FDA Food recall ·
Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste recall
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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.
Why was it recalled?
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Distribution
Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.
States: California Florida Illinois Kentucky Maryland Maine Michigan Missouri Montana New Hampshire New York Oregon Texas Utah Wisconsin
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (food), recall F-0004-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.