More Than 20,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled in 4 States

Early barbecue season coincides with what experts have said has been an unprecedented year for recalls over food safety.

Now late Tuesday, June 4, 2024, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) published the recall of a mass quantity of beef imported to the US from Uruguay. The FSIS suggests nine types of beef, such as chuck roll, brisket, and short rib, “were not presented to FSIS for import reinspection upon entry into the United States.” This is approximately the nation’s sixth meat recall this year.

It’s said this batch, totaling a reported 20,111 pounds, was distributed to retailers, restaurants, and other public businesses in Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington by 5Gogi LLC, a company based in Commerce, CA. Further detail about locations carrying or serving the beef is unavailable. The recall alert says the product was imported to the US on or around March 17, 2024.

The FSIS reports that the product displayed “establishment number 58 printed inside the Uruguay inspection mark located on the shipping box and vacuum sealed product packaging.”

The products’ details and specifications, per the FSIS:

• 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 FSIS says the problem was identified during routine FSIS inspection of imported food, and that at press time there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions from consuming these products.

If you believe you may be experiencing symptoms, the agency recommends contacting a healthcare provider.

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