Argentine Beef Recall: What Texas and Florida Shoppers Need to Do Now
A Miami-area importer recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida because the meat entered the United States without the required USDA import reinspection. This article covers which cuts and package codes are affected, why the recall is serious, and what consumers should do if they have matching beef at home.
What Happened
Corte Argentino USA LLC recalled approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, or FSIS, classified the recall as Class I, the most serious category. That means eating the product could reasonably cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
No illnesses or injuries have been reported. According to USA Today, the problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities.
The core issue is that the beef entered the United States without going through a required import reinspection. That step is designed to make sure imported meat already meets U.S. safety requirements. Because it was skipped, federal officials could not confirm the shipment passed that checkpoint.
Which Products Are Affected
The recalled beef is boneless and packed in cardboard boxes under the brand FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC. The affected cuts are:
- Top Sirloin Butt
- Eye Round
- Topside Cap Off
- Flat
- Knuckle
The beef was produced between May 15, 2026, and May 20, 2026. The products carry use-by or freeze-by dates between Sept. 15, 2026, and Sept. 20, 2026.
Two identifiers matter most: the Argentinian establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and the shipping mark 26644-AA. Food Safety News reported those details. The products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas, so some may already be in home refrigerators or freezers.
What Consumers Should Do
FSIS is concerned that some of the product is still in consumers’ homes. The agency says people should not eat the beef. Instead, throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
Check the packaging for the establishment number and shipping mark before cooking. If both match the recall information, do not use the meat. If the brand and cut are correct but the codes do not match, the product is likely not part of this recall.
Why This Recall Matters
A missed reinspection means the beef did not get the usual safety check that applies to imported meat. That does not confirm the meat is contaminated. It means the absence of that safeguard is the reason for the recall.
CBS Texas reported that the recall comes nearly a year after President Trump announced a plan to import more meat from Argentina as part of a deal with Argentine President Javier Milei. The goal was to cut record beef prices, and the plan drew opposition from U.S. ranchers.
That policy context helps explain why more Argentine beef is moving through American supply chains. It does not change the immediate safety advice. For shoppers in Texas and Florida, the task is to verify the codes and dates, then return or discard any matching product.