The following notice has been issued by the distributor:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO CONSUMERS
Consumer Notice
Date: 12th July 2012
Moët Hennessy UK Limited (MAISON KRUG) HAS WITHDRAWN CERTAIN BATCH CODES OF KRUG CHAMPAGNE IN THE UK DUE TO INCORRECT ALLERGEN LABELLING INFORMATION
Krug Champagne distributed by Moët Hennessy UK Limited have withdrawn products list below and are taking the precautionary measure of warning consumers its products listed below contain sulphites, which are not declared on the label therefore resulting in incorrect allergen labelling. This makes the product a potential health risk for people who are sensitive to sulphites.
The products are:
- Krug Grande Cuvee (all sizes - gift box & naked)
- Krug Rose (75cl - gift box & naked)
- Krug Vintage 2000 (75cl - gift box & naked)
- Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 (75cl - gift box & naked)
- Krug Clos d'Ambonnay 1998 (75cl - gift box & naked)
Under EU Law, any Champagne containing certain levels of sulphur dioxide must be labelled as 'containing sulphites'.
The quality of the Champagne is not affected. The reason there is a mention of the 'sulphites' on the label, is to potentially warn and protect allergen sufferers as trace elements of sulphites can cause allergic reactions. Sulphites can potentially affect people with asthma who might have an allergic reaction to levels of sulphites.
What you should do:
1. If you have purchased Krug Champagne, please check if the product is listed in the above list and see if it carries the statement "contains sulphites".
2. If it does not carry the statement "contains sulphites" and you are serving it to anyone other than yourself, please make them aware that the Champagne does 'contain sulphites'. This is purely precautionary as 'Sulphites' can potentially affect people with asthma who might have an allergic reaction to levels of sulphites.
3. Customers who are sensitive to sulphites are advised not to consume this product.
4. Customers who have purchased any of the affected products and wish to return K should contact us on +44 20 7808 4422. All affected products will be replaced or refunded in full.
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