Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef imported by Corte Argentino USA LLC are being recalled in Florida and Texas after failing USDA inspection. The recall, classified as a Class I hazard, involves specific beef cuts with establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark “26644-AA,” according to the FSIS.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has ordered the recall of 29,629 pounds of Argentine beef distributed in Florida and Texas, citing failure to undergo required inspection before entry. The meat, produced between May 15 and May 20, and bearing use-or-freeze-by dates ranging from September 15 to September 20, was imported without the benefit of import reinspection, according to multiple sources.
30,000 pounds of beef from Argentina recalled in two
The affected products include five specific boneless beef cuts under the Frigorifico Gorina SAIC brand: Top Sirloin Butt (Cuadril Sin Tapa
), Eye Round (“Peceto), Topside Cap Off (
Nalga AD S/Tapa”), Flat (Carnaza Cuadrada
), and Knuckle (“Bola de Lomo”). These items were distributed to retailers and distributors in both states, though no illnesses have been reported.
The recall stems from a failure to complete import reinspection during the meat’s entry into the U.S. The FSIS discovered the issue during routine inspections, prompting the agency to urge consumers to discard the meat or return it to the point of purchase. Corte Argentino’s contact information is provided in multiple sources: phone number 786-350-5805 and email [email protected].
The recall comes after U.S. ranchers’ opposition. CBS News noted that the move comes nearly a year after President Donald Trump announced a plan to import more meat from Argentina as part of a deal signed with his counterpart, Argentine President Javier Milei, as part of a plan to cut record beef prices. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and other groups criticized the deal, arguing it would harm domestic producers.
Usda Says Argentine Beef That Missed Inspection Is Recalled
The FSIS stated that the problem was discovered during routine inspection activities, as noted in source 3. The agency warned that the meat may already be in fridges or freezers, urging consumers to check for the specific establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025
and shipping mark “26644-AA.” No illnesses have been reported, but the FSIS emphasized precaution.
The affected products were shipped to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas, according to the FSIS. The agency stated that it is unknown which stores may have sold the beef, but the products were distributed to distributors and retailers in both states. Consumers are advised to contact Corte Argentino for further information or to return the meat. The FSIS also provided a direct email address, [email protected], for inquiries.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas
The recall is being classified as a Class I recall, which, according to the USDA, means a health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of the product will cause serious, adverse health consequences or death,
as stated in source 5. The FSIS confirmed that no illnesses or injuries have been linked to the beef, but the agency remains cautious about the potential risks. The agency also noted that the meat was produced from May 15 to May 20 and has use-by or freeze-by dates between Sept. 15, 2026, and Sept. 20, 2026.
Source 4, Gray News, detailed the specific products involved in the recall, including the five boneless beef cuts under the Frigorifico Gorina SAIC brand. The publication also reiterated the importance of identifying the establishment number and shipping mark on the packaging. The FSIS urged consumers to check their freezers and discard any affected products immediately. The agency emphasized that the recall is a precautionary measure to prevent potential health risks, even though no illnesses have been reported.
The agency’s statement on the recall underscores the importance of compliance with import reinspection requirements, which are critical to maintaining food safety standards in the U.S.
