Haribo, the well-known candy brand, has issued a major recall in the Netherlands after traces of cannabis were found in some of its Happy Cola F!ZZ candy.
Family Falls Ill After Eating Contaminated Candy
The issue came to light when multiple members of a family felt unwell after eating the candy. Symptoms such as dizziness were reported, prompting an investigation by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).
Lab tests confirmed that the candy contained cannabis, leading to an immediate product recall.
“This goes beyond minor health complaints,” said an NVWA spokesperson. “We took immediate action and contacted Haribo, which has now issued a public safety alert.”
Dutch Police Investigating Contamination
The source of the contamination is still unknown. Haribo is working closely with law enforcement to determine how the cannabis ended up in the candy and how the affected products made it to store shelves.
Police became involved after reports that children had fallen ill after eating the product. Dutch police spokesperson Chantal Westerhoff said:
“We are investigating how this happened and how these specific bags reached consumers.”
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Affected Product Details
So far, three contaminated bags have been confirmed. As a precaution, Haribo is recalling all 1,000-gram bags of Happy Cola F!ZZ with the following details:
- Production Code: L341-4002307906
- Expiration Date: January 2026
Customers who have purchased these bags are being asked to send them directly to Haribo, not to the store where they were bought.
Only One Product Affected
Haribo has clarified that this recall applies only to the 1kg Happy Cola F!ZZ bags sold in the Netherlands. No other products or regions are affected, and all other Haribo candies remain safe to eat.
Refunds and Consumer Safety
Haribo has promised full refunds for returned products.
“The safety of our customers is our top priority,” the company said in a statement. “We are taking this matter very seriously, which is why a full recall has been initiated.”
What to Do If You Have the Candy
If you purchased this product and it matches the recall information above, do the following:
- Do not consume the candy.
- Send the bag directly to Haribo for a refund.
- Monitor any symptoms and seek medical advice if necessary.
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