Bayer is voluntarily recalling specific Lotrimin® and Tinactin® products due to the presence of benzene, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 1.

Coppertone is voluntarily recalling specific lots of some of their Pure & Simple SPF 50 Spray, Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray and Travel-Size Coppertone Sport Spray products due to the presence of benzene, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 30.

On Oct. 1, 1991, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) officially took over the responsibility of providing the commissary benefit to U.S. military members and their families. “Today, that legacy of service drives us to be the military’s grocery provider of choice, reaffirming our commitment to deliver the commissary benefit to as many eligible patrons as possible at the best possible savings directed by Congress,” said DeCA Director and CEO Bill Moore.

October represents the unofficial start of the holiday season for commissary customers who want to see Halloween and Thanksgiving promotions, super savings and more, said the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales.

Fairlife is voluntarily recalling a small quantity of their chocolate-flavored milk packaged in 8-ounce six-packs because they do not meet company standards and, as a result, lack commercial sterility and have the potential for spoilage, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Ag

The federal government’s annual Feds Feed Families campaign has ended with just over 7.5 million pounds of food being donated to food banks across the nation. This year’s campaign was conducted June 1 through Aug. 31 for federal workers, and commissary customers and Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) employees who wanted to donate to local food banks and pantries.

During September’s Family Meals Month, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) applauds military families’ commitment to focus on the benefits of cooking and eating meals together. The agency is also providing resources that will help turn that commitment into a long-standing tradition.

Bonduelle is voluntarily recalling specific lots of their Ready Pac® Bistro® Bowl Chef Salad because they may contain anchovies, an undeclared fish allergen, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Sept. 22.

The worldwide rollout of Commissary CLICK2GO passes a major milestone Sept. 20 as the internet grocery shopping service goes live at commissaries in Europe, with commissaries in Japan, South Korea and Okinawa set to join them before the month is up.

Buurma Farms, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of boxes of their Plain (flat leaf) Parsley due to potential non-O157 STEC (Shiga-toxin-producing E.

Preparing nutritious food at home does not have to be difficult or expensive. With “Thinking Outside the Box” recipes, your commissary continually offers meal solutions that are quick, healthy and economical with ingredients typically offered at enhanced savings to our customers.

Velvet Ice Cream is voluntarily recalling their Raspberry Fudge Cordial Ice Cream because it may contain undeclared peanuts due to a third-party manufacturer packaging error, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 14.

U.S. airmen and their families have been served by the commissary benefit since the Air Force’s creation 74 years ago, so it’s with pride that the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) joins with them in observing the service’s birthday on Sept. 18.

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of their Curly Leaf Parsley due to potential non-O157 STEC (Shigatoxin-producing E.

Remember that grocery store you and your family grew up with – the one that had all of your favorite specialty items from around the world and the butcher who was always happy to cut that special roast for your family’s meal? I remember it, too, and I also remember the cashier who offered a wink and a smile because she knew us so well, it felt like family. I remember it so well because it was my commissary.