4 days ago
Oman issues warning against candy over cannabis trace
Muscat:
The Food Safety and Quality Center in Oman, operating under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, has issued an urgent public warning regarding a potentially unsafe candy product.
The alert, released today, urges consumers to avoid the "Happy Candy Cola F!zz" with cola flavor, produced by Haribo Happy GmbH & Co. KG, due to the possibility of it containing traces of the narcotic substance cannabis.
The affected batch is valid until January 2026 and weighs 1000 grams. It carries the batch number L341-4002307906 and originates from the Netherlands. This warning follows findings confirmed by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, which raised concerns over the product's safety.
As a precautionary measure, authorities in Oman are working to ensure the product is removed from all markets and its entry into the country is strictly prohibited. Consumers who have already purchased the product are advised not to consume it and to dispose of it immediately.
The Food Safety and Quality Center continues to monitor the situation and emphasizes its commitment to protecting public health, reminding the public to remain vigilant and report any concerns.
