FOOD SAFETY MONTH: During September, commissaries join other government agencies in highlighting foodborne illness prevention
During Food Safety Education Month in September, the Defense Commissary Agency joins the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Food Safety Inspection Service, the Department of Health and Human Services and other organizations in reinforcing foodborne illness awareness and prevention.
‘COME HOME’ TO SIDEWALK SALES: September event gives families a chance to save more as they stock up for school lunches
School is back and so are commissary sidewalk sales. Throughout September, stateside commissary patrons can stock up on their favorite items at significant savings during these Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) events.
Commissary and Exchange Joint Buying Alliance saves military community over $75 million
Since its founding in late 2019, the military resale joint buying alliance has saved the military community more than $75 million. The joint buying power of the military exchanges and commissary enables these organizations to offer lower prices and negotiate vendor markdowns on the products they sell.
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‘YOU DESERVE MORE!’: In open letter to military community, commissary director discusses recent improvements to benefit
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.
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY: Commissaries honor Air Force’s 74 years of service
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 Curly Leaf Parsley recalled
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.
‘THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX’: Commissaries offer healthy, economic meal solutions
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 recalls Raspberry Fudge Cordial Ice Cream
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.