Missouri WIC and Nutrition Services Retailer Manual
Appendix A.1: Full-service selection criteria stocking requirements
Authorized Missouri WIC retailers must stock and meet the full-service selection criteria requirements for authorized WIC retailers as listed below. For more information on full-service selection criteria, refer to WIC retailer policy 2.2 Retailer Selection Criteria or the Retailer Manual.
| Food item | Minimum requirements |
|---|---|
| Fresh vegetables Any package size–any brand | 5 varieties |
| Fresh fruit Any package size–any brand | 5 varieties |
| Frozen vegetables Any package size–any brand | 3 varieties |
| Frozen fruit Any package size–any brand | 2 varieties |
| Canned vegetables Must stock. Not WIC-approved. | 3 varieties |
| Canned fruit Must stock. Not WIC-approved. | 3 varieties |
| Canned fish Tuna and sardines | 2 varieties |
| Bread Any approved brand | 2 varieties |
| Fresh and frozen meats and poultry Must stock. Not WIC-approved. | A total of 9 varieties of at least 3 kinds of meat, including beef, lamb, pork or poultry, in a combination of fresh or frozen. |