Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef distributed across Florida and Texas are under a federal Class I recall — not for contamination, but because the mandatory U.S. import inspection that would have verified the meat’s safety was never performed. Corte Argentino USA LLC of Aventura, Florida, is recalling 29,628 pounds of product sourced from Frigorífico Gorina SAIC in Argentina. The issue was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities, according to USDA-FSIS.
When the Checkpoint Gets Skipped, the Risk Becomes Official
A missing federal inspection step — not a confirmed contaminant — is what elevated this recall to the agency’s most serious risk category.
FSIS import reinspection is the federal process that verifies paperwork, labeling, country of origin, and potential safety or quality problems after products cross the border. Skipping it means federal authorities cannot confirm whether a shipment meets U.S. standards. That procedural gap earned this recall a Class I designation — FSIS’s highest risk category, reserved for situations where there is a “reasonable probability” of serious health consequences or death, according to USDA-FSIS. No confirmed illnesses or injuries have been reported.
How to Check Your Freezer Right Now
Five specific beef cuts, identified by both English and Spanish names, are the ones to look for in Florida and Texas homes, restaurants, and retail stockrooms.
The recalled beef includes five cuts from Frigorífico Gorina SAIC, listed with their Argentine Spanish names:
- Top Sirloin Butt (Cuadril Sin Tapa)
- Eye Round (Peceto)
- Topside Cap Off (Nalga AD S/Tapa)
- Flat (Carnaza Cuadrada)
- Knuckle (Bola de Lomo)
Check cardboard boxes for establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA. Products were produced between May 15–20, 2026, with use/freeze-by dates of September 15–20, 2026. Distribution was limited to Florida and Texas. Consumers who buy raw beef in bulk should pay particular attention to these identifying details.
What to Do With It
USDA-FSIS guidance is unambiguous: discard the product or return it, and seek medical advice if there is any concern about illness.
Do not eat this beef. USDA-FSIS advises throwing it away or returning it to the place of purchase. Anyone concerned about a potential illness should contact a healthcare provider. Consumers or distributors with questions can reach Corte Argentino directly at 786-350-5805 or info@corteargentinoinc.com.
No contamination was alleged in this recall — the risk is procedural. But Class I classification signals that federal food safety standards treat an uninspected shipment as a serious matter, regardless of how the product may appear. When the verification step is missing, the question of whether the beef is safe simply cannot be answered.
