CLASS II Food recall · Reported 25 Nov 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report

Orange Blossom Baklava recalled by Kronos Foods

Kronos Foods is recalling Orange Blossom Baklava, distributed in 9 states. The recall was initiated on 9 Oct 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesItem number 11934 Lot Number 15258, Exp 3/15/16.

Quantity recalled4 cases

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0239-2016
FDA event ID: 72435
Recalling firm: Kronos Foods, Madera, CA
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 9 Oct 2015
FDA classified: 18 Nov 2015
Reported: 25 Nov 2015
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Citrus

Timeline

9 Oct 2015	Recall initiated by company
18 Nov 2015	Classified by FDA	+40 days
25 Nov 2015	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Potential for metal fragments in baked goods - discovery after increased Metal Detector Rejections.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Orange Blossom Baklava Net WT 5.5 lbs. (249 kg) total weight of five trays bundled together. 38-68 pieces per tray Item number 11934 Manufactured by Kronos Foods Corporation, Madera, CA

Where it was distributed

US Distribution only: LA, CA, NJ, TX, NV, MT, NE, OH, OR, One consignee in Canada.

California Louisiana Montana Nebraska New Jersey Nevada Ohio Oregon Texas

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Potential for metal fragments in baked goods - discovery after increased Metal Detector Rejections.

Which lots are affected?

Item number 11934 Lot Number 15258, Exp 3/15/16.

Where was it sold?

US Distribution only: LA, CA, NJ, TX, NV, MT, NE, OH, OR, One consignee in Canada.

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

7 other products · FDA event 72435

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Classic Baklava recalled by Kronos Foods.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Classic Baklava recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Sample Assortment recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Deluxe Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsDeluxe Assortment	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Chocolate Almond Treasure recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Natural Mini Caterer's Assortment recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Baklava Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsBaklava Assortment	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015	CLASS II	Baklava Sample Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsBaklava	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states

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All 8

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
25 Nov 2015Food	CLASS II	Baklava Sample Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsBaklava	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015Food	CLASS II	Baklava Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsBaklava Assortment	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015Food	CLASS II	Natural Mini Caterer's Assortment recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015Food	CLASS II	Chocolate Almond Treasure recalled by Kronos Foods	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states
25 Nov 2015Food	CLASS II	Deluxe Assortment recalled by Kronos FoodsDeluxe Assortment	Kronos Foods	Foreign Material	9 states

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