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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Beverages

El Mexicano Horchata Drink Mixes Recalled for Undeclared Milk

Agency Publication Date: April 23, 2026
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Summary

Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is recalling approximately 447,662 units of El Mexicano brand horchata drink mixes because they contain milk that is not declared on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The recall includes bulk powder and individual packages sold in 12-ounce and 14-ounce sizes at retailers nationwide.

Risk

The product contains milk, a known allergen, which was not disclosed on the ingredient list. This poses a significant health risk to consumers with milk allergies or sensitivities, who may experience severe allergic reactions if the product is consumed.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for El Mexicano horchata mixes, including 'horchata casera' (14oz), 'agua fresca de horchata' (12oz), or bulk horchata powder.
  2. Verify if your product matches the affected UPC codes 042743190266, 042743190204, or 042743-19015-0.
  3. Identify the lot numbers and expiration dates on your packaging. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) if you have additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions.
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Bulk Horchata Powder (25 lbs/case)by Marquez Brothers
Item Code:
3951
100547
UPC Codes:
042743190150
Lot Numbers:
HR02224 (Exp 01/23/26)
HR06124 (Exp 03/05/26)
HR16524 (Exp 06/14/26)
HR23624 (Exp 08/27/26)
HR34124 (Exp 12/11/26)
HR07125 (Exp 03/13/27)
HR09025 (Exp 04/03/27)
HR23425 (Exp 08/27/27)
HR34425 (Exp 12/15/27)
HR01926 (Exp 01/28/28)

Distributed as 1/25 HORCHATA

Product: EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink (14oz)by EL MEXICANO
Item Code:
102284
UPC Codes:
042743190266
Lot Numbers:
HC10124 (Exp 04/11/26)
HC16524 (Exp 06/14/26)
HC21324 (Exp 08/01/26)
HC29924 (Exp 10/28/26)
HC06625 (Exp 03/06/27)
HC06625 (Exp 03/07/27)
HC16325 (Exp 06/13/27)
HC19525 (Exp 07/15/27)
HC28325 (Exp 10/13/27)
HC28325 (Exp 10/14/27)
Product: EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink (12oz)by EL MEXICANO
Item Code:
102279
UPC Codes:
042743190204
Lot Numbers:
HR02324 (Exp 01/26/26)
HR02324 (Exp 01/29/26)
HR06424 (Exp 03/07/26)
HR09924 (Exp 04/09/26)
HR10024 (Exp 04/10/26)
HR12924 (Exp 05/09/26)
HR13024 (Exp 05/13/26)
HR13024 (Exp 05/14/26)
HR16424 (Exp 06/13/26)
HR17824 (Exp 06/27/26)
HR17824 (Exp 06/28/26)
HR21124 (Exp 07/30/26)
HR21224 (Exp 07/31/26)
HR23524 (Exp 08/26/26)
HR23624 (Exp 08/27/26)
HR26724 (Exp 09/25/26)
HR29724 (Exp 10/24/26)
HR29824 (Exp 10/25/26)
HR29924 (Exp 11/19/26)
HR32424 (Exp 11/20/26)
HR02225 (Exp 01/23/27)
HR02225 (Exp 01/24/27)
HR05825 (Exp 03/05/27)
HR05925 (Exp 03/06/27)
HR08625 (Exp 03/28/27)
HR08625 (Exp 03/31/27)
HR08725 (Exp 04/01/27)
HR15725 (Exp 06/09/27)
HR16025 (Exp 06/10/27)
HR16225 (Exp 06/12/27)
HR16325 (Exp 06/13/27)
HR19125 (Exp 07/11/27)
HR19225 (Exp 07/15/27)
HR23325 (Exp 08/22/27)
HR23225 (Exp 08/21/27)
HR27925 (Exp 10/08/27)
HR28225 (Exp 10/13/27)
HR34425 (Exp 12/15/27)
HR34525 (Exp 12/16/27)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98761
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 447,662
Distributed To: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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