Horchata Powder Recall: El Mexicano Horchata
Announced 2026-04-29 · FDA
The FDA recalls EL MEXICANO horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink due to undeclared milk. About 40,032 packages (16 per case; 2,502 cases) were distributed domestically and to Canada and Japan. The recall covers multiple Lot numbers with expiration dates from 04/11/26 to 10/14/27; no corrective action is listed.
| Brand | Marquez Brothers International, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | 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 |
| Reason | Undeclared milk. |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 2494 |
| Distribution | 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. |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Lot, Expiration: HC10124, 04/11/26; HC16524, 06/14/26; HC21324, 08/01/26; HC29924, 10/28/26; HC06625, 03/06/27; HC06625, 03/07/27; HC16325, 06/13/27; HC19525, 07/15/27; HC28325, 10/13/27; HC28325, 10/14/27. |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not consume the product if you possess it; discard or return it to the retailer for a refund.
- Check your package for the listed lot and expiration codes: HC10124 (04/11/26); HC16524 (06/14/26); HC21324 (08/01/26); HC29924 (10/28/26); HC06625 (03/06/27); HC06625 (03/07/27); HC16325 (06/13/27); HC19525 (07/15/27); HC28325 (10/13/27); HC28325 (10/14/27).
- If you have questions, contact the retailer or Marquez Brothers International, or consult the FDA recall notice for instructions.
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