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Is Bens Original WIC approved?

Bens Original barcodes we found on state WIC approved product lists, and which states list each one.

On 12 of 14 state lists · 6 productsNot on the Utah, ITCA (Arizona tribal) lists. Each state lists its own flavors and sizes.

Bens Original items on each state's list

Number of Bens Original barcodes on each list. Lists differ in size; New York, Michigan, Massachusetts, Utah and Connecticut list many more barcodes than California or Washington.

Rice, pasta & oats 6

NY on that state's list NJ not on it (as of the list date) IT = ITCA (Arizona tribal WIC) · number = lists out of 14

  • Bens Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 16oz11/14
    UPC 54800423590
  • Bens Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 32oz9/14
    UPC 54800425242
  • Bens Original Instant Whole Grain Brown Rice 14oz8/14
    UPC 54800423613
  • Bens Original Boil In Bag Brown Rice 14oz7/14
    UPC 54800423620
  • Bens Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 32oz4/14
    UPC 54800423606
  • Ben's Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 5Lbs3/14
    UPC 54800423637
California rice, pasta & oatsConnecticut rice, pasta & oatsLouisiana rice, pasta & oatsMassachusetts rice, pasta & oatsMaine rice, pasta & oatsMichigan rice, pasta & oatsMinnesota rice, pasta & oatsNorth Carolina rice, pasta & oatsNew Jersey rice, pasta & oatsNew York rice, pasta & oatsOregon rice, pasta & oatsWashington rice, pasta & oats

Questions

Is Bens Original WIC approved in every state?

No single answer: Bens Original items are on 12 of the 14 lists we compare and on none of the lists for Utah, ITCA (Arizona tribal) (as of each list's date). States pick their own brands and sizes, so check the product table for your state's column.

Which Bens Original products are on the most lists?

Bens Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 16oz (11 of 14); Bens Original Whole Grain Brown Rice 32oz (9 of 14); Bens Original Instant Whole Grain Brown Rice 14oz (8 of 14).

My state is Utah. Can I still buy Bens Original?

A product that is not on your state's list will usually be declined at the register, but lists change: New York's list itself says "There may be eligible products that are not on this list." Look for the WIC shelf tag, scan it in your state's WIC shopping app, or ask your WIC clinic.

Why does one Bens Original size work and another not?

WIC lists authorize exact barcodes. The same rice, pasta & oats in a different size, pack or flavor has a different UPC, and many states allow only certain container sizes. Compare the UPC on your package with the UPC shown here.

List dates for all 14 columns

Source: state WIC Authorized Product List files (linked on each state page). Product names are as printed in the lists; one product can appear under slightly different names in different states. Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA, any state WIC agency or Bens Original.