USDA Recalls 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef in 2 States Over Missed Inspections
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Updated · KEYE TV CBS Austin · Aug 27
USDA Recalls 30,000 Pounds of Argentine Beef in 2 States Over Missed Inspections
3 articles · Updated · KEYE TV CBS Austin · Aug 27
Summary
Nearly 30,000 pounds of raw Argentine beef sold in Texas and Florida were recalled after missed import re-inspections, with USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service labeling the case a Class I health hazard.
The recall notice did not identify any contaminant, creating uncertainty over why the agency used its highest-risk classification for what was described as an inspection lapse.
Retailers that sold the beef were not immediately identified, and the distributor did not respond to requests for comment.
The recall lands amid scrutiny of foreign beef imports after President Trump said last week he would allow up to 300,000 pounds of foreign beef to be sold over 90 days at 25% below market prices.
That timing has fueled political criticism and online confusion, with food-safety advocates and Texas Democrats questioning how expanded imports square with a high-risk recall tied to Argentine beef.