Heart of the Earth 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste recalled over lead risk

Recall date

August 21, 2024

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

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

Recall number

F-0004-2025

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Inner Waymark LLC

Sold / distributed

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

Why it was recalled

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

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.