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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedH-0332-2026/FDA enforcement
Karabetian Import and Distribution, INC.·Food·Nov 18, 2025

Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to Eat (Frozen) Package Size and Quantity Per Case: 380 g Paper…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAIN, AZ, CA, CO +7 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameKarabetian Import and Distribution, INC.
Recalling firmKarabetian Import and Distribution, INC.Los Angeles, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
5 201592 01582 2
Lot / date codes
  • Lot: 048025 Exp date 02/17/2026 Lot: 122025 Exp date: 11/02/2026 Lot:248025 Exp date: 05/09/2027
Distribution area
INAZCACOFLGANDORTXWAWI

Distributed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI.

United States

Quantity affected338 boxes across all recalled products
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 31, 2025
FDA recall numberH-0332-2026

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Karabetian Import and Distribution, INC. initiated this food recall on November 18, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ND, OR, TX, WA, and WI.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US

Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to Eat (Frozen) Package Size and Quantity Per Case: 380 g Paper… was made or distributed by Karabetian Import and Distribution, INC. in Los Angeles, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report H-0332-2026, dated December 31, 2025.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to Eat (Frozen) Package Size and Quantity Per Case: 380 g Paper… recall?

Karabetian Import and Distribution, INC. recalled Product: Zimi Kunefe Ready to Eat (Frozen) Package Size and Quantity Per Case: 380 g Paper… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as H-0332-2026. Partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) in foods exported to the US

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Karabetian Import and Distribution, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record H-0332-2026. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.