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.
Reason for recall: Elevated lead level 0.671 ppm in cacao (chocolate)
Recall initiated: 20240821
Status: Ongoing
Classification: Class II
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated