Inner Waymark LLC recalls Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat

Recalled October 9, 2024 · FDA recall F-0004-2025 · Inner Waymark

Hazard

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate) · FDA Class II

Units

60/1lb. bags

Sold at

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

Description

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Product

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.

Manufacturer(s)

Inner Waymark LLC

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →