Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The FDA has announced a recall on Raw Cheddar Cheese. If you used your WIC benefits to buy this item, please contact our WIC offices for more information about the recall. (more information below)
In-person visits are available by appointment only. Phone service options are also available. Call to schedule an appointment at your local WIC office.
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a nutrition education program for growing families!
You may qualify if you:
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby in the past 6 months (or pregnancy loss); or
- Have a child or children up to 5 years of age including those cared for by mom, dad, a grandparent, foster parent, step-parent or guardian; and
- Families with low-to-medium income or who receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs or CalFresh benefits; and
- Live in California
Newly pregnant people, working families, including military and migrant families, are encouraged to apply!
WIC Services include:
- Nutrition and Health Information
- Monthly Food Benefits to Get Healthy Foods
- Breastfeeding Information and Support
- Community Referrals
WIC Locations
Lancaster
44216 10th Street West
661‑949‑5805
Palmdale
2247 East Palmdale Blvd., Suite A
661‑726‑6300
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California Department of Public Health
Non-Discrimination Statement:
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
Fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
Email:
Program.Intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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FOOD RECALL ALERT |
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March 20, 2026 |
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Subject: |
Recall Alert for Raw Cheddar Cheese |
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This message is for informational purposes only and is not a WIC product recall. FDA Recall Announcement: The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak ofE. coli infections linked to all raw block and shredded cheddar cheeses sold by Raw Farm, LLC. Over half of the illnesses are in children under the age of 5. Health Impacts: Symptoms of E. coli can begin anywhere from a few days after consuming contaminated food or up to nine days later. Symptoms include severe stomach cramps, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. The severity or presence of certain symptoms may depend on the type of pathogenic E. coli causing the infection. Some infections can cause severe bloody diarrhea and lead to life-threatening conditions, such as a type of kidney failure called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), or the development of high blood pressure, chronic kidney disease, and neurologic problems. Products on APL: Raw Cheddar Cheese is NOT a WIC authorized food and CANNOT be purchased with WIC benefits. All WIC authorized milk and cheese products are pasteurized. Additional Information: For updated information on this STEC O157 outbreak, see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Food Safety Alert (E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Raw Cheddar Cheese | E. coli infection | CDC ) and FDA Public Health Advisory (Outbreak Investigation of E. coli O157:H7: Raw Cheddar Cheese (March 2026) | FDA). Action: Families are advised to not eat any affected cheese while this investigation is ongoing. Any items and surfaces that have touched affected cheese should be washed.
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