During September, National Preparedness Month focuses attention on the merits of planning for the next emergency. Whether that emergency is manmade or by Mother Nature, service members and their families can count on their commissary benefit to help them save nearly 25 percent on items for their survival kits.

Rushdi Food Industries is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of their Mighty Sesame Organic Squeezable Tahini due to possible Salmonella contamination, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 24.

Over the past 24 years, Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony D. Polk has punched just about every deployment ticket imaginable on land and sea. Now as the Defense Commissary Agency’s new senior enlisted advisor for overseas operations, he encourages eligible patrons to punch their tickets when it comes to using the benefit they’ve earned.

Army Sgt. Maj. Matthew Baller recently completed two years as the Defense Commissary Agency’s senior enlisted advisor for overseas operations as he prepares to retire from military service after over 31 years.

Military customers worldwide will have the opportunity to evaluate their stores through the annual Commissary Customer Service Survey (CCSS) starting Aug. 22. The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) survey will be available for 10 consecutive shopping days ending on or before Sept. 7, depending on the commissary’s operating schedule. Customers will be asked to take the survey at the commissary entrance area before they shop.

Fifth Season is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of their Crunchy Sesame Salad Kit  because the dressing packet included in the kit may contain milk and egg which is not declared on the product label, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug.

Kraft Heinz is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of its Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverage products because diluted cleaning solution may have been introduced into the product’s production line, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message

The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Sales Flyer for Aug. 15-28 offers excellent customer opportunities to save even more by purchasing promotional products. The latest sales flyer features savings specific to preseason football, back-to-school events and Kids Eat Right month. Shoppers will see ongoing opportunities to maximize their benefit through the “Stock Up and Save” sweepstakes offering discounts on several participating brands.

King’s Hawaiian is voluntarily recalling its Pretzel Slider Buns, Pretzel Hamburger Buns and Pretzel Bites products due to the potential presence of Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent Aug. 12.

Lyons Magnus LLC is expanding their initial recall of their nutri

Lyons Magnus LLC is expanding their initial recall of their nutritional and beverage products to include additional brands and code dates due to the potential for microbial contaminations, including from the organisms Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum.

Cynthia A. Craft, director of human resources for the Defense Commissary Agency since 2013, retired from the federal government with over 38 years of civil service, effective July 31.

The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA) Sales Flyer for Aug. 1-14 offers customers opportunities to save even more by purchasing promotional products. The latest sales flyer features savings to promote back-to-school events and “Kids Eat Right” Month. Shoppers can enjoy exclusive savings through the “Stock Up and Save” sweepstakes with discounts on several participating brands.

Edgewell Personal Care Company is recalling three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because the product contains benzene, a human carcinogen, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 30.

Lyons Magnus LLC is voluntarily recalling 53 nutritional and beverage products due to the potential for microbial contamination, including from the organism Cronobacter sakazakii, according to a Department of Defense All Food and Drug Activity message sent July 29.