South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC, of Commerce, CA, is recalling approximately 20,111 pounds of various eligible frozen raw beef products that were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection… Continue Reading Food Recalls, 2024 recalls, 5Gogi LLC, imports, rew beef, South American Meat Inc., U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA FSIS), Uruguay Food Safety News
South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC, of Commerce, CA, is recalling approximately 20,111 pounds of various eligible frozen raw beef products that were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products, and FSIS determined that the products were not presented for FSIS import reinspection.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’, distributors’, restaurants’, retailers’, or institutions’ freezers. Any individual or entities who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or serve them.
The various frozen raw beef items were imported from Uruguay on or around March 17, 2024.
These items were shipped to distributors, restaurants, retailers, and institutions in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.
Recalled 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”.
Product photos can be viewed here.
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.
As of the posting of this recall, there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
Recalled products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
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