Class II

Food Recall: 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. Pr

Inner Waymark LLC · August 21, 2024

Reason for Recall

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

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.

Distribution

Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.

States Affected

CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, WI

Quantity Affected

60/1lb. bags

Source: FDA (openFDA Food Enforcement)

Recall number: F-0004-2025

Status: ongoing

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