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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Zimi Frozen Pastries Recalled for Prohibited Partially Hydrogenated Oils

Agency Publication Date: December 19, 2025
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Summary

Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc. is recalling 338 boxes of Zimi Puff Pastry French Style and Zimi Kunefe because they contain partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs). The recall affects frozen 700 g Puff Pastry cartons and 380 g Kunefe cartons/trays sold in several states including California, Florida, and Texas. Consumers should not consume these products and should return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund.

Risk

The products contain partially hydrogenated oils, which are no longer recognized as safe for use in human food by the FDA because they are a source of artificial trans fats that can increase the risk of heart disease.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your freezer for Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (700 g) with UPC 5201592020017 and lot numbers 122025 (Exp 11/02/2026) or 083025 (Exp 09/24/2026).
  2. Check your freezer for Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (380 g) with UPC 5201592015822 and lot numbers 048025 (Exp 02/17/2026), 122025 (Exp 11/02/2026), or 248025 (Exp 05/09/2027).
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have further questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Zimi Puff Pastry French Style (700 g)
Variants: Frozen
UPC Codes:
5201592020017
Lot Numbers:
122025 (Exp 11/02/2026)
083025 (Exp 09/24/2026)

Recall #: H-0331-2026; 12/case in paper carton.

Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to eat (380 g)
Variants: Frozen
UPC Codes:
5201592015822
Lot Numbers:
048025 (Exp 02/17/2026)
122025 (Exp 11/02/2026)
248025 (Exp 05/09/2027)

Recall #: H-0332-2026; 9/case in paper carton/tray.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98015
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (338 boxes across all recalled products)
Distributed To: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin

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