UNDECLARED WHEAT GLUTEN IN HEMPOLA BRAND GLUTEN FREE HEMPSEED FLOUR

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Hempola Inc. are warning people with allergies to wheat and gluten not to consume the Hempola brand Gluten Free Hempseed Flour described below. The affected product may contain wheat gluten which is not declared on the label. All lot codes of the Hempola brand Gluten Free Hempseed Flour, sold in 454 g packages bearing UPC 6 23188 78923 1 are affected by this alert. This product has been distributed in Ontario. There has been one reported allergic reaction 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.