NOM Weekly | May 31, 2025

🥑 Fresh Avocado Pesto Pasta, Vital Allergy Recalls & New Food Safety Insights!

Author

Jacqueline Kerber
May 31, 2025

Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 10 min | Total Time: 20 min

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces gluten-free pasta

  • 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ÂĽ cup olive oil

  • ÂĽ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon pepper

  • Cherry tomatoes (optional)

How to Make It:

  1. Cook gluten-free pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.

  2. Blend avocados, basil, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.

  3. Mix avocado pesto with pasta, garnish with cherry tomatoes, and serve immediately.

Enjoy a quick, flavorful, and allergy-friendly meal ready in just 20 minutes!

⚠️ Important Allergy Recall Alert

South Asian Food Inc. Recalls Bengal King Family Pack Vegetable Singara (Undeclared Peanuts)

  • May 16, 2025 Large family-sized packages recalled, posing serious risks for peanut allergies during group meals. Recall Details →

Madeline’s Pâtisserie Recalls Croissants (Undeclared Wheat)

  • May 20, 2025 Label oversight mistakenly listed "flour" without specifying wheat, emphasizing accurate allergen labeling. Recall Details →

New Grains Gluten Free Bakery Recalls Multiple Products (Undeclared Eggs, Tree Nuts, Soy, Milk)

  • May 21, 2025 Specialty gluten-free products recall highlights risks from cross-contamination. Recall Details →

Santa Monica Seafood Recalls Atlantic Salmon Portions (Undeclared Soy)

  • May 24, 2025 Undeclared soy presents critical health risks, stressing importance of precise labeling. Recall Details →

🌍 Allergy News & Updates:

  • Food Allergy Awareness Month Highlights

    • May is Food Allergy Awareness Month, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and managing food allergies. Read More â†’

  • Rise in Food Recalls Due to Labeling Errors

    • An increase in food recalls has been noted, often due to undeclared allergens like milk, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame. Read More â†’

  • May Research Update on Food Allergies

    • Includes eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), new epinephrine nasal spray for children, and peanut oral immunotherapy in adults. Read More →

  • Advancing Food Allergy Policies in Congress

    • AAFA and KFA advocate for enhanced national policies, emphasizing systemic change for allergy safety. Read More →

  • Key Challenges Facing Food Processing Manufacturers

    • Highlights labor shortages, rising costs, and the critical role of employee well-being in maintaining food safety standards. Read More →

  • Bill Introduced to Unify Food Safety Agencies

    • Senator Tom Cotton's proposal aims to consolidate agencies for improved food safety management and rapid response capabilities. Read More →

🛒 Allergy-Friendly Products You’ll Love

  • Banza Chickpea Pasta (Gluten-Free & High Protein)

    • Nutritious and delicious pasta alternative, ideal for allergy-friendly diets.

  • Califia Farms Almond Milk (Unsweetened)

    • Smooth, creamy dairy substitute perfect for cooking, baking, or drinking.

  • Enjoy Life Dark Chocolate Chips (Free from 14 Common Allergens)

    • Perfect for baking and snacking, safe for virtually every allergy-conscious home.

  • Follow Your Heart Vegan Parmesan Cheese

    • Dairy-free, flavorful topping ideal for pasta, salads, and more.

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Happy eating, Your Allergy Newsletter Team 🍴✨