Michael G. Shaffer is the new deputy director of acquisition management for the Defense Commissary Agency effective April 30.

In a matter of weeks, commissary brands will debut on store shelves, ushering the Defense Commissary Agency into a new era of patron savings, said DeCA Director and CEO Joseph H. Jeu.

June will bring more than hot temperatures for commissary patrons looking for plenty of promotional savings and exciting events, said the Defense Commissary Agency's director of sales.

John Morrell and Co. is voluntarily recalling about 210,000 pounds of hot dog products due to metal objects found inside the packaging according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent May 19.

To prepare for nature's unexpected fury, the Defense Commissary Agency encourages its patrons to use their benefit for emergency supplies.

With May being National Barbecue Month, an army of backyard chefs are already firing up their grills.

For many backyard chefs, the notion of guarding against foodborne illnesses at the family barbecue often falls off the menu.

Special savings on commissary and exchange products along with the opportunity to participate in fitness-related events are in store for military members and their families during the worldwide Your Healthy Lifestyle Festival, May 26 - June 25.

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling all "best by" dates of Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes, Frozen Waffles and Frozen French Toast products and Hungry Man Selects Chicken and Waffles after testing found Listeria monocytogenes in the plant.

Buying gift cards is a great way to shop for friends, relatives, and co-workers or even as a donation toward a good cause.

Customers now have another way of staying connected to their commissary benefit, even when they're not in the store.

WFSP Foods LLC is voluntarily recalling about 42,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast products due to undercooking, resulting in the potential for bacterial pathogens in the products according to an Apr. 25 notice.

After a previous voluntary recall of specific jalapeño potato chip products, Frito-Lay is expanding the recall to include additional products due to a risk of salmonella contamination, according to an Apr. 24 notice.

The commissary surcharge, the 5 percent added to every customer's bill to build, modernize and maintain commissary facilities, continues to serve its purpose as the Defense Commissary Agency begins implementing its business transformation this year.

Campbell Soup Company is voluntarily recalling a specific chicken soup product due to undeclared milk allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent April 24.