Zimi Kunefe frozen product recalled for partially hydrogenated oils
Zimi Kunefe frozen kunefe (a Middle Eastern pastry) contains partially hydrogenated oils, which are banned in foods sold in the US. The FDA detected this prohibited ingredient in specific lots distributed across multiple states.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Check your freezer for Zimi Kunefe with lot numbers 048025, 122025, or 248025
- Do not eat the product
- Throw it away or return it to where you bought it
- Contact Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc. if you have questions
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822
- UPC code
- 5201592015822
- 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-0332-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822 partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US Lot: 048025 Exp date 02/17/2026 Lot: 122025 Exp date: 11/02/2026 Lot:248025 Exp date: 05/09/2027 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.
- Product: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 700 g paper carton - 12/case UPC: 5201592020017. Frozen.H-0331-2026 · 338 boxes across all recalled products
- Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822 (this page)H-0332-2026 · 338 boxes across all recalled products