Over 20,000 Pounds of Raw Beef Products Recalled for Lack of Inspection

The USDA announced a recall of approximately 20,111 pounds of various eligible frozen raw beef products because the beef was not presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for import reinspection upon entry into the United States. No illnesses have been reported from the recalled products.

The raw beef items came from Uraguay on or around March 17, 2024. The FSIS is concerned some may still be in the freezers of consumers, distributors, restaurants, retailers, or institutions.

How to Identify the Recalled Beef

The recalled products are marked with Uruguay establishment number “58” printed inside the Uruguay inspection mark that is on both the shipping box and vacuum-sealed product inside the box. They were shipped to distributors, restaurants, retailers, and institutions in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

The following specific products are in the recall, and photos of the labels can be found on the USDA website:

• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. AGUJA CHUCK ROLL” with case code JP0001 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. ASADO SIN HUESO SHORT RIB” with case code JP0002 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. BIFE ANCHO CUBE ROLL” with case code JP0003 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. BIFE ANGOSTO STRIPLOIN” with case code JP0004 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. BIFE GRANDE DE VACÍO FLAP MEAT” with case code JP0005 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. CARNAZA DE PALETA SHOULDER CLOD” with case code JP0006 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. LOMO TENDERLOIN” with case code JP0007 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. MARUCHA OYSTER BLADE” with case code JP0008 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. PECHO BRISKET” with case code JP0009 containing individually vacuum-sealed products displaying “FRICASA."

Companies or individuals who purchased the recalled frozen, raw beef are urged not to consume or serve it. The beef should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Tim Yu, Accountant and Logistics Director, South American Meat Inc., at 310-720-5258 or [email protected].