Haribo has recalled their Happy Cola F!ZZ gums in the Netherlands. Investigators discovered traces of cannabis in select 1 kg bags, prompting warnings and a full recall. Several people—including kids—reported dizziness after snacking. Authorities traced the issue to just a few packs with a „Jan 2026” use‑by date and code L341‑4002307906. Haribo acted quickly to cooperate with both the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority and police investigations.
The candy caused acute illness in a family living in the east of Netherlands (Twente area). The police tested the sample, and found cannabis. Police are now looking into the mystery of how cannabis got inside Haribo.
Haribo has clarified that this problem only affects the Dutch batch. Haribo is offering full refunds to consumers for the affected packages. They’re reassuring global fans: no U.S. or other international products got caught up in this mess . Haribo’s vice president of marketing stressed safety first, and said they were actively supporting the investigation.
Experts in the field of drugs note that some criminal organizations may use sweets as a way to mask cannabis. Previous cases involved THC‑infused candies disguised as children’s treats in Europe. This incident takes on a new chilling dimension.
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NVWA is announcing the recall in its locality, but it could spread to neighboring EU countries. It was explicitly said: do not eat the affected gummies. Instead, they should be returned for a full refund. The Dutch police are continuing their investigation into the source and distribution.