Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Marquez Brothers International, Inc. EL Mexicano agua fresca de horchata Instant recall: Undeclared milk

Recall published 6 months ago

Undeclared milk.

The hazard: Undeclared milk

The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

What the notice says: Undeclared milk.

Why it matters: The label does not declare milk, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0674-2026
Published
April 29, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Marquez Brothers International, Inc.
Product type
Dairy
Units affected
405,136 packages (16 packages/case; 25,321 cases)
Distribution
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
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
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.
UPC codes
042743190204

Products covered by this recall

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

Check your product

The notice names 6 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 042743190204

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • HR02324
  • 01
  • 26

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 102279 — Lot

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 12 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Milk

Marquez Brothers International, Inc. — The product contains milk that the packaging never declared. If nobody in your home avoids milk, there is no health reason to throw it away — though the refund still stands.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. Make sure the household epinephrine auto-injector is where it should be and in date, if someone here carries one.
  3. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  4. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Marquez Brothers International, Inc. — 4393 N Golden State Blvd, Fresno, CA, 93722-3828

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Marquez Brothers International, Inc. dairy recalled?

Undeclared milk. Undeclared milk.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 042743190204; best-by date HR02324 or 01; model number 102279 — Lot. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids milk, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas and others.

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