Haribo Issues Urgent Recall in the Netherlands After Traces of Cannabis Found in Candy

Haribo has initiated an urgent product recall in the Netherlands after several individuals, including both children and adults, experienced health issues linked to the consumption of one of the brand’s popular sweets. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed the presence of cannabis (THC) in tested samples of the product.

Incident and Symptoms

The affected individuals had consumed Haribo’s “Happy Cola F!ZZ” before reporting symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, vomiting, elevated blood pressure, anxiety, and hallucinations — all commonly associated with THC exposure. In response, some consumers contacted the police.

Product Identification and Scope

A spokesperson for Haribo emphasized that only a single batch of the product is implicated, specifically in the Dutch market. No other countries or Haribo products are believed to be affected. The problematic batch can be identified by the production code L341-4002307906.

All other “Happy Cola F!ZZ” products and the wider Haribo range are deemed safe for consumption, according to the company.

Customer Advisory

Consumers in possession of the affected items are strongly advised not to return them to retailers. Instead, they should send the products directly to Haribo to receive a full refund. The company reiterated its commitment to consumer safety and the seriousness with which it is handling the situation.

Investigation Underway

The source of the contamination remains under investigation. Law enforcement authorities have launched an inquiry, as reported by the Daily Mail. The NVWA promptly alerted Haribo upon discovering the issue, prompting the company to release a public safety warning immediately.

The total number of affected units has not yet been disclosed. Haribo is working closely with Dutch authorities to determine how the contamination occurred.