F-0004-2025 Class II Ongoing
Recall Details
- Product Type
- Food
- Report Date
- October 9, 2024
- Initiation Date
- August 21, 2024
- Termination Date
- N/A
- Voluntary/Mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product Quantity
- 60/1lb. bags
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.
Reason for Recall
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Distribution Pattern
Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
Code Information
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.