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 Portl

FDA recall notice · announced October 9, 2024 · Inner Waymark

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The 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)

Notes

Distribution: Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
Lot/code information: Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Quantity: 60/1lb. bags
Status: Ongoing
Products in this recall event:
- 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. Pro (F-0004-2025)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.