How can I learn about food safety and the Defense Commissary Agency?
Food customers can get more information about product recalls at a new Web site provided by the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA). The Food Safety Information button at the right side of the DeCA homepage takes visitors to a section that publicizes pertinent food safety alerts and product recalls, and links to other Web sites offering a wealth of food safety information. What DeCA does to ensure food safety goes mostly unnoticed by customers, said Col. Mark Wolken, the DeCA chief of public health, safety and security. Recalls are part of the safety chain that can involve customer action and can be confusing at times. So DeCA is harnessing the power of the Internet to ensure the broadest dissemination of accurate information. DeCA is integral to the DoD food safety network, which includes monitoring acquisition and transportation processes to ensure service members have the best and safest food products. The DeCA Web site offers information on significant food safety alerts and the recal
