 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich BunsHealthy Life 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog BunsNatures Harvest 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger BunsNatures Harvest 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog BunsOroweat 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog BunsSara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger BunsSara Lee 100% Whole Wheat Hot Dog BunsWonder 100% Whole WheatFood CategoryBrownRiceNO addedflavoringOatmealOatmeal isbrand specific100%WholeWheatPastaApproved Brands or Varieties 14-16 ounce package includes instant and boil-in-bag 16 ounce any brand of plain regular brown rice Quick or Old Fashioned16 oz. Container:Mom’s BestBest ChoiceOur Family Any Brand 16 oz. Any shape including spaghetti, spirals, penne, rotini, elbows,Iowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual4
Nutrition ServicesNO addedsugars, fats, oilsor saltApril 2022macaroni or shellsNO pasta madefrom rice,quinoa, flax,corn orvegetablesSoft Cornand WholeWheatTortillasNo addedflavoring 16 ounce packageCorn Tortillas (Yellow or White):AztecaBest ChoiceBest YetCalidadCarlitaCelia’sChi-Chi’sDon PonchoEssential EverydayFood ClubFrescadoGuerreroHerdezHyVeeIGALa BanderitaLa BurritaMama Lupe’sMissionOur FamilyPepitoSara LeeShurfreshTia RosaFood CategoryIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure ManualWhole Wheat Tortillas:AztecaBest ChoiceBuenavitaCelia’sChi-Chi’sFood ClubFrescadoGreat ValueHormelHyVeeIGALa BanderitaMama Laupe’sMissionOrtegaOur FamilySchnucksShurfineSignature SelectApproved Brands or Varieties5
Nutrition ServicesCANNEDBEANSNO bakedbeans, refriedbean or chilibeansApril 2022 Any Brand 15 -16 oz. Regular, low-salt or no-salt Includes: black, black-eyed peas, butter, cannellini, garbanzo(chickpeas), great northern, kidney, lima, navy, pinto, red, split peasNO soup orsoup mixNO addedvegetables,fruits, meat,sugars, fats, oroilsDRIEDBEANSANDPEASNO mixedbeans or soupmix Any brand in 16 ounce packages Includes: black, black-eyed peas (cow peas or cow beans), kidney,garbanzo (chickpeas), great northern, lentil, limas (butter beans),navy, pinto, red, soybeans, split peasNO addedvegetables,fruits, meat,sugars, fats, oroilsPEANUTBUTTER Any brand in containers of 16-18 ouncesNO peanutbutter spreadsor reduced fat Includes: chunky, crunchy, creamy, smooth, low sodium and reducedsugarIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual6
Nutrition ServicesNO addedmarshmallows,honey,almonds, jelly,chocolate orsimilaringredientsApril 2022 Must contain more than 90% peanuts and no more than 55% fatNO bulk orfreshly groundNO refrigeratedCANNEDTUNA Any brand of chunk light tuna including water packed and oil packedNO addedingredients Minimum container size of 5 ounces; includes cans and foil pouchesNO whitealbacore, solidor Yellowfintuna Includes regular and low sodiumcans and foilpouchesCANNEDSALMONNO chum or redsalmonNO addedingredients Any brand of pink salmon with or without bones and skin Minimum container size of 5 ounces; includes cans and foil pouches Includes regular and low sodiumFood CategoryIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure ManualApproved Brands or Varieties7
