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Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida are under recall after federal officials discovered that the products entered the United States without the required import reinspection.
The Argentine beef recall involves raw beef products imported by Corte Argentino, an Aventura, Florida-based company. The affected products were produced in May and carry use or freeze-by dates ranging from Sept. 15 through Sept. 20, 2026.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall after routine inspection activities uncovered the issue.
Argentine Beef Recall Affects Five Products
The recall covers five boneless beef products sold in cardboard boxes of various weights.
All five products carry the FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC brand. They include:
- Top Sirloin Butt: Cuadril Sin Tapa
- Eye Round: Peceto
- Topside Cap Off: Nalga AD S/Tapa
- Flat: Carnaza Cuadrada
- Knuckle: Bola de Lomo
Consumers should check their packaging for the Argentine establishment number EST. N° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA.
According to the FSIS, distributors and retailers in Texas and Florida received the recalled products. However, officials have not yet identified every store that may have sold the beef.
No Illnesses Reported From Recalled Beef
So far, officials have not received reports of illnesses or injuries linked to the recalled products.
Nevertheless, consumers who purchased the affected beef should not eat it. Instead, they should throw it away or return it to the place of purchase.
If you develop symptoms or have concerns about a possible illness after eating the recalled beef, contact a healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions about the Argentine beef recall can also contact Corte Argentino by email.
Beef Recall Comes Amid Rising Prices
The Argentine beef recall comes as the U.S. beef industry continues to face high prices and concerns about domestic cattle supplies.
Meanwhile, the recall follows a controversial push to increase beef imports from Argentina.
Nearly a year ago, President Donald Trump announced plans to increase Argentine beef imports as part of an agreement with Argentine President Javier Milei. The proposal aimed, in part, to help address rising beef prices.
However, several U.S. ranching groups opposed the plan. Critics argued that increased Argentine imports could hurt American cattle producers without significantly reducing prices for consumers.
In addition, agricultural economists have questioned how much additional Argentine beef could influence the U.S. market.
Argentine beef makes up a relatively small share of U.S. beef imports. At the same time, strong demand and a historically small U.S. cattle herd have pushed domestic beef prices higher.
Drought and years of challenging cattle prices have also contributed to the decline in the nation’s cattle herd.
For shoppers in Texas and Florida, however, the immediate concern remains the Argentine beef recall.
Therefore, consumers should check their refrigerators and freezers for the recalled products. Anyone who finds a package matching the identifying information should avoid eating it and dispose of it or return it to the retailer.
Source: CBS News Texas / USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
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