Nearly 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef Recalled in Texas and Florida

Federal officials have announced the recall of nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina and distributed to retailers and distributors in Texas and Florida.

Corte Argentino, a meat importer based in Aventura, Florida, recalled the products after federal inspectors discovered that the beef entered the United States without undergoing required import reinspection.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced the recall Friday. The affected beef was produced in May and carries use-or-freeze-by dates ranging from Sept. 15 through Sept. 20, 2026.

The recall covers five boneless beef products sold in cardboard boxes of various weights under the “Frigorífico Gorina SAIC” brand:

Top Sirloin Butt, also labeled “Cuadril Sin Tapa”
Eye Round, also labeled “Peceto”
Topside Cap Off, also labeled “Nalga AD S/Tapa”
Flat, also labeled “Carnaza Cuadrada”
Knuckle, also labeled “Bola de Lomo”

The recalled products bear the Argentine establishment number “EST. N° OF. 2025” and shipping mark “26644-AA.”

Officials have not released a list of individual stores that may have received the beef. The products were distributed to businesses in Texas and Florida, and consumers are being urged to check refrigerators and freezers for the identifying information.

No illnesses or injuries connected to the products have been reported.

Anyone who purchased the recalled beef should not eat it. Federal officials recommend throwing it away or returning it to the place of purchase. Consumers who believe they became ill after eating the beef should contact a healthcare provider.

Questions about the recall may be sent to Corte Argentino at info@corteargentinoinc.com.

Recall Follows Debate Over Argentine Beef Imports

The recall comes nearly a year after President Donald Trump announced plans to increase Argentine beef imports as part of an agreement with Argentine President Javier Milei intended to address record-high beef prices in the United States.

The proposal drew opposition from American cattle producers, including organizations that have traditionally supported Trump.

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America and other agricultural groups warned that increasing imports could harm domestic ranchers and feedlot operators without significantly reducing prices for consumers.

Agricultural economists also questioned whether additional Argentine beef would make much difference at grocery stores. Argentina accounts for only about 2% of U.S. beef imports, meaning that even doubling those imports would represent a relatively small addition to the overall supply.

Beef prices have risen because of strong consumer demand, years of drought and a shrinking domestic cattle supply. The United States currently has its smallest cattle herd since 1961.

Kansas State University agricultural economist Glynn Tonsor has said Argentina does not produce enough beef to offset those broader supply pressures. As a result, additional imports would be unlikely to produce a substantial decline in retail beef prices.