Karmactive Staff
Hook: Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Florida and Texas this summer bypassed a required federal safety inspection. The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) ordered the recall on August 7, 2026, though no illnesses have been reported.
The Recall Details
The recall covers beef imported by Corte Argentino USA LLC, based in Aventura, Florida. The shipment originated from Frigorifico Gorina SAIC, an Argentine producer, and included premium boneless cuts: Top Sirloin Butt (Cuadril Sin Tapa), Eye Round (Peceto), Topside Cap Off (Nalga AD S/Tapa), Flat (Carnaza Cuadrada), and Knuckle (Bola de Lomo). The products were produced between May 15 and May 20, 2026, with a use-by or freeze-by date of September 15 to September 20, 2026.
What Went Wrong
The problem wasn’t contamination—at least, none was detected. Rather, the meat skipped an import reinspection that federal rules require. While Argentina is an approved exporter under FSIS equivalence agreements, shipments must pass verification checks that confirm proper handling, documentation, and labeling. This particular shipment bypassed that step. Routine FSIS inspection later identified the procedural gap; no illnesses or injuries have been reported.
How to Identify Recalled Beef
The products bear the establishment mark EST N° OF 2025 and shipping lot number 26644-AA. They were distributed to retail and foodservice establishments in Florida and Texas. If you purchased Argentine beef from these states between late May and mid-August, check your freezer for the establishment mark and lot number.
What to Do
Consumers should discard the affected beef or return it to the place of purchase. For questions, the FSIS hotline is 888-674-6854. While Argentina is considered equivalent to U.S. inspection standards, the verification process exists as a final safeguard, and this shipment’s failure to undergo that check triggered the recall.
Conclusion
The FSIS recalled approximately 29,628 pounds of Corte Argentino USA raw beef imported from Argentina without the required import reinspection, a Frigorifico Gorina SAIC boneless product with mark EST N° OF 2025, use-by date September 15-20, 2026, distributed in Florida and Texas. No illnesses or injuries occurred. Consumers should discard or return the product.
