Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina are being recalled in the United States after federal inspectors found that the products entered the country without undergoing required import reinspection.
Corte Argentino USA LLC of Aventura, Florida, is recalling approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas.
The affected beef was produced between May 15 and May 20, 2026, with use-or-freeze-by dates from September 15 through September 20, 2026. That means some of the recalled meat could still be sitting in household refrigerators or freezers.
As of August 11, there were no confirmed reports of illness or injury linked to the products.
Which 5 Beef Products Are Being Recalled?
The recall covers various-weight cardboard boxes containing Frigorifico Gorina SAIC boneless beef:
- Top Sirloin Butt — “Cuadril Sin Tapa”
- Eye Round — “Peceto”
- Topside Cap Off — “Nalga AD S/Tapa”
- Flat — “Carnaza Cuadrada”
- Knuckle — “Bola de Lomo”
Consumers should check packages for the Argentinian establishment number “EST. N° OF. 2025” and shipping mark “26644-AA.” Those identifiers are among the clearest ways to determine whether a product is included.
The official FSIS recall notice contains the federal product details and consumer instructions.
Why Was the Beef Recalled?
This recall is not based on a confirmed finding of E. coli, Salmonella, Listeria or another pathogen.
FSIS says the products were imported from Argentina without the benefit of required import reinspection. The issue was discovered during routine federal inspection activities.
Import reinspection is part of the process used to verify that imported meat meets applicable U.S. requirements before entering domestic commerce. Because that required step was missed, the products are being removed from the market.
FSIS classifies the recall as Class I — High, its highest recall category. That classification does not mean contamination has been confirmed in this case; the stated reason for the action is the import inspection violation.
Where Was the Recalled Beef Sold?
The products were distributed to retailers and distributors in Florida and Texas.
A complete list of individual stores was not included in the initial notice, so consumers should avoid relying on unverified store lists circulating online. Checking the product name, establishment number, shipping mark and date information is currently the most reliable way to identify affected beef.
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Why Checking Your Freezer Matters
The recall was announced in August, but the beef was produced in May and carries use-or-freeze-by dates extending into September. Consumers may therefore have purchased the meat weeks ago and stored it for later use.
That long storage window is why freezer recalls can remain relevant well after a product leaves a store. A recent Aldi frozen meatballs recall involving more than 9,000 pounds similarly required consumers to check package details on food stored at home.
Another recall involving frozen nuggets and sausage patties also highlighted how frozen products can remain in consumers’ homes long after the initial sale.
What Should Consumers Do?
Anyone who has beef matching the recalled products should not eat it. FSIS advises consumers to throw the product away or return it to the place of purchase.
Consumers should not assume that cooking the meat makes a recalled product acceptable to eat. The federal instruction is to remove affected products from use.
Anyone concerned about illness or injury after consuming the beef should contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions can contact Eial Kaplun, General Manager of Corte Argentino USA LLC, at 786-350-5805 or info@corteargentinoinc.com. General meat and poultry safety questions can also be directed to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854.
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