Conagra Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific Chef Boyardee Rice with Chicken and Vegetables microwave bowls because they may contain undeclared milk and wheat allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent March 11.

During National Nutrition Month in March, make a point to get acquainted with all the resources the Defense Commissary Agency has designed to help you improve the nutrition quality of your diet.

The Defense Commissary Agency’s online shopping/curbside pickup service, known as CLICK2GO, became available to Fort Eustis Commissary shoppers March 1. 

March is so full of savings that even the daylight is on the list. For commissary patrons, more daytime means a better view of opportunities to shop for significant discounts on frozen food, snacks and menu items for college basketball playoffs and more.

Utz Quality Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling a specific expiration date code of its Bachman Twist Pretzel product because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Feb. 26.

Bellisio Foods is voluntarily recalling over 170,000 pounds of frozen pork entrée products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass or hard plastic, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Feb. 23.

Exchange and commissary shoppers will see more opportunities to save on the installation as military resale officials continue planning more joint sales.

Concord Foods, LLC is voluntarily recalling a specific date code of its Concord Fresh Success Mild Salsa Seasoning Mix because it may contain an undeclared milk allergen, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Feb. 20.

Nature’s Path Foods is voluntarily recalling specific EnviroKidz cereal because they may contain undeclared gluten allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Feb. 16.

The Military Saves Week campaign, Feb. 25 - March 2, can help service members, military families and DOD civilians with a plan to save money, reduce debt and build wealth, contributing to their financial success. As a campaign partner, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) is an important ally for you to become financially fit. Not only will you find significant savings in your commissary every day, the benefit offers additional ways to stretch your grocery budget even further.

Commissary store brands made a splash nationally in early January when Store Brands Magazine highlighted the Defense Commissary Agency’s private label program as a newcomer making its mark in the industry.

The military resale community has signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a joint buying alliance expected to provide even greater savings for authorized exchange and commissary shoppers.

Frito-Lay is voluntarily recalling a specific size bag of Stacy’s Simply Naked Pita Chips because they may contain an undeclared milk allergen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Feb. 4.

Blue Marble Brands is voluntarily recalling selected Tropical Pepper products due to mislabeling according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Feb. 4. The label on the recalled products bears an incorrect ounce declaration.  

Commissary shoppers looking to up their health and wellness game have only to pull out their smartphone and take a photo of one of the new dietitian-approved recipe posters appearing in commissaries worldwide.