FDA-Food2026-04-29Class IIALLERGEN
EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata Drink recalled for undeclared milk
What this means
EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink contains milk that is not declared on the label. The product was distributed across the U.S. and Canada. People with milk allergies or lactose intolerance could have a serious reaction if they consume this product.
- Check your pantry for EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata with lot codes HR02324 through HR34525 and expiration dates between January 2026 and December 2027.
- Do not consume the product if you have a milk allergy or lactose intolerance.
- Throw away the product or return it to the store where you bought 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
405,136 packages (16 packages/case; 25,321 cases)
Manufactured in
4393 N Golden State Blvd, N/A, Fresno, CA, United States
Products
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
UPC codes
- 042743190204
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…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… (this page)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-0674-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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