Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef Recalled After Bypassing Inspection

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina after the shipment entered the country without undergoing mandatory federal reinspection. The recall, announced on August 7, 2026, affects approximately 29,628 pounds of boneless beef products distributed to retailers and clients in Florida and Texas.

The affected products were imported by Corte Argentino USA LLC, based in Aventura, Florida. They were produced by the foreign processor Frigorífico Gorina SAIC between May 15 and May 20, 2026, and carry use-by or freeze-by dates ranging from September 15 to September 20, 2026. The recall covers several cuts, including Top Sirloin Butt (Cuadril Sin Tapa), Eye Round (Peceto), Topside Cap Off (Nalga AD STapa), Flat (Carnaza Cuadrada), and Knuckle (Bola de Lomo). All affected packaging bears the Argentinian establishment number "EST. N OF. 2025" and the shipping mark "26644AA."

Federal regulations require that imported meat shipments first clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service before undergoing a separate reinspection by FSIS. This...