MODERATE RISK Ongoing 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.

Recalled by Inner Waymark LLC

Classification

Class II — Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose only a slight threat of a serious nature.

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Product Quantity

60/1lb. bags

Product Type

Food

Code Info

Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Distribution Pattern

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

Company Location

Portland, OR, 97214-4737

Report Date

10/09/2024

Recall Initiated

08/21/2024

Classification Date

10/01/2024

Termination Date

N/A

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — FDA Recalls

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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