Moderate riskFDA FoodClass II

Zimi Puff Pastry French Style recalled for partially hydrogenated oils

Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (frozen, 700 g packages) contains partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which are banned in U.S. food products. The affected frozen pastry was distributed to 10 states. No injuries have been reported.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗

What to do

  1. Check your freezer for Zimi Puff Pastry French Style with lot 122025 (exp. 11/02/2026) or lot 083025 (exp. 09/24/2026), UPC 5201592020017.
  2. Do not eat the product.
  3. Throw it away or return it to the store where you bought it.

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Product
Product: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 700 g paper carton - 12/case UPC: 5201592020017. Frozen.
UPC code
  • 5201592020017
Sold in
Distributed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI.
Made for
All ages

This recall covers 2 products — see all of them.

Details

Units affected
338 boxes across all recalled products
Illnesses reported
None reported
Manufactured in
2450 Crystal St, N/A, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Classification
Class II
Recall number
H-0331-2026

In the FDA's words

Description
Product: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 700 g paper carton - 12/case UPC: 5201592020017. Frozen. partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US Lot: 122025 Exp date: 11/02/2026 Lot: 083025 Exp date: 09/24/2026 Distribution: Distributed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI. Affected quantity: 338 boxes across all recalled products
Hazard
partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US

2 products in this recall

Zimi puff pastry and kunefe recalled for partially hydrogenated oils

Karabetian is recalling two frozen Zimi products: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (700 g) and Zimi Kunefe ready-to-eat (380 g). The products were exported to the US and contain partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which the FDA does not consider safe in food. The products were distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA and WI, and no illnesses have been reported.

The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.

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