Heart of the Earth — Class II food recall F-0004-2025
Ongoing recall by Inner Waymark LLC, reported 2024-10-09, distributed in CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO…. Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
| Recall number | F-0004-2025 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Inner Waymark LLC, Portland, OR, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2024-08-21 |
| Classified | 2024-10-01 |
| Reported by FDA | 2024-10-09 |
| Distributed | CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, WI |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
| Lot numbers | 506 |
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.
Reason for recall
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Machine access
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