Reser’s Fine Foods is voluntarily recalling a limited number of meal kits due to the inclusion of recalled chicken from an outside ingredient supplier (BrucePac), due to the possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 12.

On Oct. 13, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) salutes the U.S. Navy on the 249th anniversary of its establishment by the Continental Congress in 1775. “We salute the Navy’s anniversary, and we want all our sailors – active duty, reservists, retirees and their family members, as well as disabled veterans and their caregivers – to know we celebrate them every day by delivering the commissary benefit they’ve earned,” said Navy Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director. “We endeavor to provide the highest quality product at the lowest price possible to help our eligible patrons boost their financial and food security with at least 25 percent savings on their groceries.”

The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) announced that Karen M. Davis has been selected to be the agency’s new deputy director and chief operating officer. Her selection is effective Oct. 20. Davis fills the position previously held by Michael Dowling, who retired from government service in April of 2023. She was selected for the Senior Executive Service (SES) in 2014.

Whether you're stocking up on seasonal favorites or exploring new treats, the commissary sales flyer for Oct. 7-20 has the special promotions and savings you need to celebrate the best of autumn.

A new line of Chef-Inspired Freedom’s Choice prepared foods from the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) are now on commissary shelves, offering patrons a significant boost in their quick-to-eat meal options. The new prepared meals provide a fast and convenient option for commissary patrons who want to manage their grocery budget while avoiding fast food, said Edward Walters III, executive director of DeCA’s Sales, Marketing and eCommerce Group.

As far as Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) Director and CEO John Hall is concerned, if you’re not constantly evolving, you risk being irrelevant. That’s the mindset he continues to push at DeCA as the agency observes its 33rd anniversary on Oct. 1. For Hall, the milestone is a moment to reflect on how DeCA will continue improving its delivery of the commissary benefit to millions of eligible service members and their families.

KTM Services, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their 5.3 ounce and 17.7-ounce packages of Enjoy Premium Taro Cookie and Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookie because they contain undeclared milk, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 20.

HP Hood LLC. is recalling five SKUs of LACTAID Milk because the product may contain trace amounts of almond, which is not listed on the label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 20.

Whether cooking up comfort food or getting ready for autumn festivities, the commissary sales flyer for Sept. 23 – Oct. 6 has everything you need. With Halloween just around the corner, be sure to check out the significant savings on our selection of seasonal candy. If you’re an early bird preparing for your holiday feast, dive into our turkey sale starting Oct. 1 and enjoy premium turkeys (Shady Brook, Honeysuckle, and Jennie-O) for just 69 cents per pound. Act quickly — these low prices are available while supplies last, and selections may vary by location.

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