The US Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of 29,628 pounds of raw beef produced by Frigorifico Gorina SAIC after the shipment entered the country without completing a required reinspection. Corte Argentino USA LLC of Aventura, Florida is listed as the recalling distributor. The recalled shipment went to retailers and distributors in Texas and Florida.
The recall covers five boneless cuts produced between May 15 and May 20. The affected cuts include Top Sirloin Butt labeled Cuadril Sin Tapa, Eye Round labeled Peceto, Topside Cap Off labeled Nalga AD S Tapa, Flat labeled Carnaza Cuadrada, and Knuckle labeled Bola de Lomo. The products carry use or freeze by dates from September 15 through September 20 and bear establishment number EST. NĀ° OF. 2025 and shipping mark 26644-AA.
FSIS classified the action as a Class I recall, the agency's highest risk designation. Federal officials said no illnesses have been reported and they have not identified Salmonella, E. coli or another specific contaminant in the shipment. The agency said the recall was triggered because required import reinspection steps were missed after the beef entered US commerce.
FSIS inspectors review documents, labels and the condition of imported shipments and may conduct physical examinations or laboratory testing when required. The recalled beef was distributed in bulk and could have been cut or repackaged before sale, so consumers are advised to check packaging, ask retailers about origin, or follow store guidance for returns or disposal.
Reactions And Political Context
The recall came as the wider debate over foreign beef imports heated up. President Trump announced on Truth Social a plan to allow up to 300,000 pounds of foreign beef over the next 90 days at 25 percent below current market prices. That announcement and the recall occurred within days of each other, drawing attention to timing.
Dr. Darin Detwiler, described in reports as a nationally recognized food safety advocate and professor, questioned the classification and timing. He said the Class I designation suggests the issue is more than paperwork and he called the timing curious given the administration's import announcement. Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico issued a statement criticizing the plan, saying it would boost foreign competitors and hurt Texas cattlemen.
The distributor did not respond to requests for comment and a Republican candidate campaign likewise did not reply to inquiries. Officials noted a similar recent recall involved Canadian bacon that entered US commerce without required reinspection. Consumers who believe they purchased matching product should not eat it and should contact retailers or FSIS for guidance.
