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FDAFDA · Food and drugs·Recall number F-0004-2025

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.

Published October 9, 2024 · Recall initiated: August 21, 2024

Status when published: Ongoing — openFDA updates weekly, so this field may not reflect the current status. Always confirm with the official notice.

What's the hazard

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

What to do

Voluntary: Firm initiated · E-Mail

Recall details

Manufacturer
Inner Waymark LLC
Distributor
Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
Lot
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Risk classification
Class II
Area (FDA)
food
Country
United States

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