UPDATE - Allergy Alert: Undeclared Wheat In Tunnock's Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallow's

June 26, 2006

The public warning issued on June 20, 2006, has been updated to include additional information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to wheat protein not to consume Tunnock’s Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows. The affected product contains wheat that is not declared on the label.

Tunnock’s Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows are a product of Scotland. They are sold in a 100 g package containing four individually wrapped units. They been sold under various UPCs. All codes are affected by this alert.

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

The product is 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.