FDA-Food2025-12-31Class IICHEMICAL
Zimi Kunefe frozen pastry recalled for prohibited trans fats
What this means
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.
- 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
The agency's original wording
Hazard
partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Distributed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI.
Affected count
338 boxes across all recalled products
Manufactured in
2450 Crystal St, N/A, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Products
Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822
UPC codes
- 5201592015822
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0332-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
We read every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice and email you a plain-English Sunday brief covering your household — free, no credit card. Or upgrade to as-it-happens alerts for the brands you actually own.