Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packa...
FDA Recall #F-0004-2025 — Class II — August 21, 2024
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.
Reason for Recall
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Recalling Firm
Inner Waymark LLC — Portland, OR
Classification
Class II — A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
Product Type
Food
Status
Ongoing
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated