The Dutch food safety authority has launched an investigation into the presence of cannabis found in the sweets, prompting Haribo to recall the entire stock.
**Haribo Issues Recall in the Netherlands After Cannabis Contamination Reports**
**Haribo Issues Recall in the Netherlands After Cannabis Contamination Reports**
Haribo's recall comes after consumers reported feeling ill after consuming their Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets.
Haribo has initiated a recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after reports surfaced that several packets contained traces of cannabis. Incidents were reported where members of a family experienced symptoms such as dizziness after consuming a 1kg pack of the popular gummy candies.
According to a spokesperson from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), samples confirmed the presence of cannabis in the sweets, leading to health complaints among some consumers. The authorities are still determining the scope of individuals affected, but the NVWA has advised against eating the sweets and is actively investigating how the cannabis ended up in the products.
As a precautionary measure, Haribo is conducting a full recall of the affected items, which have a best-before date of January 2026. In the meantime, details remain unclear regarding the total number of individuals reporting adverse reactions. Haribo is working closely with law enforcement to clarify the situation and stressed that consumer safety remains their top priority.
The company clarified that this recall pertains exclusively to products in the Netherlands and reassured consumers that all other Haribo items outside of this recall are safe for consumption. As further developments unfold, both the NVWA and Haribo continue to scrutinize the situation closely.
