This is one of those freezer checks where the package matters more than the meat. You cannot identify this recall by staring at a loose steak and hoping it confesses.
Corte Argentino USA LLC recalled approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef imported from Argentina because the shipment entered U.S. commerce without the required import reinspection. The products went to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas.
FSIS announced recall 013-2026 on August 7, 2026. The agency lists it as an active, High – Class I recall and last updated the notice on August 24.
This is not a recall of all Argentinian beef, and FSIS did not announce a confirmed Salmonella or E. coli finding. The safest way to identify a match is to check the producer, cut, production date, use-or-freeze-by date, establishment number, and shipping mark together.
Which beef products are included?
The recall covers various-weight cardboard cases of Frigorífico Gorina S.A.I.C. boneless beef in these cuts:
- 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 products were produced from May 15 through May 20, 2026, and have use-or-freeze-by dates from September 15 through September 20, 2026.
What package marks should you check?
Look for both of these identifiers on the original packaging or shipping carton:
- Argentinian establishment number:
EST. N° OF. 2025 - Shipping mark:
26644-AA
Do not identify the recall from the state, the word “Argentina,” or one similar-looking cut alone. Compare all available label details with the official FSIS notice and product-label images.
Why was the beef recalled?
The products were imported without the benefit of required U.S. import reinspection. That is the official reason for the recall.
This was not announced as a confirmed Salmonella, E. coli, or other pathogen finding. FSIS reported no confirmed illnesses or injuries connected to the products at the time of its notice. That does not change the consumer instruction: do not eat a matching product.
What should you do if the beef matches?
Do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase or throw it away where children and animals cannot reach it.
If the original package is gone and you cannot verify the producer or marks, contact the retailer rather than guessing. A loose steak in a freezer bag cannot be identified from appearance alone.
Was the beef sold at a specific store?
The notice says the products were distributed to distributors and retailers in Florida and Texas. That does not mean every retailer in either state received them.
FSIS has published an official retail distribution list. Check that current PDF and ask the retailer where you purchased the beef whether its inventory was affected.
What if someone already ate it?
Do not assume illness will occur. FSIS had not received confirmed reports of illness or injury connected to these products when the recall was announced.
Anyone concerned about an illness or injury should contact a healthcare provider. Food-safety questions can go to the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-674-6854. Problems with meat, poultry, or egg products can be reported through the USDA consumer complaint system.
