Corte Argentino USA LLC recalled approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef products imported from Argentina after the shipment entered U.S. commerce without undergoing required federal import reinspection, the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced on August 7.
The recalled beef, branded as FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC and including cuts such as top sirloin butt, eye round, and knuckle, was distributed to retailers and distributors in Florida and Texas. The products were produced between May 15 and May 20, 2026, and carry use-or-freeze-by dates between September 15 and September 20, 2026.
The FSIS classified the recall as Class I, the agency’s highest risk designation. According to the USDA, all commercial imports of meat must be inspected by the agency to verify their condition, certification, and compliance with U.S. safety standards before entering the food supply.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS inspection activities. Despite the serious violation, the USDA reported no confirmed cases of illness or injury from consumption of the recalled products. Consumers who purchased the beef are urged not to consume it and should discard the products or return them to the place of purchase.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller responded to the recall by emphasizing the need for stronger oversight of imported meat. “Nearly 30,000 pounds of Argentine beef made it into American commerce without receiving the required federal import reinspection. That is unacceptable,” Miller said in a statement. He called for USDA to investigate how the beef bypassed inspection and pledged that Texas cattle producers “meet rigorous standards and produce the best beef on God’s green earth.”
Similar lapses in import inspection have occurred before. In June 2024, South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC, recalled frozen raw beef products imported without the benefit of import reinspection, demonstrating that the oversight gap is not unique to this incident. The violation underscores the critical role of federal inspection in maintaining the integrity of the nation’s beef supply.
Sources
- USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service — official recall announcement and product details for Corte Argentino USA LLC recall (August 7, 2026)
- Texas Department of Agriculture — Commissioner Sid Miller’s response statement on the recall and import inspection standards (August 12, 2026)
- People.com — reporting on FSIS import inspection requirements and the recall classification
- USA Today — coverage of the recall and product identification details (August 11, 2026)
