FDA recall record
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...
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Product described in an FDA 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. 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
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Products involved
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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.
Code information listed by FDA
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Distribution and firm information
Recalling firm listed by FDA: Inner Waymark LLC
Firm location listed by FDA: Portland, OR, United States
Distribution reported by FDA: Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
Product quantity listed by FDA: 60/1lb. bags
Source
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), openFDA food enforcement reports.
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