Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-0004-2025 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Inner Waymark LLC |
| Report date | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Quantity | 60/1lb. bags |
| Location | Portland, OR, United States |
Official 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.
Why the product was recalled
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Distribution information
Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: E-Mail.
What to do next
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