EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1…
Recalled by Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Food recall
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Class II — moderate
Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. has recalled EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1…, according to data published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall was reported on April 29, 2026 and was initiated on April 7, 2026. It is classified as a Class II recall, which means using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the FDA record linked further down this page.
What was recalled?
This recall covers EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1…, with approximately 405,136 packages (16 packages/case; 25,321 cases) affected. The company behind the recall is Marquez Brothers International, Inc., based in Fresno, CA. The FDA describes the product as: “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”
Why was EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1… recalled?
According to the FDA, the stated reason for the recall is: “Undeclared milk.” In plain terms, this recall relates to an undeclared ingredient or allergen.
An undeclared ingredient means a food contains something — often a major allergen such as milk, eggs, soy, wheat, peanuts, or tree nuts — that is not listed on the label. For most people this is not dangerous, but for someone with a food allergy or sensitivity it can trigger a serious reaction. Accurate labeling is required so that people can avoid ingredients they need to stay away from.
What should you do?
If you think you may have bought EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1…, compare it against the product description and identifying codes (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; HR13024,…) before using it. This recall is currently listed as ongoing.
The general guidance for a matching product is to stop using it and follow the instructions in the official FDA recall notice, which may include a repair, replacement, refund, or safe disposal. When in doubt, contact Marquez Brothers International, Inc. or your local health authority.
About this recall
This recall was distributed in CA. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public FDA data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the FDA or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.
Full recall details
- Status
- Ongoing
- Date reported
- April 29, 2026
- Recall started
- April 7, 2026
- Distributed in
- CA
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; HR13024, 05/14/26; HR16424, 06/13/26; HR17824, 06/27/26; HR17824, 06/28/26; HR21124, 07/30/26; HR21224, 07/31/26; HR23524, 08/26/26; HR23624, 08/27/26; HR26724, 09/25/26; HR29724, 10/24/26; HR29824, 10/25/26; HR29924, 11/19/26; HR32424, 11/20/26; HR02225, 01/23/27; HR02…Show full text ▾
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; HR13024, 05/14/26; HR16424, 06/13/26; HR17824, 06/27/26; HR17824, 06/28/26; HR21124, 07/30/26; HR21224, 07/31/26; HR23524, 08/26/26; HR23624, 08/27/26; HR26724, 09/25/26; HR29724, 10/24/26; HR29824, 10/25/26; HR29924, 11/19/26; HR32424, 11/20/26; HR02225, 01/23/27; HR02225, 01/24/27; HR05825, 03/05/27; HR05925, 03/06/27; HR08625, 03/28/27; HR08625, 03/31/27; HR08725, 04/01/27; HR15725, 06/09/27; HR16025, 06/10/27; HR16225, 06/12/27; HR16325, 06/13/27; HR19125, 07/11/27; HR19225, 07/15/27; HR23325, 08/22/27; HR23225, 08/21/27; HR27925, 10/08/27; HR28225, 10/13/27; HR34425, 12/15/27; HR34525, 12/16/27.What you can do
Check whether any product you have matches the description and codes above. If it does, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Quick answers
Why was EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1… recalled?+
According to the FDA: Undeclared milk.
How serious is this recall?+
Class II — moderate. Using this product might cause a temporary or medically reversible health problem. The chance of serious harm is low.
What should I do if I have EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink NET WT 1…?+
Compare your product against the description and identifying codes on this page. If it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the official recall notice — this usually means returning it for a refund or discarding it. When in doubt, contact the company or your local health authority.
Opens the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) data for this recall.
Recall number: H-0674-2026. Information last synced from the FDA on July 5, 2026.