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FDA Food Moderate Class II Ongoing

Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat sealed stand-up pouch bags with inner plastic liner with SKU PC-GRUCCP-1LB. Product of Guatemala. Distributed Soul Lift Cacao of Portland, Oregon. The product is 100% pure cacao (chocolate) which is not ready for consumption. In most cases it is prepared into a chocolate drink with hot water and a blender.

Reported: October 9, 2024 Initiated: August 21, 2024 #F-0004-2025

Product Description

Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat sealed stand-up pouch bags with inner plastic liner with SKU PC-GRUCCP-1LB. Product of Guatemala. Distributed Soul Lift Cacao of Portland, Oregon. The product is 100% pure cacao (chocolate) which is not ready for consumption. In most cases it is prepared into a chocolate drink with hot water and a blender.

Reason for Recall

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Details

Recalling Firm
Inner Waymark LLC
Units Affected
60/1lb. bags
Distribution
Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
Location
Portland, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat sealed stand-up pouch bags with inner plastic liner with SKU PC-GRUCCP-1LB. Product of Guatemala. Distributed Soul Lift Cacao of Portland, Oregon. The product is 100% pure cacao (chocolate) which is not ready for consumption. In most cases it is prepared into a chocolate drink with hot water and a blender.. Recalled by Inner Waymark LLC. Units affected: 60/1lb. bags.
Why was this product recalled?
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on October 9, 2024. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0004-2025.