The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0673-2026·Announced 2026-04-29

EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata Drink recalled for undeclared milk

Marquez Brothers International is recalling EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink because it contains undeclared milk, posing a risk to consumers with milk allergies. The 14 oz packages were distributed across the United States and Canada.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk) on a common allergen. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, but allergen mislabeling on common allergens meets the High severity criterion per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is recalling EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink (NET WT 14 oz / 396g) due to undeclared milk in the product. The product contains whey and lactose but this was not clearly declared on the label, creating a hazard for consumers with milk allergies or lactose intolerance.

A total of 40,032 packages (16 packages per case; 2,502 cases) have been affected. The recall covers multiple lot codes with expiration dates ranging from April 11, 2026 through October 14, 2027. The product was distributed domestically to Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The product was also distributed to Canada and Japan.

This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm on April 7, 2026, following notification by letter on April 23, 2026. Consumers who have purchased this product and have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance should not consume it. Those with questions may contact Marquez Brothers International, Inc. in San Jose, California.

The recalled product

Product
EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 14oz (396g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. San Jose CA 95138 UPC: 042743190266 Item: 102284
Manufacturer
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Category
Food — Beverages / Drink Mix
Hazard
  • allergen-milk
  • undeclared-milk

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (19)

  • Lot
  • Expiration: HC10124
  • 04/11/26
  • HC16524
  • 06/14/26
  • HC21324
  • 08/01/26
  • HC29924
  • 10/28/26
  • HC06625
  • 03/06/27
  • 03/07/27
  • HC16325
  • 06/13/27
  • HC19525
  • 07/15/27
  • HC28325
  • 10/13/27
  • 10/14/27.

Distribution

Distributed in 29 states:

  • AK
  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • IA
  • ID
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • LA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MT
  • NE
  • NM
  • NV
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WA
  • WI

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