ADDITIONAL UPDATE - Allergy Alert: Undeclared Wheat in Tunnock's Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows

June 28, 2006

The public warning issued on June 23, 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. They contain wheat which is not declared on the label.

Tunnock’s Snowballs Coconut Covered Marshmallows, a product of Scotland, is sold in various size boxes (4 pack, 8 pack, 36 pack, and possibly other formats) containing individually wrapped units. In addition, they are also sold as single units. They have been sold under various UPCs. All codes are affected by this alert.

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

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.