The NVWA confirmed that samples had been taken and “cannabis was found in them” adding: “We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning”
Haribo has recalled one of its popular sweets after some were found to contain traces of cannabis. Several people in the Netherlands – including multiple members of one family – reported feeling unwell after eating them this week.
The recall covers the 1kg Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ product. A spokesperson for the food safety body in the Netherlands (NVWA) said some had reported “dizziness” after eating the sweets.
The NVWA confirmed that samples had been taken and “cannabis was found in them” adding: “We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning.”
Three packs of the product were found to be contaminated. However, Haribo had recalled its entire stock as a precaution. The bags in question have a best-before date of January 2026.
The recall notice applies to products with the production code L341-4002307906. The size of the contaminated batch is unclear.
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In its product recall warning, the authority said: “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.”
People with items in the affected batch are requested to send them to the company, not to return them to a store and a full refund will be issued.
According to the company, other production codes for Happy Cola F!ZZ are safe to eat. Haribo also noted that all other products were not affected and were safe to consume. It is also unclear whether the contaminated products are genuine Haribo bags or fake.
A spokesperson for the NVWA said an investigation into the alleged incident has now been launched. A Haribo spokesperson also said it was working with police to “establish the facts around the contamination”.
Again, this recall notice affects products sold in the Netherlands and not in the UK. A Haribo spokesperson said: “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.
“Haribo is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.”
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