Important WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide Information

 

Authorized food items are specific to each individual food category and subcategory. For WIC EBT, all authorized products must be included in CDPH’s Authorized Product List. For a copy of the Authorized Product List, visit the California Health and Human Services Open Data Portal at: https://data.chhs.ca.gov.

If a manufacturer makes a Non-material Change to an authorized Brand Specific product, CDPH will continue to authorize that food for purchase. Non-material Changes include changes to brand name, product name, and/or product or logo artwork.

The WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide can be downloaded from the WIC website at www.wicworks.ca.gov. If you are a WIC participant, you can also get a copy from your local WIC office.


If You Have Problems at the Grocery Store

  • Ask to speak with the store manager.
  • Contact your local WIC office if you are not satisfied, or
  • Contact the State WIC Program at 1-800-852-5770 or wic@cdph.ca.gov.
  • Save your store receipt.
  • Report the following information:
    • date,

    • time,

    • store name,

    • names of the store staff involved, and

    • details of the situation.