South American Meat Inc., also known as 5Gogi LLC, an importer located in Commerce, California, is recalling approximately 20,111 pounds of various frozen raw beef products that were not presented to the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS).
The products imported from Uruguay on or around March 17, 2024, are detailed as follows:
• Various weight cardboard cases labeled as “Frigorífico Casa Blanca S.A. AGUJA CHUCK ROLL” with case code JP0001 containing individually vacuum sealed contents 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 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. These items were shipped to distributors, restaurants, retailers, and institutions in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington state.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities, when it was determined that the products were not presented for import reinspection.
While there have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these items, anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in the freezers of consumers, distributors, restaurants, retail stores, or institutional feeders. Persons who have purchased these products are urged not to consume or serve them. The items should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase for a refund.
