WIC barcode lookup

Type the numbers under a product's barcode to see which state WIC lists include it.

Try: Cheerios 18 oz · Similac Advance powder · Chobani nonfat plain

What this checks

78,110 barcodes from 14 state and tribal WIC Authorized Product Lists, including packaged produce. A match means the barcode was on that state's list on the list's date. It does not cover Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Ohio or Illinois, which do not post a downloadable list.

List dates for all 14 columns

Questions

Where is the UPC on a product?

It is the number printed under the barcode, usually 12 digits on US products (for example 0 16000 27528 7). Type all the digits; spaces and leading zeros do not matter.

Why does the lookup say the barcode is not on any list?

It is not in the 14 lists we compare as of their dates. The product may be new, may be listed in a state we do not cover (such as Texas or Florida), or may be a size or flavor no state lists. Not being on a list is not always the same as not allowed; check your state's WIC app.

Why do states store the same UPC differently?

Some files drop the leading zeros or the last (check) digit, and some use 13, 14 or even 17 digits. We line them up so one product matches across states; that is why the number shown can look slightly different from your package.

Can I scan with my camera?

On phones and browsers that support it (most Android Chrome), a Scan button appears. Your camera image stays on your device; nothing is uploaded.

Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA or any state WIC agency. Your state's WIC app and the store register are the final check.