Archive · 30 May 2025
Haribo Recalls Sweets in Netherlands After Cannabis Discovery
Haribo, a candy company, is recalling its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands.
This is because some bags were found to contain cannabis, which can make people feel sick.
The recall applies to specific 1-kilogram bags with a certain best-before date and product code.
If you have these sweets, you should not eat them and can return them for a refund.
The authorities are investigating how the cannabis got into the sweets.
Haribo says it is taking the matter seriously.
The sweets manufacturer has been making the cola bottles since 1965.
Haribo recalled Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets in the Netherlands after cannabis was found.
The recall affects 1-kilogram bags with a specific best-before date and product code.
The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) reported the contamination.
Consumers are advised not to eat the sweets and to return them for a refund.
Haribo is working with Dutch authorities to investigate the contamination.
- Who
- Haribo, a German candymaker, is recalling its sweets in the Netherlands.
- What
- Haribo recalled its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets.
- When
- The recall was announced on Thursday.
- Where
- The recall is limited to the Netherlands.
- Why
- Because cannabis was found in the sweets, potentially causing health issues.
- Product Recalled
- Happy Cola F!ZZ
- Affected Location
- Netherlands
- Best-Before Date (BBD)
- January 2026
- Product Code
- L341-4002307906
- Potential Side Effects
- Dizziness and other health complaints
- Manufacturer Origin
- German-based