The product bypassed a mandatory reinspection step required for all imported meat entering the U.S.
A procedural gap in the supply chain has triggered a federal recall now reaching grocery shelves in two states.
Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw beef products imported from South America have been recalled after skipping the reinspection required by federal law.
Corte Argentino USA, based in Aventura, Florida, recalled roughly 29,628 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina, the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced last week.
The company markets its beef across wholesale, retail, and food service channels, including exclusive restaurants, hotels, and caterers. In addition to Florida, the affected products were also distributed to retailers in Texas.
The recalled products were produced between May 15 and 20, with use-by or freeze-by dates ranging from September 15 to 20.
The oversight was caught during a routine FSIS inspection. This process is a mandatory federal check required before any imported meat, poultry, or egg product can enter U.S. commerce. It typically includes reviewing documentation, labeling, and packaging, examining the product’s “general condition,” and, in some cases, sampling for contaminants.