Brands

Is Tropical WIC approved?

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

On 6 of 14 state lists · 25 productsNot on the California, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington lists. Each state lists its own flavors and sizes.

Tropical items on each state's list

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

Cheese 23

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

  • Tropical Deluxe American Slices 16oz5/14
    UPC 27568044550
  • Tropical Longhorn Style Yellow Cheddar Block 16oz5/14
    UPC 27568035053
  • Tropical 100% Natural Sharp Cheddar Block 8oz4/14
    UPC 27568009306
  • Tropical Extra Sharp Cheddar Block 8oz4/14
    UPC 27568009351
  • Tropical Mild Cheddar Block 8oz4/14
    UPC 27568009108
  • Tropical Mozzarella Block 16oz4/14
    UPC 27568040507
  • Tropical Muenster Block 16oz4/14
    UPC 27568037552
  • Tropical Queso de Papa Cheddar Block 8oz4/14
    UPC 27568009009
  • Tropical Queso de Papa Cheddar Block 8oz4/14
    UPC 27568035077
  • Tropical Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Shredded 8 oz3/14
    UPC 27568038405
  • Tropical Medium Cheddar Block 8oz3/14
    UPC 27568009207
  • Tropical Mild Cheddar Shredded 8oz3/14
    UPC 27568038504
  • Tropical Monterey Jack Block 8oz3/14
    UPC 27568009450
  • Tropical Deluxe American Slices 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568008002
  • Tropical Mild Chedder Cheese Slices 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037705
  • Tropical Natural Sharp Cheddar Block 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037019
  • Tropical Not Smoked Provolone Cheese Slices 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037736
  • Tropical Part Skim Mozzarella Slices 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037712
  • Tropical Swiss Block 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037606
  • Tropical Swiss Slices 16oz2/14
    UPC 27568037729
  • Tropical Mild Cheddar Cheese Cubes 8 oz1/14
    UPC 27568035015
  • Tropical Natural Mozzarella Block 8oz1/14
    UPC 27568040002
  • Tropical Queso de Papa 16 oz1/14
    UPC 275580350535
Connecticut cheeseMassachusetts cheeseNew Jersey cheeseNew York cheeseITCA (Arizona tribal) cheese

Tortillas 1

  • Tropical Tortillas Whole Wheat 16 oz1/14
    UPC 27568095507
Connecticut tortillas

Fruits & vegetables 1

  • Tropical Fruit Salad 106oz Dole Canned1/14
    UPC 38900090609
Utah fruits & vegetables

Questions

Is Tropical WIC approved in every state?

No single answer: Tropical items are on 6 of the 14 lists we compare and on none of the lists for California, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oregon, Washington (as of each list's date). States pick their own brands and sizes, so check the product table for your state's column.

Which Tropical products are on the most lists?

Tropical Deluxe American Slices 16oz (5 of 14); Tropical Longhorn Style Yellow Cheddar Block 16oz (5 of 14); Tropical 100% Natural Sharp Cheddar Block 8oz (4 of 14).

My state is California. Can I still buy Tropical?

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 Tropical size work and another not?

WIC lists authorize exact barcodes. The same cheese 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 Tropical.