WIC

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

Since the federal government took an “All the King’s horses and All the King’s men” approach to overcoming the 2022 infant formula shortage, it’s a little surprising

By Dan Flynn

/ 15 Dec 2023

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT)) , with the USDA, has announced a new rule that will expand flexibilities under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.

By News Desk

/ 18 Nov 2022

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

Shelves at major retailers that once carried infant formula were often found empty over the weekend as the shortage crisis continued to be unresolved and USDA offered help. As part

By News Desk

/ 16 May 2022

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

CDC closes infant formula outbreak investigation; FDA continues work to find source; USDA works to resolve shortages

The CDC has declared that an outbreak of cronobacter infections among babies is over, but the Food and Drug Administration is continuing its investigation into the maker of the implicated

By Coral Beach

/ 14 May 2022

CDC closes infant formula outbreak investigation; FDA continues work to find source; USDA works to resolve shortages

USDA acts to protect families from recalled formula with WIC flexibility

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted additional flexibilities in response to the impact of the 2022 Abbott recall of certain powdered infant formula provided through the Special Supplemental

By News Desk

/ 24 Feb 2022

USDA acts to protect families from recalled formula with WIC flexibility

Families in WIC Nutrition Program to Get More Fresh Fruits, Veggies

Families enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program will be able to get more fresh fruits and vegetables beginning next month, thanks to changes in the program’

By Cookson Beecher

/ 19 Mar 2014

School Lunch ‘Shrinkage’ Aside, USDA Food and Nutrition Spending Will Grow in 2015

At least 1.6 million students who previously paid for their own lunches at National School Lunch Program cafeterias have dropped out because they don’t like the new menus

By Dan Flynn

/ 6 Mar 2014

Nutrition a Pressing Concern for American Indians, Part II

Editor’s Note: This article is the second in a three-part series on health issues linked to nutritional problems in American Indian communities and what is being done to combat

By Gretchen Goetz

/ 5 Mar 2012

Nutrition Assistance Programs Receive Government Boost

At a time when more and more people are relying on nutrition assistance programs, the government is signaling its commitment to improving these initiatives. The U.S. Department of Agriculture

By Gretchen Goetz

/ 2 Nov 2011

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WIC

USDA rule isn’t to prevent future infant shortages as much as to protect WIC when they do occur

DeLauro, USDA announce new rule for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

USDA says it continues “urgent actions” on infant formula crisis

CDC closes infant formula outbreak investigation; FDA continues work to find source; USDA works to resolve shortages

USDA acts to protect families from recalled formula with WIC flexibility

Families in WIC Nutrition Program to Get More Fresh Fruits, Veggies

School Lunch ‘Shrinkage’ Aside, USDA Food and Nutrition Spending Will Grow in 2015

Nutrition a Pressing Concern for American Indians, Part II

Nutrition Assistance Programs Receive Government Boost

Your Support Protects Public Health