Letter for Healthcare Providers
New 9/30/22: Letter for Healthcare Providers regarding Similac Spit-Up Update
Abbott Formula Recall
On Thursday, February 17, 2022, Abbott, the Virginia WIC infant formula contractor, announced the proactive, voluntary recall of some powdered Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare formulas manufactured in Sturgis, Michigan. Virginia WIC is working to make participating families aware of the disruption and provide solutions/alternatives.
To find Virginia WIC-approved formula substitutions, see our
English WIC -Approved Formula Substitutions Updated 10/1/22
Spanish WIC-Approved Formula Substitutions
Letter for Healthcare Providers Regarding the Abbott Formula Recall
from Paula Garrett, MS, RD
Virginia WIC State Director