Macon County Health Dept.

503 N Missouri St.
Macon, MO 63552
(660) 395-4711

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Similac Recall Update- Larger Cans

Due to the Similac formula recall, WIC participants are able to redeem their formula benefits for alternative brands.
WIC participants are also now allowed to get approved larger cans (27.4-33.2 oz). These larger cans will take 2 cans off of your WIC benefits so you will get the same amount of formula whether you get small or large cans.
You can use the WIC shopper app to scan the barcode to make sure the formula will work with your WIC benefits on your card.  You do not need to come into the WIC office to update your card to get different brands or sizes.
Please be patient with the retailers as they are trying to restock formula as quickly as they can.  It is not safe to feed homemade formulas or toddler formulas to infants, it does not have what your baby needs.
If you have any questions or need assistance, you can call our WIC office at 660-395-4711.

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Similac Formula Recall – Update

Missouri WIC received a temporary waiver that allows you to redeem your Similac formula benefits for other brands of formula if Similac formula is not available at an authorized WIC retailer.

What does this mean? If you have formula benefits on your eWIC card, you can redeem those benefits for alternative brands of formula – WITHOUT having to come into the Health Department to update your eWIC card! This temporary waiver will carry over into March benefits as well!

You may begin to purchase these alternative brands of infant formula as early as February 25, 2022, depending on each individual retailer’s availability. You may only get the formula equivalent to the Similac formula on your eWIC benefits.

If you want to change your issued formula type, you can come into the Health Department to update your card.

If you have any questions or problems, call our office at 660-395-4711.  Please be patient with the stores as they make these changes and continue to make changes to help make the formula available to you.

 

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Similac Formula Recall

Update 2/22/22
Missouri WIC received a waiver that allows retailers to exchange the recalled Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formula products. WIC authorized retailers must treat all customers (including WIC participants) the same with regard to the recall exchange process and possible substitutes, which may include, but are not limited to:
• The same product,
• A substitute product in another brand,
• A store credit, or
• A cash refund.
What does this mean? It means participants could replace their previously purchased recalled formula, even if the Similac brand is unavailable at the store!
Retailers are not required to verify whether a product was purchased with WIC benefits as part of the exchange process. The recall exchange process could vary with each WIC retailer. Talk to your retailer to learn how to complete the exchange.
Note: If the exchanged cans cost more, the store may charge you the difference, depending on the store policy.
If unable to complete an exchange at the retailer, call the Similac hotline at 1-800-986-8540.
Questions? Give us a call during business hours at 660-395-4711
We are aware of the situation concerning the formula recall. This recall is for some similac, alimentum, or elecare formulas if they fall within the recall. We are awaiting information from the WIC state office to further assist those affected by this recall.
We will update information once we receive further information about if those formulas were purchased using WIC benefits.
Recall of SOME powdered Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare formulas. This recall does NOT include Similac Isomil, Similac Neosure, and all concentrate or ready-to-feed formulas.
The powdered formula products INCLUDED in this recall have the expiration date of 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later and are:
• 12.6 oz Similac Total Comfort
• 12.5 oz Similac for Spit Up
• All EleCare Infant and Junior
• All Similac Alimentum
The powdered formula products that MIGHT be included in this recall are:
• 12.5 oz Similac Sensitive
• 12.4 oz Similac Advance.
WIC participants can also bring their recalled formula from the current month’s benefits to the WIC office. WIC will then add the number of cans returned to your WIC card. Our office will re-open Tuesday at 7:45 AM.
 
Participants can purchase equivalent formulas of other brands using SNAP benefits or other funds:
Formula Equivalents
-Similac Advance: Enfamil Infant, Tippy Toes Infant, Parent’s Choice
-Similac Sensitive: Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil Reguline, Tippy Toes Sensitive, Parent’s Choice
-Similac Total Comfort: Enfamil Gentlease, Enfamil Reguline, Complete Comfort, Tippy Toes Gentle
-Similac for Spit-Up: Enfamil A.R.
To know if your 12.5 oz Similac Sensitive or 12.4 oz Similac Advance cans are included in this recall, look at the bottom of the can. Formulas included in this recall will have the following:
• The first two digits of the lot number are 22 through 37, and
• The lot number on the container contains K8, SH, or Z2, and
• The expiration date is 4-1-2022 (APR 2022) or later.
To check if your lot number is included in the recall, go to https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.html.
If your product is affected by the recall, do not use it and follow the steps below:
1. If you have the receipt from the purchase, talk to the retailer to see if they have an exact product match to do an exchange.
2. If not, call your WIC local agency for assistance.
Locate your WIC local agency phone number on the WICShopper app or look for a blue pin on the WIC locations map at https://mohealth.maps.arcgis.com/…/webapp…/index.html….
For more information about the recall, go to https://www.fda.gov/…/fda-investigation-cronobacter-and…
Note: Never dilute infant formula or feed homemade infant formula to infants.
For assistance in locating other organizations that can help you purchase formula, please call 1-800-TEL-LINK (1-800-835-5465).

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Closing at 10:30 am on February 17

Due to the snowstorm, we are closing at 10:30 am on Thursday, February 17.  We will also be closed on Monday, February 21 in observation of presidents day.

We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay safe on the roads!

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Opening at 9 am on February 3, 2022

Tomorrow, February 3, 2022, we are adjusting our hours to open at 9 am and close at 5 pm.

We appreciate your patience with the changes to our schedule as we allow extra time for our staff to get to work safely.

Macon County Health Department

503 N Missouri St   |   Macon, MO 63552
Primary Phone Number (660) 395-4711
After Hours Number (660) 651-5737

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