The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·H-0332-2026·Announced 2025-12-31

Ready to eat frozen kunefe recalled over partially hydrogenated oils

Karabetian Import and Distribution is recalling Zimi Kunefe Ready to Eat 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 Kunefe Ready to Eat, frozen, in 380 g paper carton trays packed 9 per case under UPC 5201592015822, 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 048025 with an expiry of 02/17/2026, lot 122025 with an expiry of 11/02/2026 and lot 248025 with an expiry of 05/09/2027. 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 Kunefe Ready to eat (Frozen) Package Size and quantity per case: 380 g paper carton/tray - 9/case UPC: 5201592015822
Manufacturer
Karabetian Import and Distribution, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen dessert
Hazard
  • partially-hydrogenated-oils
  • prohibited-ingredient
  • imported-food

Distribution

Distributed in 10 states:

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

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