The Defense Commissary Agency’s mission is to deliver a benefit to help service members and their families save money. So it’s only fitting that commissaries echo the message of financial management during Military Saves Month in April.

Sabra Dipping Company is voluntarily recalling approximately 2,100 cases of their Classic Hummus because the products may be contaminated with Salmonella, which was discovered during an FDA routine screen of a single tub, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sen

The Defense Commissary Agency hosted several virtual focus groups March 8-9 that centered on young, single, enlisted service members living in the barracks, seeking their opinions and knowledge of their commissary benefit as well as their shopping habits.

Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and other key compounds that help our bodies to function properly, facilitate the development of a strong immune system, and lower the risk of illness from immediate and chronic disease.
While shopping the commissary, customers are encouraged to fill their baskets with each of the colors of fruits and vegetables from the fresh, frozen or canned sections of the store to help them get the nutrients they need.

Commissary patrons stateside can stock up on their favorite items at significant savings during the Defense Commissary Agency’s Military Appreciation Month Sidewalk Sale event in May.

Earth Day, April 22, may be celebrated once a year, but the Defense Commissary Agency’s efforts to employ sustainable work practices and recycle and divert waste from landfills is a year-round job.

Blount Fine Foods is voluntarily recalling one lot, approximately 2,987 cases, of their  Panera at Home Lobster Bisque because it may contain egg, an undeclared allergen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent April 15.