Aventura, Fla.-based beef importer Corte Argentino USA is recalling 29,628 pounds of raw beef from Argentina after the shipments bypassed the third and final step of U.S. entry inspections.
The potentially contaminated beef was produced between May 15 and May 20 this year, with freeze by dates between September 15 and September 20. It has been distributed to retail and food service sites across Florida and Texas.
The United States Food Safety and Inspection Service—or FSIS—classified the recall as medium or high risk, and said that product consumption could cause “serious, adverse health consequences or death.”
Despite FSIS warnings, no illness or injury has been reported yet.
Beef recalled without consumer harm
After entering the U.S., food products have to undergo three levels of clearance by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, and FSIS.
The FSIS inspection checks documentation, labeling and packaging, and product condition. Most importantly, FSIS samples products for contaminants.
If a product misses FSIS inspection, its safety can’t be verified, leading to a Class I recall—the highest risk. After the first two clearances, Corte Argentino’s beef bypassed this inspection, automatically triggering the recall.
Even if no illness is reported, uninspected products have to be removed from shelves. FSIS found the issue during routine inspection activities.
Products to look out for
The recalled products bear the Argentinian establishment number “EST. N° OF. 2025” and shipping mark “26644-AA.” FSIS encouraged customers and restaurant owners in Florida and Texas to check the labeling on their beef for recalled products.
The recall covers five different cuts:
- “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Top Sirloin Butt” (“Cuadril Sin Tapa”)
- “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Eye Round” (“Peceto”)
- “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Topside Cap Off” (“Nalga AD S/Tapa”)
- “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Flat” (“Carnaza Cuadrada”)
- “FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC” boneless beef “Knuckle” (“Bola de Lomo”)
Already purchased? Here’s what to do
In a statement, FSIS shared concerns that the recalled product may already be in consumers’ fridges and freezers.
FSIS urged consumers not to eat the beef. Instead, the organization recommended tossing it out or returning it to the seller.
But some worry the beef has already made it to hotel and restaurant kitchens, according to Travelers Today.
FSIS has not released a retail distribution list at this time.
