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Extra.ie
2 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.
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Urgent recall of Haribo products issued after sweets 'found to contain cannabis'
Haribo has urgently recalled packets of sweets in the Netherlands after they were allegedly found to contain cannabis. Several members of the same family, both children and adults, felt unwell after eating Happy Cola F!ZZ. The family contacted the police and an investigation into the sweets has been launched, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), reports The Express. The authority confirmed "samples were taken and cannabis was found in them". How the drug ended up in the sweets remains unknown. "We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning," a NVWA spokesperson told Hart van Nederland. "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further." Haribo had previously said that there were products in circulation that can cause health issues, including dizziness. A spokesperson for the company said: "The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch." HARIBO products in Ireland are not affected. "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." The recall applies to packages with the production code L341-4002307906. Other product codes of Happy Cola F!ZZ, and all other Haribo products, should be safe to eat, according to the company. Consumers have been urged not to return the product to the store but to send it directly to the company. They will then receive a refund.
STV News
2 days ago
- Health
- STV News
Haribo recalls sweets in Netherlands after 'cannabis' found in cola bottles
Haribo has recalled packets of sweets in the Netherlands which contained cannabis, causing a number of people to fall ill. The confectionery giant issued a warning over its kilogram bags of HARIBO Happy Cola F!ZZ which led to several people, children and adults, becoming ill after eating the cola bottles. An investigation into the sweets has been launched by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) alongside Haribo and police. Haribo confirmed the recall notice is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch, and their products in the UK are not affected. The health authority say it concerns three bags so far, with a batch code of L341-4002307906 and a best before date of January 2026. They say it is unclear how the cannabis ended up in the sweets but that an investigation is ongoing. A spokesperson for the NVWA said: 'Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question. The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles. 'An investigation was started together with the police. The sample that the NVWA took from these bottles indeed turned out to be positive. 'How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. '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.' A statement from Haribo said: 'The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch. HARIBO products in the UK and other markets are not affected. '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 all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Health
- Belfast Telegraph
Haribo issues urgent recall ‘after cannabis discovered in sweets'
The issue emerged when multiple members of one family, including both children and adults, became unwell after eating Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets and contacted police. An investigation has been launched into the incident, according to a spokesperson from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The NVWA confirmed its involvement, stating: "Samples were taken and cannabis was found in them." "We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning," an NVWA spokesperson told Hart van Nederland. The authority added: "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further." Haribo previously stated that certain products in circulation could cause health problems such as dizziness. A company spokesperson explained: "The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch. HARIBO products in the UK are not affected." They continued: "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." The recall specifically relates to packages bearing the production code L341-4002307906. The company has assured consumers that other production codes of Happy Cola F!ZZ and all other Haribo products remain safe for consumption. Haribo has asked customers not to return affected sweets to stores but instead send them directly back to the company for a refund. News Catch Up - Tuesday 28th May It remains unclear how large the contaminated batch is.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Haribo recalls popular sweets ‘after CANNABIS is found in them causing fans to fall ill' sparking police investigation
It was reportedly discovered after family members felt ill after eating the sweets TREAT RECALL Haribo recalls popular sweets 'after CANNABIS is found in them causing fans to fall ill' sparking police investigation Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HARIBO has recalled packets of sweets that are alleged to have contained cannabis. It was reportedly discovered after family members felt ill after eating Happy Cola F!ZZ and contacted the police. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 A Haribo candy shop Credit: Getty 3 Packets of German confectionery company Haribo gummy candy seen in a supermarket Credit: Getty 3 Packets of sweets that are alleged to have contained cannabis have been recalled Credit: Getty An investigation into the alleged incident has now been launched, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). The authority confirmed that "samples were taken and cannabis was found in them." "We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning," a spokesperson said. "How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further." A Haribo spokesperson said: "The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch. "Haribo products in the UK are not affected. "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." The recall only applies to products with the production code L341-4002307906, it has been reported. The company added that other production codes for Happy Cola F!ZZ are safe to eat - as are all other Haribo products. People with items in the affected batch are requested to send them to the company, not to return it at a store. A refund will then be issued. It is unclear how large the contaminated batch was. A separate batch of Haribo was also recalled last year due to pieces of wood, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). This recall affected Tangfastics across several Canadian regions. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
