RecallDepth
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.

Company
Inner Waymark Llc
Recall Initiated
August 21, 2024
Posted
October 9, 2024
Recall Number
F-0004-2025
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Quantity
60/1lb. bags
Firm Location
Portland, OR, United States

Reason for Recall

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Distribution

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

Lot / Code Info

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

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