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Over 20,000 pounds of beef products recalled for not being properly inspected, USDA says
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Date:2025-04-12 12:59:06
South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC, is recalling over 20,000 pounds of various frozen raw beef products that were not presented to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service for import reinspection upon entry to the United States.
The items were imported from Uruguay on or around March 17, 2024, according to the USDA, and were shipped to distributors, restaurants, retailers and institutions in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington.
According to the USDA notice, the problem was discovered during "routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products" and it was determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products, according to the USDA, and anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
The recall affects the following products:
- Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. AGUJA CHUCK ROLL” with case code JP0001 containing individually vacuum sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
- Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “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 as “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 as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. BIFE ANGOSTO STRIPLOIN” with case code JP0004 containing individually vacuum sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
- Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “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 as “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 as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. LOMO TENDERLOIN” with case code JP0007 containing individually vacuum sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
- Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. MARUCHA OYSTER BLADE” with case code JP0008 containing individually vacuum sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
- Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. PECHO BRISKET” with case code JP0009 containing individually vacuum sealed products displaying “FRICASA”.
The USDA says the products subject to recall bear Uruguay establishment number 58 printed inside the Uruguay inspection mark located on the shipping box and vacuum sealed product packaging.
Any individual or entity who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or serve them. The USDA says the products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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Raw ground beef products recalled over possible E. coli contamination
As USA TODAY previously reported in early May, Cargill Meat Solutions recalled over 16,000 pounds of raw ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli.
The products were produced on April 26-27, 2024, according to the USDA. The company reported the issue to FSIS after they identified that "previously segregated product had been inadvertently utilized in the production of ground beef."
The recall affects the following products:
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "93% LEAN 7% FAT ALL NATURAL LEAN GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "PRIME RIB BEEF STEAK BURGERS PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "85% LEAN 15% FAT ALL NATURAL ANGUS PREMIUM GROUND BEEF" with lot code 117 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 2.25-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "80% LEAN 20% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF CHUCK PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
- 1.33-lbs. plastic-wrapped trays containing four "90% LEAN 10% FAT ALL NATURAL GROUND BEEF SIRLOIN PATTIES" with lot code 118 and establishment number "EST. 86P" printed on the back of the label.
The USDA says there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products and anyone concerned about an illness should contact a healthcare provider. The USDA is urging consumers not to consume these products, but rather throw them away or return them to their place of purchase.
Symptoms of E. coli contamination include dehydration, bloody diarrhea and abdominal cramps anywhere from 2 to 8 days after exposure to the organism, according to the USDA.
Contributing: James Powel, Mike Snider
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at [email protected].
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