General Mills is voluntarily recalling specific Cascadian Farm Organic Cinnamon Raisin Granola product due to the presence of almonds, an undeclared nut allergen, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Oct. 10.

Fuji apples grown by Royal Chinook Orchards are being recalled because they tested above the established tolerance levels for Thiabendazole (TBZ), a pesticide used to control fruit diseases, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 4.

After a previous recall of Philadelphia Cream Cheese products due to possible tampering, Kraft Heinz Company conducted an internal investigation that revealed the suspected tampering is limited to the Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese tubs from a specific production facility, according to a Departme

Energy-saving products are available in commissaries at extra savings during October in partnership with DOD’s observance of National Energy Action Month.

The Defense Commissary Agency is rolling out acceptance of the MILITARY STAR card in all its stores to offer greater convenience to service members and their families and further strengthen funding of critical military quality-of-life programs, said Command Chief Master Sgt. Stuart Allison, DeCA senior enlisted advisor.

Oct. 13 is the 242nd anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Navy by the Continental Congress in 1775.

The Defense Commissary Agency said farewell to a number of employees who recently retired from federal service, many of them known agency-wide for their valuable contributions to the strength of the commissary benefit, said Acting DeCA Director and CEO Michael J. Dowling.

The old saying, “the only constant is change,” certainly couldn’t be truer for military families. Missed family milestones, constant moves to new duty stations and the ever-changing state of international affairs order their pace of life; however, they remain resilient.

Commissary patrons with “frightening” costumes or “scary” food dishes are invited to showcase their Halloween-themed masterpieces on the Defense Commissary Agency’s social media.