Haribo has announced a recall of its popular Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after traces of cannabis were discovered in certain packets. This decision came after several individuals, including multiple members of one family, reported feeling unwell following the consumption of a 1kg pack. Symptoms included dizziness, prompting concerns that led the Dutch Food Safety Authority (NVWA) to sample the sweets, confirming the presence of cannabis.
The NVWA has reported that three packs were definitively contaminated, but as a precautionary measure, Haribo is recalling its complete stock of the affected product, which bears a best-before date of January 2026. As the situation unfolds, authorities have highlighted that an investigation is in progress to determine how cannabis ended up in these sweets.
At present, the NSWA has advised consumers to refrain from eating the potentially dangerous sweets, noting that some could cause health issues when ingested. It has yet to be established whether the contaminated items are authentic Haribo products or counterfeit.
In a statement, Haribo emphasized that consumer safety is its highest priority, stating that it is fully cooperating with police efforts to clarify the incident. The company reassured the public that this recall is confined to the Netherlands and that all other products globally remain safe for consumption.
