Ceremonial Cacao Paste (Inner Waymark) – Elevated Lead (2024)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
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.
Brand
Inner Waymark LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Products Sold
Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.
Inner Waymark LLC is recalling Heart of the Earth (HOTE) 100% Pure Ceremonial Cacao Pre-Ground Paste. Net Wt. 16oz (454g). Packaged due to Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate). This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
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As reported by FDA
CA, FL, IL, KY, ME, MD, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, WI
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026
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