Corte Argentino recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef
Corte Argentino USA is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef distributed in Florida and Texas after shipments bypassed mandatory federal reinspection.
Yahoo News reported that a Florida-based meat supplier is pulling nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef products off shelves and out of homes. The recall impacts households and commercial kitchens in two specific states, raising fresh questions about border checks and food distribution protocols.
The company at the center of the action is Corte Argentino USA. According to Ibtimes reporting, the firm distributed approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef to various retailers and distributors in Florida and Texas. Federal officials discovered the lapse during routine inspection activities.
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The root of the recall lies in a missed regulatory checkpoint. Shipments of foreign meat must clear multiple federal hurdles upon arrival in the country. Initially, shipments are met by U.S. Customs and Border Protection alongside the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service at the border.
Next, the products are supposed to undergo a crucial layer of import reinspection managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. This extra layer typically covers thorough checks of documentation, labeling, packaging, and the general condition of the food. Officials occasionally take samples for contamination testing during this phase.
The imported Argentine beef bypassed this mandatory stage entirely. Instead of stopping for the secondary federal evaluation, the shipments went straight to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas. Because the products entered the country without the benefit of import reinspection, federal authorities ordered the recall.
Affected Products and Identifying Details
The recalled merchandise consists of various-weight cardboard boxes packed with boneless beef originating from Frigorlfico Gorina SAIC. Specific cuts caught in the sweep include top sirloin butt, eye round, topside cap off, flat, and knuckle cuts.
Consumers and retailers can identify the affected boxes by checking specific stamps and tracking numbers:
- Argentinian establishment number: EST. N° OF. 2025
- Shipping mark: 26644-AA
- Production window: Produced between May 15 and May 20
- Use-by or freeze-by dates: Between September 15 and September 20
Federal food safety regulators stress that consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers immediately. Anyone holding the affected items must not consume them. Regulators advise throwing the boxes away or returning them directly to the place of purchase.
While the meat is raw, cooking the product does not change federal advice. Officials maintain that consumers should avoid eating the beef regardless of preparation plans. Anyone concerned about a potential illness or injury linked to the meat should contact a healthcare provider immediately. No confirmed illnesses or injuries have been reported so far in connection with the recalled beef.
Broader Context in Food Safety
This incident represents the second major meat recall in recent months driven by imported products entering the country without mandatory checks. A similar event occurred recently when more than 12,000 pounds of bacon were recalled. That previous action followed the uninspected importation of smoked bacon from Canada.
The Canadian products had been distributed to grocery stores and distributors in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington before regulators intervened. That prior shipment carried the Canadian establishment number EST 1 and health certificate number 2026-S732971612.
What to Watch Next
Federal food safety officials will continue monitoring retail and distributor compliance as the products are pulled from circulation.
