FDA recalls · F-0004-2025
Inner Waymark LLC recall
- FoodHeart 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.
- ReasonElevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
- ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
- StatusOngoing
- DatesFirm started it 2024-08-21. In FDA's enforcement report 2024-10-09.
- Sold inDistributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
- Amount60/1lb. bags
- CodesLot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
- FirmInner Waymark LLC, Portland, OR · Voluntary: Firm initiated
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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0004-2025. Class meanings: FDA.