Last updated on 12 July 2012

Moet Hennessy UK Ltd (Maison Krug) withdraws batch codes of Krug Champagne due to incorrect allergen labelling information

Allergen: Sulphites

Ref FF/2012

Product

Champagne

Risk

The above product contains sulphites which are not declared on the label, resulting in incorrect allergen labelling. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.

Product identification

Krug Grande Cuvee (all sizes – gift box and naked)
Krug Rose (75cl – gift box and naked)
Krug Vintage 2000 (75cl – gift box and naked)
Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 (75cl – gift box and naked)
Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 1998 (75cl – gift box and naked)

Please see the table atttached below for full details of products and lot codes affected.

Action taken by the company

Moët Hennessy UK Ltd (Maison Krug) has withdrawn the affected label products from sale and a point-of-sale notice (attached) is to be displayed at affected outlets informing customers of the issue. These products are distributed by Moët Hennessy UK Ltd (Maison Krug). In addition, the company will be contacting the relevant allergy support organisations who will inform their at-risk members of the withdrawal. The products will be re-labelled with the correct information.

No other Krug products are known to be affected.

Advice to consumers

Customers who are sensitive to sulphites are advised not to consume this product.