Inner Waymark LLC: Food Recall in 2024 - (Recall #: F-0004-2025)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2024.

Data Source: FDA.

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.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: August 21, 2024

Date Posted: October 9, 2024

Recall Number: F-0004-2025

Event ID: 95213

Reason for Recall:

Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 60/1lb. bags

Code Information:

Lot #506 with "best by" date June 18, 2026.

Distribution Pattern:

Distributed to CA, FL, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, MT, NH, NY, OR, TX, UT, and WI.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated