California

WIC approved infant formula in California

Contract and exempt infant formulas. These change with each state's formula contract. Everything below is copied from the California WIC list and sorted by how many state lists include each item.

16 infant formula items on the California listFile posted November 2, 2026 · official page
Formula depends on your state's contract. State WIC agencies must hold down formula costs, usually with a single-supplier rebate contract (federal rule 7 CFR 246.16a), so the formula brand on one state's list may not be on the next state's, and it can change when a contract is rebid. Non-contract brands, specialty ("exempt") formulas and WIC-eligible nutritionals are issued only with medical documentation (7 CFR 246.10(d)). Your WIC clinic issues the exact formula, form and can size; check with them before buying. Formula on each list →

How California groups infant formula

Subcategory (state's wording)Items
12.9 oz Enfamil A.R. Powder1
Enfamil Gentlease Powder 12.4 oz1
Similac Soy Isomil Powder 12.4 oz1
Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate 13 fl oz1
Enfamil Infant Powder 12.5 oz1
Enfamil Infant Concentrate 13 fl oz1
Enfamil Reguline Powder 12.4 oz1
13 oz Nutramigen Concentrate1
13.6 oz Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare Powder1
13.1 oz Similac NeoSure Powder1
EleCare Infant Powder 14.1 oz1
PurAmino Powder 14.1 oz1
12.6 oz Nutramigen Probiotic LGG Powder1
12.1 oz Similac Alimentum Powder1
Ready to Feed Hypoallergenic Formula1
Extensive HA Powder 14.1 oz1

Brands with the most items

Infant formula on the California list 16

Number on the right = how many of the 14 state lists include that UPC.

  • Similac Alimentum Powdered Formula 12.1oz14/14
    UPC 7007464712812.1 oz Similac Alimentum PowderSimilac →
  • Similac Neosure Powdered Formula 13.1oz14/14
    UPC 7007457431813.1 oz Similac NeoSure PowderSimilac →
  • EleCare for Infants Powdered Formula 14.1oz13/14
    UPC 70074535111EleCare Infant Powder 14.1 ozEleCare →
  • Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare Powder Formula 13.6oz13/14
    UPC 30087512208213.6 oz Enfamil NeuroPro EnfaCare PowderEnfamil →
  • Extensive HA Powder Formula 14.1oz13/14
    UPC 50000598526Extensive HA Powder 14.1 ozGerber →
  • Nutramigen Enflora or Probiotic LGG Powder 12.6oz13/14
    UPC 30087123941812.6 oz Nutramigen Probiotic LGG PowderNutramigen →
  • Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate Formula 13oz13/14
    UPC 70074569765Similac Soy Isomil Concentrate 13 fl ozSimilac →
  • Similac Soy Isomil Powder Formula 12.4oz13/14
    UPC 70074559643Similac Soy Isomil Powder 12.4 ozSimilac →
  • Enfamil A.R. Powdered Formula 12.9oz12/14
    UPC 30087020142312.9 oz Enfamil A.R. PowderEnfamil →
  • PurAmino DHA ARA Infant Powder Formula 14.1oz12/14
    UPC 300875104804PurAmino Powder 14.1 ozEnfamil →
  • Enfamil Nutramigen Concentrated Formula 13oz12/14
    UPC 30087049801413 oz Nutramigen ConcentrateNutramigen →
  • Enfamil Gentlease Powdered Formula 12.4oz6/14
    UPC 300875100691Enfamil Gentlease Powder 12.4 ozEnfamil →
  • Enfamil Infant Concentrated Formula 13oz5/14
    UPC 300871367418Enfamil Infant Concentrate 13 fl ozEnfamil →
  • Enfamil Infant Powdered Formula 12.5oz5/14
    UPC 300871365421Enfamil Infant Powder 12.5 ozEnfamil →
  • Enfamil Reguline Powder Formula 12.4oz5/14
    UPC 300875111321Enfamil Reguline Powder 12.4 ozEnfamil →
  • Enfamil AR RTF 2 oz 6 pk2/14
    UPC 300871453418Ready to Feed Hypoallergenic FormulaEnfamil →

Infant formula: California vs other lists

Barcodes of infant formula on each list. A longer list is not a more generous program: some states list every size and store brand, others list fewer barcodes.
Compare infant formula across states

More foods on the California list

Milk395Soy & plant milk15Cheese269Yogurt50Tofu11Eggs71Breakfast cereal171Juice260Bread71Tortillas92Rice, pasta & oats175Beans & lentils794Peanut butter84Canned fish133Baby food347Infant cereal21Medical foods & shakes8Fruits & vegetables3,854

Infant formula in other states

ConnecticutLouisianaMassachusettsMaineMichiganMinnesotaNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNew YorkOregonUtahWashingtonITCA (Arizona tribal)

Questions

How many infant formula items are on the California WIC list?

16 barcodes, in 16 subcategories as the state names them ("12.9 oz Enfamil A.R. Powder", "Enfamil Gentlease Powder 12.4 oz", "Similac Soy Isomil Powder 12.4 oz"). The list is dated file posted November 2, 2026. California ranks 14 of 14 lists we compare by number of infant formula barcodes.

Which infant formula brands does California WIC list most?

By number of barcodes: Enfamil (8), Similac (4), Nutramigen (2). Store brands are on the list only where that store operates.

Are these infant formula items WIC approved in other states too?

100% of them are also on at least one other state's list; 0 are only on the California list (mostly regional store brands). Each row shows how many of the 14 lists include that barcode.

Does the list say which size I can buy?

The state's subcategory names often carry the size or type rule (for example "12.9 oz Enfamil A.R. Powder"). How many you can buy each month is on your WIC benefits, not on the product list. For the full rules, check the California WIC shopping guide or ask your WIC clinic.

Source: California Department of Public Health, WIC Division, WIC Authorized Product List (File posted November 2, 2026), data.chhs.ca.gov. Food groups are ours; subcategory names are the state's. Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA or any state WIC agency.