Cannabis discovered concealed within Haribo candies in the Netherlands.
The Netherlands' Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has announced the recall of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ chewing candies due to the detection of cannabis contamination. Reportedly, several members of one family took ill after consuming these candies, prompting them to report the incident to the local police.
After receiving samples of the candies and conducting testing, the NVWA confirmed the presence of cannabis. In response, Haribo immediately initiated a recall of the affected batch, which comprises 1kg packages with specific production codes and expiration dates up to January 2026. Consumers are advised not to consume the product and instead send it back to Haribo for a refund to ensure consumer safety.
At present, the exact source of the contamination remains a mystery. Dutch law enforcement and the NVWA are collaborating to investigate the incident, while Haribo co-operates fully in the ongoing inquiry. Because only the contaminated batch has been discovered thus far, officials hope that the recall will preempt potential harm to the public.
While the root cause of the cannabis contamination is yet to be determined, the recall involves all potentially affected batches of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies sold in the Netherlands. Haribo has assured consumers that no products in other countries, including the United States, have been affected by this recall.
As the investigation into the cannabis contamination of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ candies continues, authorities and the company remain committed to ensuring the health and safety of consumers. Any updates regarding the outcome of the investigation or the status of the recall will be disseminated accordingly.
The recall of Haribo's Happy Cola F!ZZ chewing candies is not limited to the food-and-drink category, as it also affects the health-and-wellness and lifestyle domains due to the detected cannabis contamination. The Dutch law enforcement, NVWA, and Haribo are working together to investigate the source of the contamination and ensure the safety of science and technology in food production.
