Cannabis residue found: Haribo initiates recall of wine grapes in the Netherlands
Haribo Gummy Candies Contain Cannabis: Nationwide Recall Initiated
(30.05.2025, 14:15)
A contamination issue involving cannabis has led to a national recall of Haribo gummy candies in the Netherlands. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has confirmed the contaminated products have caused several individuals, including children, to report feelings of unwellness.
Haribo has responded to the incident, stating they are treating it with the utmost seriousness and are cooperating with the authorities to address the situation and establish the facts surrounding the contamination. The recall, which started on Wednesday, is only for a specific batch of the Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies, as per reports from various news outlets.
The affected product comprises a thousand-gram pack of Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies with a use-by date of January 2026 and a production code of L341-4002307906. To date, only this batch has shown traces of cannabis. No other Haribo products or regions have been affected.
The NLWV has recommended that consumers avoid purchasing or consuming these gummies due to potential health risks such as dizziness. Haribo has promised full refunds for returned affected bags and prioritizes consumer safety.
Dutch authorities are conducting investigations into the matter, initiated after police reports following the consumer complaints of illness. The precise origin and cause of the cannabis contamination—whether an accidental contamination or deliberate adulteration—are under investigation by food safety and law enforcement agencies.
In summary, traces of cannabis have been found in a specific batch of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies, causing several individuals, including children, to feel unwell in the Netherlands. The recall is ongoing, and consumers are advised not to purchase or consume these gummies. The authorities continue to investigate the cause and source of the cannabis contamination.
- The contamination of Haribo gummy candies with cannabis has been a topic in a string of news articles, highlighting the serious issue.
- The health-and-wellness concern arises as several individuals, including children, have reported feelings of unwellness following consumption of the affected product.
- This incident, under investigation by both food safety and crime-and-justice agencies, underscores the importance of general-news and lifestyle awareness in maintaining consumer safety regarding food-and-drink products.
