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Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
Representative AI image On Thursday, the German-based candymaker Haribo recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in at least three bags containing the product. The recall only applies to 1-kilogram (2.2-pound) bags sold in the Netherlands. Haribo has asked customers to return Happy Cola F!ZZ candies with a best-before date (BBD) of January 2026 and the product code L341-4002307906 for a refund. Despite the low number of products found to contain cannabis, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said Haribo had issued a complete batch recall as a precaution. "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed," NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad said. "The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles," Ahyad said. "Do not eat the sweets," Ahyad added. Haribo working with Dutch authorities Haribo said it was actively working with authorities to find out how the cannabis made its way into the company's products. "The safety of our consumers is our highest priority, and Haribo takes this incident very seriously," Haribo's vice president of marketing, Patrick Tax, told the AFP news agency. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo "This is a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination," Tax said. The internationally renowned sweets manufacturer has been producing its cola bottles since 1965, promising that "every bottle conceals a little adventure of its own."
DW
4 days ago
- Health
- DW
Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found – DW – 05/29/2025
Candymaker Haribo has issued a product recall in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in a batch of its Happy Cola gummies. Authorities are seeking to determine how the cannabis got into the product. On Thursday, the German-based candymaker Haribo recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in at least three bags containing the product. The recall only applies to 1-kilogram (2.2-pound) bags sold in the Netherlands. Haribo has asked customers to return Happy Cola F!ZZ candies with a best-before date (BBD) of January 2026 and the product code L341-4002307906 for a refund. Despite the low number of products found to contain cannabis, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said Haribo had issued a complete batch recall as a precaution. "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed," NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad said. "The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles," Ahyad said. "Do not eat the sweets," Ahyad added. Haribo working with Dutch authorities Haribo said it was actively working with authorities to find out how the cannabis made its way into the company's products. "The safety of our consumers is our highest priority, and Haribo takes this incident very seriously," Haribo's vice president of marketing, Patrick Tax, told the AFP news agency. "This is a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination," Tax said. The internationally renown sweets manufacturer has been producing its cola bottles since 1965, promising that "every bottle conceals a little adventure of its own." Edited by: Zac Crellin
DW
4 days ago
- Health
- DW
Haribo recalls cannabis-laden 'Happy Cola' candies – DW – 05/29/2025
Candy maker Haribo has issued a product recall in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in a batch of its Happy Cola gummies. Authorities are seeking to determine how the contraband got into the product. German-based candy maker Haribo on Thursday recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in at least three bags containing the product. The recall only applies to 1 kilo (2.2 lb.) bags sold in the Netherlands. Haribo has asked customers to return Happy Cola F!ZZ candies with a best-before date (BBD) of January 2026 and the product code L341-4002307906 for a refund. Despite the low number of products found to contain cannabis, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said Haribo had issued a complete batch recall as a precaution. "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed," said NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad. "The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles," said Ahyad, who added, "do not eat the sweets." Haribo working with Dutch authorities Haribo said it is actively working with authorities to find out how the contraband made its way into the company's products. "The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and Haribo takes this incident very seriously," Haribo's vice president of marketing, Patrick Tax, told the AFP news agency. "This is a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." The internationally renown sweets manufacturer has been producing its cola bottles since 1965, promising that "every bottle conceals a little adventure of its own." Edited by: Zac Crellin
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Haribo recalls 'Happy Cola' sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
THE HAGUE: Haribo recalled its "Happy Cola" sweets in the Netherlands on Thursday after cannabis was discovered in the packets and several people, including children, fell ill. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said only three bags of the "Happy Cola F!ZZ" were affected but a complete recall was undertaken as a precaution. "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed," said the NVWA in a statement. NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad told AFP: "Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question," referring to the sweets' shape. "The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles." AFP has contacted Haribo for comment. Ahyad said police were now investigating how the cannabis made its way into the sweet bags. "After consultation with the NVWA and as is customary in these types of situations, Haribo has issued a safety warning," said Ayhad. "Do not eat the sweets," warned the NVWA. - AFP
Straits Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Straits Times
Haribo recalls 'Happy Cola' sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
Only three bags of the 'Happy Cola F!ZZ' were affected but a complete recall was undertaken as a precaution. PHOTO: HARIBO WEBSITE THE HAGUE - Haribo recalled its 'Happy Cola' sweets in the Netherlands on May 29 after cannabis was discovered in the packets and several people, including children, fell ill. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said only three bags of the 'Happy Cola F!ZZ' were affected but a complete recall was undertaken as a precaution. 'There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed,' said the NVWA in a statement. NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad told AFP: 'Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question,' referring to the sweets' shape. 'The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles.' AFP has contacted Haribo for comment. Ahyad said police were now investigating how the cannabis made its way into the sweet bags. 'After consultation with the NVWA and as is customary in these types of situations, Haribo has issued a safety warning,' said Ayhad. 'Do not eat the sweets,' warned the NVWA. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