Nutrition ServicesJUICEOnly thesebrands, flavorsand containersizesApprovedbrands andflavors alsoinclude calciumfortified juicesOnly 100%unsweetenedfruit juiceOnly 100%vegetable juiceNO drinks, ades,nectars, juicebeverages,infant juices,cocktails,twisters orcoolersApril 2022 64 ounce Bottles - Shelf StableApple juice:Always Save, Apple & Eve,Baymist, Best Choice, Best Yet,Big Tex, Corner Store, EssentialEveryday, Fareway, Food Club,Great Value, Harvest Classic,HyTop, HyVee, IGA, Juicy Juice,Langers, Market Pantry, Mott’sOriginal, Mrs. Clark’s, OceanSpray, Old Orchard, Our Family,Schnucks, Seneca, Shurfine,Signature Select, Texsun, TiptonGrove, Tree TopBlended fruit juice (all flavors ofthese brands):Apple & Eve Cranberry Blends,Best Choice, Best Yet, Big Tex,Great Value, Food Club ,HyVeeCranberry and PomegranateBlends, HyVee Just Juice, IGA,Juicy Juice, Langers, Libby’s,Market Pantry, Mott’s Appleblends Northland CranberryBlends, Ocean Spray ,Old Orchard,Our Family, Schnucks, Shurfine,Signature Select, Texsun, Welch’sGrape juice: White, Purple or Red Grapefruit juice: White, Pink orAlways Save, Baymist, BestRuby RedChoice, Best Yet ,Big Tex,Essential Everyday, Fareway, Food All brands of 100% grapefruit juiceClub, Great Value, HyTop, HyVee,IGA, Langers, Market Pantry,Midwest Country Fare, Mrs.Clark’s, Ocean Spray, Old Orchard,Our Family, Schnucks, Shurfine,Signature Select, Texsun, TiptonGrove, Welch’sOrange juice:All brands of 100% orange juice,with or without pulpPineapple or Pear juice:Best Choice, Big Tex, EverydayEssential, Fareway, Food Club,Great Value, HyTop, HyVee, IGA,Langers, Libby’s, Old Orchard, OurFamily, Schnucks, SignatureSelect, TexsunTomato juice or Blended Vegetable juice:Best Choice, Best Yet ,Big Tex, Campbell’s (Regular, Healthy Requestand Low Sodium), Diane’s Garden, Essential Everyday, Fareway, FoodIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual8
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Club , Garden Fest, Great Value, HyTop, HyVee, IGA, Langers, MarketPantry, Mrs. Clark’s, Our Family, Schnucks, Signature Select, Texsun, V8 Plain onlyFood CategoryJuiceOnly thesebrands, flavorsand containersizesApprovedbrands andflavors alsoinclude calciumfortified juicesOnly 100%unsweetenedfruit juiceNO drinks, ades,nectars, juicebeverages,infant juices,cocktails,twisters orcoolersApproved Brands or Varieties 11.5 - 12 ounce - frozen (single flavors only)Apple juice:Pineapple juice:Best Choice, Food Club, GreatDole, Langers, Market Pantry, OldValue, HyTop, HyVee, IGA,OrchardMarket Pantry, Old Orchard, OurFamily, Seneca, Shurfine, Tree TopGrape juice: White or PurpleGrapefruit juice: White, Pink orBest Choice, Food Club, GreatValue, Market Pantry, Old Orchard, Ruby RedSeneca, Welch’s (with yellow endAll brands of 100% grapefruit juicecap onlyOrange juice:All brands of 100% orange juice Includes added calcium, with pulp, andpulp-free 32 ounce Bottles - Shelf StableTomato Juice or Blended Vegetable Juice: See 64 oz. for brands 64 ounce Container - RefrigeratedOrange Juice- All brands of 100% orange juiceIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual9
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Food CategoryCASHVALUEVOUCHER FORFRUITSANDVEGETABLESIf purchaseexceeds valuespecified,participant maypay thedifferenceApproved Brands or Varieties Dollar value is specifiedFruits:Allowed: Fresh fruit, frozen injuice or waterNot allowed: Syrups or addedsugars or sweeteners, added fats,oils, or salt.No dried fruit, items from salad orfruit bars, party trays, fruit baskets,fruit and nut mixtures.Vegetables:Allowed: Fresh including anypotatoes, bagged salads with noadditional ingredients; frozenwithout added fat, oil, sauces,sugars, pasta or rice;Not allowed: Dried vegetables,herbs and spices, items from saladbars, party trays, nuts includingpeanuts; Frozen french fries, tatortots, potato rounds, diced potatoes,shredded hash browns, or hashbrown patties with fats/oils,seasonings or sugars.MilkCow’s milk Any brandpasteurized withvitamins addedin the containersize and fatcontentspecifiedNO rice or