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Haribo Gummies Recalled After Cannabis Allegedly Found in Samples That Left Several People Sick
Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies have been recalled after cannabis was allegedly found in samples that left several people sick The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued a warning that consumers in the country should avoid buying the 1,000-gram pack of the product The treats, the organization said, "can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed"Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies have been recalled after cannabis was allegedly found in samples that left several people sick. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) issued a warning on Thursday, May 29, that consumers in the country should avoid buying the 1,000-gram pack of the product. A photo shared by the NVWA shows the soda bottle-shaped gummies in a clear, sealed package with a blue banner on the top and bottom. Haribo's iconic bears can be seen on the product packaging. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In a statement, NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad told local outlet Deutsche Welle, "The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles.' The agency also told Dutch broadcaster Hart van Nederland that "samples were taken' from the affected bags 'and cannabis was found in them." The NVWA added to the outlet that they 'immediately contacted Haribo," and the company "issued a safety warning." In a post on its website, the NVWA wrote, "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed." According to the NVWA, any gummies with a product code of 'L341-4002307906' and a best-before date of January 2026 have been recalled as a precaution. Customers who bought the product are encouraged to contact Haribo for a refund instead of returning them to where the gummies were purchased. How many bags total that may have be affected by the contamination is still unknown, and the NVWA has not yet shared how the contamination may have occurred. Haribo, a company spokesperson told the BBC, is currently working with police to "establish the facts around the contamination.' According to Haribo, Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies packaged with other production codes are safe to eat, as are all other products under the company. Haribo added that the recall also only extends to Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies in the Netherlands, with no other regions affected. A representative for Haribo did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Saturday, May 31. Read the original article on People
Irish Examiner
9 hours ago
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Haribo recalls sweets in the Netherlands after traces of cannabis found
Space cake, weed cookies and hash brownies may be familiar fare in the Netherlands, but cannabis in bags of children's candy is not and Haribo has recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets after traces of the drug were found inside. Several people, including children, suffered 'health complaints, such as dizziness' after eating sweets from three 1kg packs, the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) in the Netherlands said, adding that a full recall had been undertaken as a precaution. 'How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown,' a spokesperson for the authority told the Dutch news agency ANP. 'The police are investigating the matter further.' The authority said the packs concerned were genuine Haribo products. Dutch police said in a statement that a couple from the Twente region in the east of the country had brought a pack of the cola-bottle-shaped sweets to their local police station after their young children had become 'quite sick' after eating them. Forensic testing established the presence of cannabis. 'We want to know exactly how it got into the candy and, of course, how the bags ended up in the store,' a police spokesperson, Chantal Westerhoff, said. The sweets are sold in several pack sizes and only those in 1kg bags with a use-by date of January 2026 and a specific product code are affected, Haribo said, adding that a full refund would be paid for all packs returned. Patrick Tax, vice-president of marketing at Haribo, said the recall concerned 'a limited number of cases' in the east of the country. 'The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and Haribo takes this incident very seriously,' he said. 'This is a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts,' Tax told Agence France-Presse. The NVWA warned people bluntly: 'Do not eat these sweets.' In 2023, six children aged between four and 14 were taken ill in The Hague after eating candy containing THC, one of the active ingredients in cannabis, but the sweets concerned were not regular commercial products. Police said drug smugglers were increasingly using children's sweets as cover and cited several examples of gangs injecting THC into candy. Copies of Haribo's popular gummy bears containing THC can also be found online. - The Guardian
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10 hours ago
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‘Entire Stock' of Popular Candy Brand Recalled in 1 Country
'Entire Stock' of Popular Candy Brand Recalled in 1 Country originally appeared on Parade. Haribo is recalling its "entire stock" in one country after multiple bags of candy were discovered to have been contaminated by cannabis. As reported by the BBC, several consumers in the Netherlands began to feel ill after eating sweets from a 1kg package of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. The NVWA, which is the country's food safety body, said that "dizziness" was one symptom reported after consumption of the affected candies, telling Dutch broadcaster SBS6 that "samples were taken and cannabis was found in them." So far, three affected packages have been identified, each with a best-before date of January 2026 and lot code of L341-4002307906. Haribo has recalled "its entire stock as a precaution," per the publication, though it's not clear if that refers to just the Happy Cola F!ZZ line or if it encompasses all of their products in the Netherlands. A representative for the brand told the BBC that it's cooperating with law enforcement investigators to "establish the facts around the contamination" and is taking the incident "very seriously." "Do not eat the sweets," the NVWA emphasized, though plenty of jokers online quipped things like, "You say contaminated. I say blessed," and, "But wait.... do you have any of those contaminated bags still? Asking for a friend."'Entire Stock' of Popular Candy Brand Recalled in 1 Country first appeared on Parade on May 31, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
NDTV
17 hours ago
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- NDTV
Candy Manufacturer Haribo Recalls Sweets After Cannabis Found In Them
Germany-based candy maker Haribo has recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after it was found to contain traces of cannabis. Several people, including children, suffered health complaints such as dizziness after consuming the candy from three one-kilogram packs, the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) said. The recall applies to the items under the production code L341-4002307906, with a best before date of January 2026. Haribo added that a full refund would be provided for the packs returned, according to a report in The Guardian. "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. Do not eat the sweets," she added. According to the Dutch police, a couple from the Twente region in the east of the country bought a pack of the cola-bottle shaped sweets to the local police station for analysis after their young children became sick after eating them. The forensic analysis revealed that the candy pack did contain cannabis. 'We want to know exactly how it got into the candy and, of course, how the bags ended up in the store,' police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff said. Haribo issued a statement, stating it was working with the authorities to find out how the marijuana was added to its products. "This is a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts," said Haribo's vice president of marketing, Patrick Tax. "The safety of our consumers is our highest priority, and Haribo takes this incident very seriously." This is not the first instance when drugs have been found in children's sweets. In 2023, six children got sick in The Hague after eating candy containing THC, one of the active ingredients in cannabis. As per police officials, drug smugglers are increasingly using candies as a cover to move their product and lacing them with THC and other compounds.
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a day ago
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Haribo Recall Raises Food Safety Questions After Cannabis Contamination
Haribo is recalling certain batches of its fizzy cola bottles in the Netherlands after cannabis was discovered in some of the candy, CNN reported. The incident has sparked serious concerns about food safety and quality control in the global supply chain. The recall was prompted after several people, including children, fell ill from eating one-kilo bags of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed that samples taken from the cola bottles were laced with cannabis. Dutch police are now investigating how the contamination occurred. 'The measure is precautionary,' Haribo stated through NVWA. 'Only three bags have been found to be contaminated as of Thursday.' The company advised consumers not to eat the affected candy, specifically those with a best-before date of January 2026. Haribo emphasized that the recall is limited to a specific product and batch in the Netherlands, with products in other countries unaffected. 'We are working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination,' the company added. Though cannabis-laced candies are often associated with illicit products, it's rare for a contamination incident to involve a major commercial brand like Haribo. Somewhat similar incidents in recent years include the hospitalization of more than 60 Jamaican schoolchildren after consuming sweets laced with cannabis, Fox News reported. Also, according to CBS, seven Virginia elementary students fell ill from gummy bears contaminated with fentanyl residue. Both incidents happened in 2023. This Haribo recall highlights the challenges of ensuring product safety in a complex and globalized supply chain. As the investigation continues, both Haribo and Dutch authorities are working to determine how the cannabis made its way into the fizzy cola bottles. For consumers, the recall serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance when it comes to food safety, even from trusted brands. Haribo Recall Raises Food Safety Questions After Cannabis Contamination first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
