Urgent Beef Recall
A recent recall has been issued for beef imported from Argentina, which was distributed to Florida and Texas. This beef, sold in May of this year, may still be in consumers' possession, as it carries sell-by or freeze-by dates ranging from September 15 to September 20, 2026.
Corte Argentino, the importing company, initiated the recall on August 7, as announced by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Although no illnesses or adverse effects have been reported, the beef was found to have undergone insufficient inspection, prompting Corte Argentino to enhance its precautionary measures. Due to the potential health risks associated with the inadequate inspection, this recall has been classified as a Class I recall, the most severe and potentially hazardous category.
Approximately 29,638 pounds of beef products are being recalled. The affected raw meat was packaged in cardboard boxes of varying quantities and includes boneless beef products such as top sirloin, beef knuckle, and eye round, a cut from the rump or back legs of the animal. Earlier this month, Chicago-based City Foods, Inc. recalled over 3,000 pounds of prepared, ready-to-eat pastrami and corned beef due to concerns about potential listeria contamination. Listeria is a bacterium that can cause symptoms ranging from fever, vomiting, and diarrhea to headaches and convulsions.
In recent weeks, the FSIS also issued a health alert for a variety of meat and poultry products containing jalapeños, which are suspected of being contaminated with salmonella bacteria. Multiple stores across several states may have stocked items affected by this recall, encompassing a wide range of products.
Please, be aware and read the labels carefully.