Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The FDA has announced a recall on Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Baby Food. 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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FDA Recall Announcement: IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods has recalled one lot of the Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Baby Food due to elevated levels of patulin. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date. Health Impacts: Patulin is a naturally occurring substance (called a mycotoxin) which is produced by molds that may grow in various fruits, including apples. Long-term exposure resulting from ingestion of patulin can lead to various adverse health consequences, including a potential for immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea. Products on APL: Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Fruit Baby Food is authorized by CDPH/WIC and could be purchased with WIC benefits.
Additional Information: IF Copack LLC dba Initiative Foods Recalls “Tippy Toes” Brand Apple Pear Banana Because of Possible Health Risk | FDA Any product matching the information above should be tossed immediately or returned to the place of purchase for a refund. Families should contact their health care provider if they have any concerns about their child’s health if the product has been consumed.
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