December has its own special charm that brings back cherished memories of holiday celebrations and traditions, and shopping the commissary provides savings and value that make today’s celebrations just as memorable.

Temple Turmeric Inc. is voluntarily recalling a specific size of their Temple Pure Prana Matcha+Shot product because they contain high levels of yeast, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Nov. 23.  

Unilever Food Solutions is recalling a limited quantity of Lipton, Knorr and LeGoût chicken products because they may contain chicken from a supplier, Tip Top Poultry, who previously issued a recall notice for their poultry products because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, ac

Romaine lettuce and any products containing romaine lettuce produced from the Salinas, California, region are being recalled due to potential E. coli contamination, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Nov. 23.

Missa Bay, LLC is voluntarily recalling over 97,000 pounds of salad products because the lettuce may be contaminated with E. coli 0157:H7, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Nov. 21.

The commissary at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, ushered in its new internet shopping, curbside pickup service Dec. 2 with the base commanding officer touting its benefits for Marines and their families.

On your next trip to the commissary, remember you don’t need a stocking hung by the chimney with care to get some very practical stocking stuffer items that people will actually use.

The Scholarships for Military Children Program for the 2020 – 2021 school year kicks off Dec. 16, marking its 20th year of awarding grants to military families and celebrating the commissary’s role in enhancing their quality of life.