EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata Drink recalled for undeclared milk
Marquez Brothers International is recalling EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink because it contains undeclared milk, which poses a risk to people with milk allergies.
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 a Class II recall involving allergen mislabeling (undeclared milk), which is a high-risk hazard for allergic consumers. The rubric specifies that allergen mislabeling on common allergens merits a score of 3, and no reported illnesses are mentioned in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is recalling EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink (12 oz / 340g packages, UPC 042743190204) due to undeclared milk in the product. The product contains milk substitute ingredients including whey and lactose, which are not declared on the label.
The affected product was distributed domestically in 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, and WI, as well as internationally to Canada and Japan. Multiple lot codes and expiration dates are involved, ranging from January 2026 through December 2027.
Consumers who have milk allergies or sensitivities should not consume this product and should dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall was initiated by the firm on April 7, 2026, and is ongoing. For more information, consumers may contact Marquez Brothers International, Inc. or visit the FDA website.
The recalled product
- Product
- EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 12oz (340g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL, INC. San Jose CA 95138 UPC: 042743190204 Item: 102279
- Manufacturer
- Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Beverage / Drink Mix
- Hazard
- allergen-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 (20)
- Lot
- Expiration: HR02324
- 01/26/26
- HR02324
- 01/29/26
- HR06424
- 03/07/26
- HR09924
- 04/09/26
- HR10024
- 04/10/26
- HR12924
- 05/09/26
- HR13024
- 05/13/26
- 05/14/26
- HR16424
- 06/13/26
- HR17824
- 06/27/26
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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