CLASS II ONGOING Food recall · Reported 29 Apr 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
EL Mexicano horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink recalled
Marquez Brothers International is recalling EL Mexicano horchata casera Instant Horchata Drink, distributed in 29 states. The recall was initiated on 7 Apr 2026 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- H-0673-2026
- FDA event ID
- 98761
- Recalling firm
- Marquez Brothers International, Fresno, CA
- Brand
- EL Mexicano
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 7 Apr 2026
- FDA classified
- 23 Apr 2026
- Reported
- 29 Apr 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Milk
- Product category
- Protein Powder
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Classified by FDA | +16 days |
| 29 Apr 2026 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared milk.
Product as listed by the FDA
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
Where it was distributed
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.
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared milk.
Which lots are affected?
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.
Where was it sold?
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.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
2 other products · FDA event 98761This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Bulk Horchata Powder 3951 (100547) 1/25 Horchata recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Bulk Horchata Powder 3951 (100547) 1/25 Horchata recalledBulk Horchata | Marquez Brothers International | Undeclared Milk | 29 states | |
| CLASS II | EL Mexicano agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink recalledEL Mexicano | Marquez Brothers International | Undeclared Milk | 29 states |
More recalls from Marquez Brothers International
All 3| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | EL Mexicano agua fresca de horchata Instant Horchata Drink recalledEL Mexicano | Marquez Brothers International | Undeclared Milk | 29 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Bulk Horchata Powder 3951 (100547) 1/25 Horchata recalledBulk Horchata | Marquez Brothers International | Undeclared Milk | 29 states |
Other Protein Powder recalls
All 326| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS III | Prince Sesame French Bread recalled by Prince BakeryPrince | Prince Bakery | Undeclared Sesame | NY |
| Food | CLASS II | Prince PAN DE Manteca recalled by Prince BakeryPrince PAN | Prince Bakery | Undeclared Milk | NY |
| Food | CLASS III | Prince Italian Bread recalled by Prince BakeryPrince | Prince Bakery | Undeclared Sesame | NY |
| Food | CLASS III | Prince Italian Bread recalled by Prince BakeryPrince | Prince Bakery | Undeclared Sesame | NY |
| Food | CLASS II | "***Hondashi***" seasoning recalled by Pack'n Fresh | Pack'n Fresh | Undeclared Allergens | CA, NJ |