Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily specific packages of their Baby Spinach products because the items tested positive for Salmonella in sample testing, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 12.

The Defense Commissary Agency, out of an abundance of caution, removed the Deli Express Smoked Ham and Cheese ready-to-eat sandwich from sale because the item tested positive for Bacillus cereus in sample testing, according to a Defense Logistics Agency Product Advisory Notice sent Aug. 8.

The Defense Commissary Agency, out of an abundance of caution, is pulling one lot of Hope Foods Organic Hummus from commissary shelves because the item tested positive for Bacillus cereus in sample testing, according to a Defense Logistics Agency Product Advisory Notice sent Aug. 8.

Taking it to the streets! That’s the message for commissary patrons in August and September as the Defense Commissary Agency’s Back-to-School Sidewalk Sales kick off huge savings at stores worldwide.

You name it – from brats, wings and steaks, to chips, drinks and fresh vegetables – your commissary has what you need to make your football tailgate or watch party so memorable that you won’t care if your team wins or loses.

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc.

Medtech Products, Inc.

Home Market Foods, Inc. is voluntarily recalling their frozen ready-to-eat beef and pork meatball products because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 26.

It’s been two years since the Defense Commissary Agency introduced its private label program, and a growing number of patrons are taking advantage of the products’ extra savings and value, said the DOD special assistant for commissary operations.

Military commissaries have served the U.S. Coast Guard for almost half of its existence, so it’s with pride that the Defense Commissary Agency joins with them in observing their 229th birthday Aug. 4.

Commissary patrons can be on the lookout for “Back-to-School” sales and sweepstakes along with sidewalk sales beginning mid-August with a focus on healthy meals and snacks.

Commissary shoppers worldwide will now be able more frequently share their opinions as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out “ForeSee,” a customer experience survey tool.

ProBar LLC is voluntarily recalling specific flavors and lots of its Meal bars because they may contain undeclared milk and soy allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 11.

The Defense Commissary Agency is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Freedom’s Choice Shredded Mozzarella Cheese because they may be contaminated with extraneous materials, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent July 11.

“To put together a summer picnic basket that will get the job done but won’t break the bank, don’t go any further than your local commissary,” said Tracie Russ, the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales. “You can put together a delicious, economical, al fresco meal with almost no effort at all. Save even more when you purchase high quality, low cost commissary store brands.”