Only 11 states have approved the brand's particular organic food, Happy Family Organics said in the release, but that's a major increase from where they started. That's concerning when you consider the EWG's Dirty Dozen report, which found that almost 70 percent of conventional produce sold in the United States contains pesticide residues. Nearly 2 million babies are born into WIC families, according to Happy Family Organics, and many don't have the option to choose organic baby foods when shopping under the program's guidelines.

In a press release, the company revealed that only 15 states in the country accept organic baby food, which more and more parents are turning to in an effort to avoid pesticide laden foods, for families who use WIC. Happy Family Organics announced this week that it gained approval in three new states to make its Happy Baby Clearly Crafted Jars available to babies born into families who qualify for WIC. Now, organic baby food options for WIC-eligible families are expanding, and it's a huge deal. The program includes key items - such as milk, cheese, fruits and vegetables, eggs, juice, peanut butter, formula, some legumes, and more - but has long had few options as far as organic baby food is concerned. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a great and widely used government program that has been providing families with assistance for adequate nutrition for decades.

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