Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged in Kraft paper heat
Summary
The FDA issued a Class II for Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 1 by Inner Waymark LLC. Reason: Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate).
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-0004-2025
Action Date
2024-10-09
Status
Ongoing
Category
food
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.
Lot/Code Info: Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Quantity Affected: 60/1lb. bags
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.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2024-08-21
Company
Portland, OR
Context & Analysis
This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.
This was one of 38 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class II recall?
A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Inner Waymark LLC) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does Inner Waymark LLC have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for Inner Waymark LLC in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-0004-2025" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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