Sunita Somvanshi
Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina has been recalled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture after the products entered the country without the required FSIS import reinspection. The meat, distributed to retailers and distributors in Texas and Florida, came from [Corte Argentino USA LLC](https://www.google.com/search?q=Corte+Argentino+USA+LLC+meat+importer), a Florida-based importer.
The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the recall on August 7, 2026, after discovering the shipment from Frigorífico Gorina SAIC in Argentina was imported without required reinspection procedures. The recall covers 29,628 pounds of raw boneless beef cuts produced between May 15 and May 20, 2026.
**What consumers need to check:**
The affected packages carry establishment code EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA. Look for these identifiers on the packaging if you purchased Argentine beef recently. The meat has use-or-freeze-by dates between September 15 and September 20, 2026. Five specific cuts are included: Top Sirloin Butt (Cuadril Sin Tapa), Eye Round (Peceto), Topside Cap Off (Nalga AD S/Tapa), Flat (Carnaza Cuadrada), and Knuckle (Bola de Lomo).
Corte Argentino supplies both retail grocery stores and commercial food service operations like restaurants, hotels, and catering companies. This means the meat may have reached more than just home kitchens—it could be in restaurant kitchens and commercial freezers. [Learn more about food service supply chain safety](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/).
**What import reinspection means:**
When meat enters the United States from another country, federal law requires it to undergo verification of import requirements at approved [FSIS facilities](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/import-inspection). This verification covers documentation, product labeling, and confirms the product meets U.S. import specifications. The beef in this recall was imported without that verification step, which is why the USDA classified it as a Class I recall.
**Understanding the Class I classification:**
A Class I recall is the highest-priority recall category. However, this classification is not automatically assigned to all procedural violations. FSIS determines the classification based on whether there is a reasonable probability that consumption of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences. [View USDA Class I recall definitions](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/recall-classifications).
**What to do if you have the recalled beef:**
Discard it or return it to the store where purchased. There are no confirmed illnesses linked to this recall. The USDA did not identify specific contaminants in the shipment. The recall notice identifies the problem as the failure to undergo required import reinspection.
This recall underscores how imported meat moves through U.S. supply chains and why verification requirements exist. Most consumers don’t see the regulatory steps that protect their food. This case shows what happens when those steps are missed. For updates, check the [USDA FSIS recall database](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts).
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