The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Europe District, U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart and the German construction authority, broke ground during a ceremony for the new Panzer Kaserne Commissary in Germany June 16.

The Coastal Companies is issuing a voluntary recall of 17 products that were produced from cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers, Inc. and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales, Inc., due to the potential for salmonella contamination, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent June 17.

Medtech Products Inc., a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company, is voluntarily recalling five lots of Little Remedies® honey cough syrup, due to the presence of bacillus cereus and loss of shelf-stability, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent June 23.

Quality of life benefits for the American military have evolved significantly over the past few centuries. Part of that benefits package includes commissaries, which were restricted to officers dating back to 1825. The era of the “modern” benefit started on July 1, 1867, when Congress authorized enlisted service members to shop there as well. Today, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) remains committed to providing a 21st century benefit to eligible patrons who need it, said DeCA Director and CEO John E. Hall.

Commissary patrons can celebrate Independence Day savings with their Commissary’s Thrill of the Grill: Global Summer, Local Flavor event. As you fire up the grill and host your backyard barbecue, look for unbeatable deals on all your summer favorites and grilling essentials in the latest Commissary Sales Flyer for June 30 to July 13.

The Department of Defense (DoD) initiated a recall of all lots and all fish products of Polar Salmon Hjerting Laks A/S in Europe, according to a DoD Europe recall message sent June 30.

Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 367,812 pounds of fully cooked turkey bacon products, due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 3.

Mondelēz Global LLC announced a voluntarily recall four carton sizes of RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches, as well as the 20-pack carton of RITZ Filled Cracker Sandwich Variety, due to individually wrapped packs that may be incorrectly labeled as cheese variety even though the product may be a peanut butter variety, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 9.

CTC Food International, Inc. recalls Shirayuki Jumbo Nama Udon, due to a labeling error, according to a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) internal recall message sent July 10.

From July 14–27, your commissary is turning up the heat with even more sizzling deals – just in time for summer’s peak of cookouts, backyard gatherings and family celebrations. The current Commissary Sales Flyer is packed with unbeatable savings and value to make every meal memorable.