FDA-Food2026-04-29Class IIALLERGEN
EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink recalled for undeclared milk
What this means
EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink (14 oz packages) contains milk that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed across the United States and Canada. People with milk allergies or lactose intolerance who consume this product may have a serious reaction.
- Check your home for EL MEXICANO horchata casera packages with lot codes HC10124, HC16524, HC21324, HC29924, HC06625, HC16325, HC19525, or HC28325.
- If you have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance, do not consume this product.
- Return the product to the store where you bought it, or discard it.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Undeclared milk.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Domestic distribution: 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. Foreign distribution: Canada, Japan.
Affected count
40,032 packages (16 packages/case; 2,502 cases)
Manufactured in
4393 N Golden State Blvd, N/A, Fresno, CA, United States
Products
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
UPC codes
- 042743190266
Products in this recall · 3
The agency lists each product in this recall separately. Check every one you might have.
- Bulk Horchata Powder 3951 (100547) 1/25 HORCHATA UPC: 042743-19015-0 Item: 100547H-0672-2026 · 2,494 cases (25 lbs/case)
- EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 14oz (396g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ BROTHERS… (this page)H-0673-2026 · 40,032 packages (16 packages/case; 2,502 cases)
- EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 12oz (340g) INGREDIENTS: *** MILK SUBSTITUTE (WHEY *** LACTOSE *** DISTRIBUTED BY MARQUEZ…H-0674-2026 · 405,136 packages (16 packages/case; 25,321 cases)
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-0673-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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