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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Haribo recalls sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis detected
(NEXSTAR) – Popular gummy bear manufacturer Haribo issued a recall in the Netherlands after some of its 'Happy Cola' sweets reportedly tested positive for cannabis. 'There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed,' the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) warned in a news release Thursday. So far only three bags of 'Happy Cola F!ZZ' were affected, but the German candy maker is recalling its stock of the product. The Netherlands recall is confined to 1-kilogram bags of Happy Cola F!ZZ with a best-before date of January 2026 and the product code L341-4002307906. 11-year-old finds message in a bottle from Hawaii on Florida beach The recall is confined to the Netherlands, as of Thursday, and all other Haribo products are safe to eat, according to the NVWA. Several people, including at least one family, became 'quite ill' after eating the candy, prompting a police forensic investigation, according to local media. 'We want to know exactly how this got into the candy and how the bags ended up in the store, police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff told Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant, one of the oldest newspapers in the country. Police also notified the NVWA, which is still investigating the incident. 'Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question,' NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad confirmed to Agence France Presse, referencing the shape of the candy. The German confectionery company said Thursday the source of the alleged contamination is not yet clear. A Haribo spokesperson told the BBC that the company takes the incident 'very seriously' and is working with police to 'establish the facts around the contamination.' It has not been confirmed whether the candy was a genuine, unaltered Haribo product. Haribo did not immediately return Nexstar's requests for additional information. New York Times agrees to license its material for Amazon's AI Federal regulators in the U.S. previously warned marijuana edible manufacturers in several states to stop making products that imitate snack brands that are popular among children. Last fall, Dayton Children's Hospital reported it had seen an uptick in cases involving children accidentally consuming cannabis edibles. 'Edible marijuana products can look just like regular candies and snacks, making them incredibly dangerous for children,' the Ohio hospital said. Addy Bink contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
PSA: Haribo Gummies Recalled Due To Cannabis Contamination
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Uh oh. Haribo, the popular brand behind some of your favorite gummies like Goldbears, Twin Snakes, and Happy Cola is in a bit of a sticky situation over in the EU. A handful of customers in the Netherlands who consumed Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies reported health issues, including dizziness, after eating the treats. According to local police, two parents brought in a bag of the gummies after their young children became sick after consuming them. After testing, authorities discovered that the gummies contained cannabis. The gummies come in several different size bags—however only 1kg bags with a use-by date of January 2026 and production code L341-4002307906 are affected in the recall. Haribo stated that it would provide a full refund for all affected bags that are returned. As of now, it appears that only a limited number of cases of the Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies have been contaminated, but the company has pulled all of the products from shelves in the country out of an abundance of caution. 'The safety of our consumers is our highest priority, and Haribo takes this incident very seriously, which is why a recall has been issued in the Netherlands,' the company stated. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) cautioned consumers, 'Do not eat these sweets. For now, though, U.S. Haribo fans can keep munching worry-free. You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
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
CTV News
4 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Haribo recalls ‘Happy Cola' sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
A shopper looks at Haribo candies from Germany at Economy Candy in New York City on April 4, 2025. (Richard Drew / AP Photo) The HAGUE, Netherlands -- 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.' 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 Ahyad. 'Do not eat the sweets,' warned the NVWA. Patrick Tax, marketing vice-president at Haribo, said the product recall concerned 'a limited number of cases' with one product in the east of the country. 'The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and Haribo takes this incident very seriously,' Tax said in a statement sent to AFP. '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,' he added.
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
