The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0674-2026·Announced 2026-04-29

El Mexicano agua fresca de horchata contains undeclared milk

EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink is being recalled because of undeclared milk. The action covers 405,136 packages distributed across a large number of states.

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: Allergen mislabeling on a common allergen: milk is present but undeclared, which the rubric places at High.

Plain-English summary

EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink, net weight 12 oz (340 g), UPC 042743190204, is being recalled. The product is distributed by Marquez Brothers International, Inc. of San Jose, California. The action covers 405,136 packages, or 25,321 cases of 16.

The stated reason is undeclared milk. Milk is one of the major food allergens required to be declared. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Affected lots and expiry dates include HR02324 (01/26/26 and 01/29/26), HR06424 (03/07/26), HR09924 (04/09/26), HR10024 (04/10/26) and HR12924 (05/09/26), with the full list in the recall notice. Distribution was domestic across a large number of states.

People with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume the product and should return it to the place of purchase. Anyone who has consumed it and has an allergic reaction should seek medical advice.

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 powder
Hazard

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:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Marquez Brothers International, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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