nutmilks or milkwith specialhealth claimsCow’s Milk:1 % Lowfat or Fat Free Skim MilkEvaporated Fat Free MilkEvaporated Whole MilkNonfat Dry Milk (powdered)Chocolate – Whole, 1% Lowfat or Fat Free Skim MilkMilk Alternatives:Lactose-Free Milk – Lowfat (1%) or Fat Free (e.g., Dairy Ease or Lactaid)Lactose-Free Milk- Whole (e.g., Dairy Ease or Lactaid)Sweet Acidophilus Milk- Fat free, 1% or 2%Powdered Goat Milk – Nonfat or whole, Meyenberg Brand OnlyEvaporated Goat Milk – Whole, Meyenberg Brand OnlyFood CategoryIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure ManualApproved Brands or Varieties10
Nutrition ServicesEGGSNO eggs thatmake specialhealth claimsCHEESENO sliced,cubed orcrumblesNO addedingredients orflavoringApril 2022 Any brand in containers of one dozen USDA Grade A, large, white or brown Any brand in 8 ounce or 16 ounce packages Chunk, shredded or Mozzarella string cheese Natural and domestic cheeses including Cheddar, Colby, ColbyJack, Monterey Jack, and Mozzarella Includes varieties such as medium, sharp, extra sharp 2% milk, low-fat, and fat free natural cheeses are also allowedNO processedcheese, cheesespreads orAmericancheeseNO cheesepurchased froma servicecounterTOFUNo specialhealth claimsSOYBEVERAGE 16 ounce packagesApproved brands:Azumaya – Silken, Firm, Extra FirmHouse Foods (Premium) – Medium Firm, Firm, Extra Firm 64 ounce containersApproved brands:8th Continent Original or Vanilla SoymilkSilk Original Soy BeverageGreat Value OriginalIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual11
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Food CategoryApproved Brands or VarietiesYogurtNonfat, lowfatWhole32 oz. Whole:Brown Cow: Maple, Plain, Vanilla32 oz. Whole Greek:Chobani Greek: PlainPlain orflavoredRegular orGreekDannon: Plain, Strawberry, VanillaGreat Value: PlainFood Club: VanillaGood & Gather: Plain, HoneyVanillaNo frozenyogurt, ordrinkableyogurtNo addedingredients suchas granola, nuts,honey, candypieces, etc.No “light”yogurts withartificialsweeteners orsteviaLucerne: Plain, Vanilla, StrawberryMountain High: Plain, Vanilla,StrawberryOikos: PlainOld Home: Plain, Vanilla24 oz. Whole:Country View Dairy: PlainSiggi’s: Plain, Touch of Honey24 oz. LowFat:Anderson Erikson: Plain, Vanilla,Strawberry, Cherry VanillaCountry View Dairy: Plain, Vanilla,StrawberryHyVee: Honey Salted Caramel,Plain, Honey VanillaGreek Gods: Black Cherry Honey,Plain, Strawberry Honey, VanillaHoneyOld Home: Plain, Vanilla24 oz. Whole Greek:Greek Gods: Black Cherry,Chocolate Cherry, ChocolateMocha, Chocolate Strawberry,Honey, Honey Blueberry, HoneyLemon, Honey Orange, HoneyPeach, Honey Salted Caramel,Maple, Strawberry Honey, VanillaHoney, Pumpkin Spice24 oz. LowFat Greek:Greek Gods: PlainCountry View Dairy: PlainLand O Lakes: Peach, Raspberry,Strawberry, Strawberry-Banana,VanillaIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual12
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Siggi’s: Plain, Vanilla24 oz. NonFat:Land O Lakes: Light PlainSiggi’s: Plain, Vanilla24 oz. NonFat Greek:Greek Gods: Plain32 oz. LowFat:Best Choice: Vanilla, Plain,Strawberry32 oz. NonFat:Best Choice: Plain, VanillaBest Yet: Plain, VanillaCoburn Farms: Plain, VanillaDannon: Plain, Strawberry,Strawberry-Banana, VanillaEveryday Essentials: Strawberry,Blueberry, Vanilla, PlainGreat Value: Strawberry Banana,Peach, Strawberry, VanillaHyVee: Blueberry, Peach, Vanilla,Strawberry, Strawberry-BananaBest Yet: Plain, VanillaBrown Cow: Plain, Vanilla, CreamTop PlainDannon: Plain, Strawberry,Strawberry-BananaEveryday Essentials: PlainGreat Value: Plain, StrawberryHyVee: PlainLucerne: PlainLucerne: Vanilla, Strawberry, PlainMarket Pantry: PlainMarket Pantry: VanillaMountain High: Plain, VanillaMountain High: Plain, VanillaOikos: Plain w/ Maple, Plainw/Honey, Vanilla Bean, Anythingbut PlainOikos: Pro PlainOur Family: Blueberry, Peach,Strawberry, VanillaPrairie Farms: Blueberry, Peach,Strawberry, VanillaSchnucks: Vanilla, Strawberry,PlainOld Home: Plain, VanillaOur Family: Vanilla, Plain,StrawberrySchnucks: PlainShurfine: PlainYoplait: Blueberry, Strawberry,Iowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual13
