Recall of EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata Drink Due to Undeclared Milk
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Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is recalling 405,136 packages of EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink because it contains undeclared milk, affecting consumers with allergies in multiple U.S. states.
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Recall of EL MEXICANO Instant Horchata Drink
What Happened
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. is recalling the product due to the presence of undeclared milk in the ingredients.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is EL MEXICANO agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink, NET WT 12oz (340g), with UPC: 042743190204. A total of 405,136 packages are involved, distributed in cases of 16 packages each, totaling 25,321 cases. The products have the following lot and expiration codes: HR02324 (01/26/26 and 01/29/26), HR06424 (03/07/26), HR09924 (04/09/26), HR10024 (04/10/26), HR12924 (05/09/26), HR13024 (05/13/26 and 05/14/26), HR16424 (06/13/26), HR17824 (06/27/26 and 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 and 01/24/27), HR05825 (03/05/27), HR05925 (03/06/27), HR08625 (03/28/27 and 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), and HR34525 (12/16/27). Distribution occurred domestically in the states of 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, and WI, as well as foreign distribution to Canada and Japan. The official recall number is H-0674-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected products should contact Marquez Brothers International, Inc. at their address: 4393 N Golden State Blvd, Fresno, CA 93722-3828, as the recall was initiated via letter for further instructions.
Why This Matters
This recall involves a significant number of packages distributed across multiple U.S. states and internationally, potentially posing a health risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Source
FDA recall notice, recall number H-0674-2026.
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