Allergy Alert: CFIA Warns of Undeclared Wheat in Tunnock's Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to wheat protein not to eat Tunnock’s Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows. They contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

Tunnock’s Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows are a product of Scotland. They're sold in a 100 g package bearing UPC 0 36933 00017 6 and contain four individually wrapped units. All codes are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed nationally.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with this product. Consumption of this product may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to wheat protein.

They are being recalled from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

For more information, consumers and industry can call the CFIA at 1 800 442-2342 / TTY 1 800 465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).

For information on wheat, one of the nine most common food allergens, visit the Food Allergens web page at www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/allerg/allerge.shtml.

For information on receiving recalls by electronic mail, or for other food safety facts, visit our web site at www.inspection.gc.ca.