WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (DC Times Online) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service is recalling about 29,628 pounds of raw beef that entered the country without required import reinspection, the agency said.
Corte Argentino USA LLC distributed the beef to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas. FSIS said no confirmed illnesses or injuries had been linked to the products when it announced the recall.
The recall does not establish that the beef was contaminated. It means required federal checks were not completed before the products entered U.S. commerce. FSIS advises consumers not to eat any product covered by the recall.
What products are included?
The recalled beef was produced by Argentine company Frigorífico Gorina SAIC between May 15 and May 20, 2026. The products carry use-or-freeze-by dates from Sept. 15 through Sept. 20, 2026.
The recall covers five boneless cuts:
- Top sirloin butt
- Eye round
- Topside cap off
- Flat
- Knuckle
Products included in the recall carry the Argentine establishment number “EST. N° OF. 2025” and shipping mark “26644-AA,” according to FSIS.
Consumers who have beef matching the recalled dates and markings should follow FSIS guidance and not eat it. The agency says the product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Why does import reinspection matter?
Imported meat must go through checks when it arrives in the United States. FSIS says those checks can include a review of documents, labels, packaging and the product’s general condition. In some cases, inspectors also collect samples to test for contaminants.
The agency said it discovered the missed reinspection during routine inspection activities. The recall notice does not report that the beef failed a contamination test or that testing found a specific hazard.
Where was the beef sent?
FSIS said the products were shipped to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas. The company named in the recall, Corte Argentino USA LLC, is identified in the recall information as being based in Aventura, Florida.
The available recall information does not name the specific stores or distributors that received the beef. It also does not say whether all of the recalled products have been removed from sale or provide the results of recall-effectiveness checks.
