FDA recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida
The Food Safety and Inspection Service is recalling about 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina after it was found to have entered the United States without required reinspection.
The U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced Friday that Corte Argentino, a Florida-based importer, is recalling almost 30,000 pounds of raw beef products that were produced in May and bear use-or-freeze-by dates in September 2026. The recall covers five boneless cuts sold under the FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC brand, identified by Argentine establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA. The products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Texas and Florida, though the specific stores have not been identified.
The agency said the beef entered the United States without undergoing the mandatory import reinspection, a violation discovered during routine inspections. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, and consumers are advised to discard the meat or return it to the place of purchase. Questions about the recall can be directed to Corte Argentino via email.
The recall follows a broader effort to increase Argentine beef imports, a policy introduced by the previous administration to address rising meat prices. Agricultural economists note that Argentine beef represents a small share of U.S. imports and that domestic factors such as a reduced herd size and drought have driven price increases. > "We're always going to have uncertainty in the world. But the more uncertain something is, the less likely most are to put money on the line," said Kansas State University economist Glynn Tonsor.