USDA warns recalled beef sold in Florida and Texas could cause ‘serious’ issues if eaten
Aventura, Fla.-based beef importer Corte Argentino USA is recalling 29,628 pounds of raw beef from Argentina after the shipments bypassed the third and final step of U.S. entry inspections. The potentially contaminated beef was produced between May 15 and May 20 this year, with freeze by dates between September 15 and September 20. It has been distributed to retail and food service sites across…
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a recall for 29,628 pounds of raw beef originating from Argentina, which was distributed in Florida and Texas. The beef, produced between May 15 and May 20, bypassed the final stage of U.S. entry inspections, raising concerns about its safety. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has classified the recall as medium to high risk, as eating the contaminated product could lead to serious health issues or even death.
Despite the warning, no illnesses or injuries have been reported so far. However, the beef required three levels of clearance before being sold in the U.S., and its failure to undergo the final FSIS inspection means its safety cannot be verified. The recall covers five cuts of beef: boneless "FrigorIfico Gorina SAIC" beef, "Top Sirloin Butt," "Eye Round," "Topside Cap Off," and "Flat."
Consumers are advised to check their beef for the Argentinian establishment number "EST. N° OF. 2025" and shipping mark "26644-AA," and if found, discard the product or return it to the seller. FSIS has not yet released a list of retailers affected by the recall.
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