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a day ago
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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
NDTV
2 days ago
- Health
- 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.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after cannabis found
Representative AI image 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. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo "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 renowned sweets manufacturer has been producing its cola bottles since 1965, promising that "every bottle conceals a little adventure of its own."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Traces of cannabis found in Haribo Cola candy in the Netherlands
Haribo is recalling packs of sweets in the Netherlands after some were found to contain traces of cannabis. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Agency (NVWA) warned any potential customers of the 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) bags of Happy Cola F!ZZ not to eat the sweets because they may cause dizziness. NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad told French news agency AFP that, "Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question." The NVWA also said the issue only concerns three bags so far but all stock has been recalled as a precaution, adding that it is working with authorities to investigate the cause of the contamination. Local Dutch media reported that a family in Twente became "quite ill" after eating the candy and reported the incident to police. After a forensic investigation, police discovered traces of cannabis and alerted the NVWA, according to the media reports. A Haribo spokesperson told CBS News sister network BBC News it was working with police to "establish the facts around the contamination." Haribo Vice-President of Marketing told AFP the incident is "a live issue and we are working closely with the Dutch authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts." The recall applies to the items under the production code L341-4002307906, with a best before date of January 2026. E.l.f. Beauty calls Hailey Bieber an industry disruptor amid Rhode sale These 3 record breakers have one thing in common Reporter's Notebook: John Dickerson reflects on his spelling woes
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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.
