Gourmet kunafe pastry recalled because it may contain partially hydrogenated oils
Ziyad Brothers Importing is recalling 575 cases of Baraka Gourmet Pastry Kunafe because the product may contain partially hydrogenated oils.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 possible presence of partially hydrogenated oils with no stated illness, defect or consequence.
Plain-English summary
Baraka Gourmet Pastry Kunafe, 6.7oz, UPC 822514291060, sold 18 retail units per wholesale case, is being recalled by Ziyad Brothers Importing.
The reason given in the enforcement record is that the product may contain partially hydrogenated oils.
The recall covers 575 cases from lot 164024 expiring 15.JUN.2026, lot 340024 expiring 07.DEC.2025, lot 049025 expiring 18.FEB.2027 and lot 155025 expiring 04.JUN.2027. Distribution was nationwide. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.
The record cites the possible presence of a food ingredient not permitted in food, and states no illnesses. Consumers should follow the retailer's return instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Baraka Gourmet Pastry Kunafe 6.7oz., UPC 822514291060, 18 retail units per wholesale case
- Manufacturer
- ZIYAD BROTHERS IMPORTING
- Category
- Food — Pastry
- Affected units
- 575
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by ZIYAD BROTHERS IMPORTING under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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