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  • April 1990
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  • HBS Case Collection

Perrier Recall: A Source of Trouble

By: Stephen A. Greyser and Norman Klein
  • Format:Print
  • | Pages:5
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Abstract

When a laboratory discovered traces of the carcinogen benzene in bottles of Perrier, Group Perrier of America immediately announced a voluntary U.S. recall of all Perrier brand imported water. This case describes press coverage of the U.S. recall and the worldwide recall that followed. Also presents key statements by company officials (some presented in the form of advertisements) and various experts. Students are encouraged to explore the several kinds of issues that emerged as the company attempted to explain its problems and advocate the purity of its product. Concludes with the announcement of the relaunch of the brand with "nouvelle production."

Keywords

Crisis Management; Food and Beverage Industry

Citation

Greyser, Stephen A., and Norman Klein. "Perrier Recall: A Source of Trouble." Harvard Business School Case 590-104, April 1990.

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