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Vanilla, Peach, Strawberry-Banana32 oz. NonFat Greek:Best Choice: Plain, VanillaYogurt Tubes 8- 2oz. LowFat:Chobani Greek: StrawberryChobani: Blueberry, Plain, Vanilla,StrawberryChobani Kids: Strawberry BananaCoburn’s Yo Whoa: Strawberry &Blueberry, Cotton Candy & MelonBerryChobani Simply: VanillaCoburn Farms: VanillaDannon Light &Fit: PlainFareway: Plain, VanillaFood Club: Plain, VanillaGood & Gather: Plain, VanillaGreat Value: Plain, VanillaHyVee: Plain, Vanilla, StrawberryGreat Value: Strawberry/Blueberry,MelonBerry & StrawberryGo Gurt: Strawberry, CottonCandy/Melon Berry, StrawberryRiptide/SpongeBob Berry,SuperPunch/Hero Berry,Berry/Strawberry, SpongeBobBerry/Strawberry Splash,Sour PatchKids Red Berry/Blue Raspberry,Jolly Rancher Green AppleWatermelon Hershey’s Cookies NCrème, Strawberry & MysteryNostimo: Plain, Vanilla, Strawberry Siggi's; StrawberryOikos: Anything but Plain, VanillaBean, Plain w Maple, Plain wHoneyOld Home: Plain, VanillaOpen Nature: Plain, VanillaOur Family: Plain, Vanilla32 oz. LowFat Greek:Chobani: Plain, Mad. Vanilla &Cinnamon,Two Good: PlainYogurt Tubes 8- 2 oz. Whole:Brainiac:Strawberry, Strawberry Banana,Mixed Berry, Cherry VanillaYogurt Tubes 16- 2 oz. LowFat:Iowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual14
Nutrition ServicesApril 2022Go Gurt:SpongeBob Berry/StrawberrySplash, Berry/Cherry, StrawberryIce Castle/Vanilla Flurries, RedBerry/Blue Raspberry, Strawberry& MysterySimply Go Gurt:Strawberry/Mixed BerryFood CategoryINFANTFORMULAor WICELIGIBLENUTRITIONALSApproved Brands or Varieties ONLY the brand of formula listed ONLY the container size listed ONLY the type of formula (powder, liquid concentrate or ready touse) specifiedNOsubstitutionsINFANTCEREALNO added fruitNO addedformulaNO added milk 8 ounce and 16 ounce packages Includes rice, oatmeal, multigrain and whole wheatApproved brands include:BeechnutGerberTippy ToesGerber OrganicEarth’s BestNO specialclaims such asaddedDHA/ARAIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual15
Nutrition ServicesINFANTFRUITSANDVEGETABLESNO addedsugars,starches or saltNO dessertsNO dinnersINFANTMEATSNO dinnersNO meat sticksNO addedsugarsApril 2022 4 ounce containers, single or twin pack Includes fruits or vegetables, single flavor or blend May include white potatoes as an ingredient but not the primaryingredient Infants 9-11 months may receive a CVV for the purchase of freshfruits and vegetables in lieu of a portion of the infant food fruits andvegetables.Approved brands include:Beechnut Stage 2 – Beechnut Stage 2 OrganicsGerber 2nd Foods - Gerber Organic 2nd FoodsTippy Toes Stage 2 - Tippy Toes Organic Stage 2- Happy Baby Organics 2.5 ounce containers Single flavor, beef, chicken, ham or turkey Includes pureed meat and gravy or brothApproved brands include:Beechnut Stage 1Gerber 2nd FoodsTippy Toes Stage 2Earth’s Best OrganicNO added saltsIowa Department of Public Health/WICPolicy and Procedure Manual16
Nutrition Services April 2022 . 1 . Iowa Department of Public Health/WIC Policy and Procedure Manual . Iowa WIC Approved Foods List . Iowa WIC Program Approved Foods List as of April 1, 2022
