Cannabis traces found in haribo sweets leads to product recall

SEVERAL PEOPLE IN THE NETHERLANDS, INCLUDING SEVERAL MEMBERS OF ONE FAMILY, REPORTED FEELING UNWELL AFTER EATING THE 1KG PACKETS OF HARIBO HAPPY COLA F!ZZ THIS WEEK 19:18, 29 May 2025 Haribo

has issued a recall for one of its popular sweet varieties in the Netherlands after some were discovered to contain traces of cannabis. A number of individuals in the country, including

several members of a single family, reported feeling ill after consuming the sweets this week. The recall pertains to the 1kg Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ product. A representative from the Dutch

food safety authority (NVWA) stated that some consumers had experienced "dizziness" after eating the sweets. The NVWA confirmed that samples had been tested and "cannabis was

found in them", adding: "We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning." Three packs of the product were identified as contaminated. However, Haribo has

chosen to recall its entire stock as a precautionary measure, reports the Mirror. The affected bags carry a best-before date of January 2026. The recall notice is applicable to products

bearing the production code L341-4002307906. The exact size of the contaminated batch remains unknown. In their product recall alert, the authority stated: "Haribo warns of kilo bags of

HARIBO Happy Cola F! ZZ with best-before date (BBD) January 2026. "There are bags in circulation with sweets that can lead to health complaints, such as dizziness, when consumed. So

far it concerns three bags, but as a precaution Haribo is recalling the stock in question. Do not eat the sweets." Those possessing items from the affected batch are asked to send them

back to the company directly, rather than returning them to a store, and a full refund will be provided. Haribo has confirmed that other production batches of Happy Cola F!ZZ remain

unaffected and are deemed safe for consumption. The confectionery giant clarified that the precaution does not extend to their other assortments, affirming that all other products are

considered fit for consumption. It remains uncertain if the compromised items are bona fide Haribo packs or counterfeit goods. An NVWA spokesperson reported that a probe into the suspected

incident is currently underway. Echoing a similar stance on the situation, a representative from Haribo has stated they are in collaboration with the police to "establish the facts

around the contamination". It is pertinent to note that this particular recall notification pertains exclusively to products distributed within the Netherlands; the UK market is not

implicated. A Haribo spokesperson emphasised: "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." Article continues below In

tandem, "Haribo is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination."