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Miami Herald
4 days ago
- Health
- Miami Herald
Multiple People Get Sick After Cannabis Found in Haribo
Several people reported feeling sick in the Netherlands after consuming Haribo fizzy candy that contained traces of cannabis. A batch of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ was recalled after a family, including children, reported feeling unwell after consuming the product, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority said. Drug contamination in candy is not uncommon and can be very dangerous, especially as children are likely to consume it. A spokesperson for Haribo told Newsweek in an emailed statement that the contaminated items were in a specific product and batch in the Netherlands and did not affect products in other countries. The German confectionary company added that it is "working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." Several members of a family reported that they had been feeling unwell after consuming the candy and reported it to police, according to Dutch broadcaster SBS6. A spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority said that samples of the product were taken and cannabis was found in them. The agency said it immediately contacted Haribo and a safety warning was issued. The contamination affects three 1kg packs of sweets, but a full recall of the product has been undertaken in the Netherlands as a precaution. The affected batch has an expiration date of January 2026 and the production code L341-4002307906. Anyone with any candy from the affected batch is asked to send it back to the company, not to the point of purchase. "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown," a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority told the Dutch news agency ANP. "The police are investigating the matter further." A spokesperson for Haribo told Newsweek in an emailed statement: "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. HARIBO is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." Dutch police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff: "We want to know exactly how this got into the how the bags ended up in the store." A police investigation is ongoing. The Netherlands Forensic Institute is examining the contaminated candy to gather more information. 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
4 days ago
- Health
- Newsweek
Multiple People Get Sick After Cannabis Found in Haribo
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Several people reported feeling sick in the Netherlands after consuming Haribo fizzy candy that contained traces of cannabis. A batch of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ was recalled after a family, including children, reported feeling unwell after consuming the product, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority said. Why It Matters Drug contamination in candy is not uncommon and can be very dangerous, especially as children are likely to consume it. What To Know A spokesperson for Haribo told Newsweek in an emailed statement that the contaminated items were in a specific product and batch in the Netherlands and did not affect products in other countries. The German confectionary company added that it is "working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." Some Haribo products have been recalled after traces of cannabis were found in the Netherlands. Some Haribo products have been recalled after traces of cannabis were found in the Netherlands. Daniel Kalker/picture-alliance/dpa//AP Photo Several members of a family reported that they had been feeling unwell after consuming the candy and reported it to police, according to Dutch broadcaster SBS6. A spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority said that samples of the product were taken and cannabis was found in them. The agency said it immediately contacted Haribo and a safety warning was issued. The contamination affects three 1kg packs of sweets, but a full recall of the product has been undertaken in the Netherlands as a precaution. The affected batch has an expiration date of January 2026 and the production code L341-4002307906. Anyone with any candy from the affected batch is asked to send it back to the company, not to the point of purchase. "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown," a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority told the Dutch news agency ANP. "The police are investigating the matter further." What People Are Saying A spokesperson for Haribo told Newsweek in an emailed statement: "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. HARIBO is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination." Dutch police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff: "We want to know exactly how this got into the how the bags ended up in the store." What Happens Next A police investigation is ongoing. The Netherlands Forensic Institute is examining the contaminated candy to gather more information.
Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
Haribo recalls popular sweets over fears they're laced with cannabis
Haribo has urgently recalled packets of sweets after they were found to contain cannabis when a family fell ill. The drug was discovered when members of the same family, including children and adults, began to feel dizzy while eating Happy Cola F!ZZ. A couple in Twente, the Netherlands, told police the cola-bottle-shaped sweets made their children 'quite sick'. At least three 1kg packs were found to be laced with cannabis. Haribo has issued a recall of the gummies with an expiration date of January 2026 and the production code L341-4002307906. Dutch police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff said: 'We want to know exactly how this got into the candy and how the bags ended up in the store.' Haribo has asked shoppers not to return the product to stores but instead send it directly to the company for a full refund. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed to Metro that an investigation has been launched. NVWA took samples of the sweets, with forensic tests confirming they contained an unknown quantity of marijuana. How the Haribo came to contain the drug is still unclear, the agency said today. NVWA said: 'The police are conducting further investigation into this. After consultation with the NVWA and as is customary in these types of situations, Haribo has issued a safety warning. 'This is with a view to safeguarding food safety, which the NVWA monitors closely.' Haribo said UK products are not affected by the recall. The manufacturer said: '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. 'Haribo is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: US recalls tomatoes so dangerous 'there's a reasonable chance of death' MORE: Iceland urgently recalls lunchtime snack over 'hives and diarrhoea' fears MORE: Aldi salmon recalled in the US over fears of 'life-threatening' risk
Extra.ie
4 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
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.
New York Post
5 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Haribo issues major recall after popular gummies found to be tainted with cannabis
This cola-flavored candy could have more fizz than you're expecting. Haribo is investigating how one of its popular gummy products apparently became tainted with cannabis in the after several people reportedly fell ill in the Netherlands. Haribo has issued a nationwide recall in the EU country as a result. Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies apparently became tainted with cannabis. Haribo Customers who were enjoying the Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies, including multiple members of a single family, said they felt 'dizziness' after eating the sweets, according to the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). 'Samples were taken and cannabis was found in them,' the agency told Dutch outlet Hart van Nederland. So far, only a single batch of candy in the Netherlands is suspected of contamination — not supplies in the US or elsewhere, the company said.
