Commissary customers stateside can stock up on their favorite items while enjoying deeper savings during the Defense Commissary Agency’s “Hometown Heroes” Sidewalk Sale event Sept. 1-30.

The next emergency will not be annotated on your planning calendar. However, during National Preparedness Month in September, greater awareness is highlighted on the necessity to plan for the unexpected. Whatever the crisis, service members and their families can save at least 25 percent by using their commissary benefit for their emergency items.

he back-to-school bell is ringing, but it’s not too late to shop for all those back-to-school sales. In this edition of the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for Aug. 14-27, look for great deals on Quaker Oats, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Ritz Crackers, Skippy Peanut Butter and much more.

Nestlé USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough “break and bake” Bar 16.5-ounce product due to the potential presence of wood fragments, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug.11.

Unilever United States Inc. voluntarily recalling select Knorr Sopa Soup Mix products because the products may contain egg, which is not listed as an ingredient on the label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 10.

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is proud to observe the 233rd birthday of the U.S. Coast Guard on Aug. 4. “We salute the Coast Guard’s 233 years of service by delivering their commissary benefit,” said Marine Sgt. Maj. Michael R. Saucedo, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “And we encourage them to use their benefit to boost their financial and food security with at least 25 percent savings on their purchases.”

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a limited number of their 14.5 oz and 1 oz bags of Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips because they may contain undeclared soy and wheat ingredients from their spicy sweet chili tortilla chip product, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Dr

Parents wanting to save money on back-to-school meals and snacks should check out the Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Savvy Shopper Sales Flyer for July 31 to Aug. 13. And for those looking for savings at the barbecue, check out the latest online preparation tools at The Thrill of the Grill.

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Freshly Foods is recalling cut fruit products due to the potential contamination of the product with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 6.

Gerolsteiner Brunnen GmbH & Co.KG is voluntarily recalling a certain batch of its Gerolsteiner Naturell Water, 0.751 glass bottles because of mold, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 3. 

Mondelez Global LLC is voluntarily recalling two varieties of belVita Breakfast Sandwich products because they may contain peanut, an undeclared allergen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 3.

Van’s International Foods is voluntarily recalling certain packages of Van’s Gluten Free Original Waffles because they may contain wheat, an undeclared allergen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 3.

House of Raeford is voluntarily recalling 76,961 pounds of corn dogs because of possible spoilage, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 1.

Conagra Brands, Inc.