The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0331-2026·Announced 2025-12-31

Frozen French style puff pastry recalled over partially hydrogenated oils

Karabetian Import and Distribution is recalling Zimi Puff Pastry French Style over partially hydrogenated oils in foods exported to the US.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 because the record cites the presence of partially hydrogenated oils with no stated illness, defect or consequence.

Plain-English summary

Zimi Puff Pastry French Style, frozen, in 700 g paper cartons packed 12 per case under UPC 5201592020017, is being recalled by Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.

The reason given in the enforcement record is partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US.

The recall covers lot 122025 with an expiry of 11/02/2026 and lot 083025 with an expiry of 09/24/2026. The record lists a quantity of 338 boxes across all recalled products. Distribution covered Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, North Dakota, Oregon, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The record cites the presence of a food ingredient not permitted in food exported to the United States, and states no illnesses. Consumers should follow the retailer's return instructions.

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.
Manufacturer
Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.
Hazard
  • partially-hydrogenated-oils
  • prohibited-ingredient
  • imported-food

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot: 122025 Exp date: 11/02/2026 Lot: 083025 Exp date: 09/24/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • GA
  • ND
  • OR
  • TX
  • WA
  • WI