4 days ago
Haribo issue urgent fizzy sweets recall after 'traces of cannabis' found
Sweets giant Haribo has recalled a number of products in the Netherlands after they were allegedly found to contain traces of cannabis.
The problem emerged after multiple members of one family, including two young children, became unwell after eating Happy Cola F!zz sweets.
The family and a number of other people who were also affected after eating the sweets reported the issue to the police in the Netherlands. A file image of a packet of Happy Cola F!ZZ. Pic: Haribo
An investigation has been launched into the incident.
A spokesperson from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed its involvement and said 'Samples were taken and cannabis was found in them'
A spokesperson said they 'immediately contacted Haribo and the company issued a safety warning' A stock image of fizzy cola bottle sweets. Pic: Getty Images
The authority added: 'How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further.'
Haribo said certain products in circulation could cause health problems such as dizziness. A company spokesperson said: 'The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch.
In a statement, HARIBO said it is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.'
Haribo has asked customers not to return affected sweets to stores but instead send them directly back to the company for a refund.
HARIBO products in the UK, Ireland and other markets are not affected.
