Fuji apples grown by Royal Chinook Orchards are being recalled because they tested above the established tolerance levels for Thiabendazole (TBZ), a pesticide used to control fruit diseases, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 4.

Pinnacle Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of Birds Eye Baby Sweet Peas after testing indicated the presence of Listeria monocytogenes in the retail environment, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Sept. 30.

Belmont Sausage Co. is voluntarily recalling its smoked turkey drumstick products due to an undeclared allergen as a result of mislabeling according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Oct. 1.

Commissary patrons and employees donated over 1.5 million pounds of food and personal hygiene items for local food banks and pantries.

Twenty-six years ago on Oct. 1, the Defense Commissary Agency took control of armed forces commissaries, worldwide.

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October marks the unofficial start of the holiday season for commissary customers who reap the benefits of Halloween and Thanksgiving promotions, giveaways and more.

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Seventy years ago on Sept. 18, the Army Air Forces ended and the Air Force was born.

Awareness can help keep foodborne illnesses at bay

What you don't know might send you to the hospital or worse when it comes to food safety, Defense Commissary Agency officials say.

Commissary shoppers can expect to see plenty of extra savings with September sales events promoting the kick-off of the football season, Oktoberfest celebrations, “Back to School” sidewalk sales events and more.

Hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and all other types of severe weather events are quite rude when it comes to proper scheduling. That’s why National Preparedness Month in September emphasizes the importance of planning for unexpected emergencies – natural or manmade.

Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select code dates of Shake ‘N Bake Ranch & Herb Seasoned Coating Mix products due to mislabeling, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Aug. 21.

Litehouse Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its OPA Ranch Greek yogurt dressing due to an undeclared allergen as a result of mislabeling, according to a recall notice from the Defense Commissary Agency’s food safety office sent Aug. 15.

Madhava Natural Sweeteners is voluntarily recalling their MMM… Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix because of undeclared milk allergens, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 13.

Ralph J. Tremaglio has been named the Defense Commissary Agency’s general counsel effective July 23.