TO: Illinois WIC Vendors
FROM: Stephanie Bess, M.S., R.D., LDN
Chief, Bureau of Family Nutrition
SUBJECT: WIC Vendor Notice 23-04 - Formula Alternate Can Sizes Waiver Ending
DATE: April 28, 2023
Based on the improving supply of standard infant formula across all brands, the USDA waiver providing flexibility in container size for contract formula will end April 30, 2023. This means that only the following Mead Johnson-Reckitt Formula products and sizes will be eligible after 4/30/2023:
- Enfamil Infant Powder 12.5oz
- Enfamil Infant RTF 32oz
- Enfamil Gentlease Powder 12.4oz
- Enfamil AR Powder 12.9oz
- Enfamil ProSobee 12.9oz
WIC Vendors should be working with their Primary Infant Formula Suppliers to obtain stock of the original can sizes of Enfamil contract formulas to procure sufficient supplies. The current minimum stock requirement waiver is expected to expire 06/30/2023 and all vendors will be required to maintain minimum stock of Enfamil Infant Powder 12.5oz and Enfamil ProSobee Powder 12.9oz at all times in the quantities specified on the Minimum Supply List after 06/30/2023.
If you have any questions, we strongly recommend referring to the DHS WIC Vendor page (www.dhs.state.il.us/wicvendor) for up-to-date information and regular updates about the WIC Vendor Program. You may also reach out to our offices at DHS.WICVendor@illinois.gov or by phone at 844-901-0962 (leave a message with as much information as possible and we will call you back within 1 business day).
