A Florida-based food distributor has recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina after the shipment entered the United States without a mandatory federal reinspection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
Corte Argentino USA LLC, operating out of Aventura, Florida, issued the recall for approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef products, according to an FSIS announcement covered by USA Today and the New York Post. Federal regulators classified the action as a Class I recall, indicating a high-risk health hazard where there is a reasonable probability that consuming the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Inspection Lapse and Regulatory Classification
The recalled shipment arrived in the United States and cleared initial Customs and Border Protection and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service checkpoints, but bypassed the subsequent physical reinspection required by the FSIS, according to reporting by the New York Post. That secondary process verifies shipping paperwork, product labeling, country of origin, and overall food safety.
Routine inspection activities by FSIS personnel later flagged the absence of the review, triggering the enforcement action. According to the USDA, a Class I designation is reserved for situations involving serious health risks. However, the FSIS confirmed that no illnesses or injuries related to the consumption of the beef have been reported.
Affected Products and Distribution Details
The recalled raw beef products were distributed to various retailers and wholesale distributors in Florida and Texas, according to the FSIS. The items were produced between May 15, 2026, and May 20, 2026, and carry use-by or freeze-by dates ranging from September 15, 2026, to September 20, 2026.
The recall affects various-weight cardboard boxes containing specific cuts processed by Frigorífico Gorina SAIC, a family-owned beef exporter based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to product details cited by the New York Post, the affected cuts include:
- Boneless beef “Top Sirloin Butt” (“Cuadril Sin Tapa”)
- Boneless beef “Eye Round” (“Peceto”)
- Boneless beef “Topside Cap Off” (“Nalga AD S/Tapa”)
- Boneless beef “Flat” (“Carnaza Cuadrada”)
- Boneless beef “Knuckle” (“Bola de Lomo”)
Each affected box bears the Argentinian establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA, according to federal notices.
Consumer Action and Guidance
Federal food safety regulators advise consumers and commercial buyers who purchased the affected items not to consume them. The FSIS recommends that purchasers either throw the beef away or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Consumers seeking additional information regarding the recalled inventory can contact Corte Argentino USA LLC directly at 786-350-5805 or via email at info@corteargentinoinc.com, according to company statements reported by the New York Post. Individuals with specific health concerns regarding the product are advised to contact a healthcare provider.
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