The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed cannabis contamination in Haribo’s Happy Cola F!ZZ candy, prompting a nationwide recall. The discovery followed reports that multiple members of one family became ill after eating the product.
Haribo has warned consumers not to eat the 1,000-gram bags of Happy Cola F!ZZ with the production code L341-4002307906 and expiration date January 2026. So far, only three affected bags have been identified, but Haribo is recalling the entire batch as a precaution. The company urges customers not to return the product to stores but to send it directly to Haribo for a refund.
The contamination first came to light after the family reported their symptoms to police. The NVWA took samples of the candy, which tested positive for cannabis. “The situation goes beyond simple health complaints,” an NVWA spokesperson told Hart van Nederland. “We immediately contacted Haribo, which issued a safety warning.”
Hart van Nederland first confirmed the presence of cannabis in the candy, with AD and NOS reporting soon after. The exact cause of the cannabis contamination remains unknown as investigations continue, conducted in close cooperation between the NVWA and Haribo.
Haribo stressed that other production codes of Happy Cola F!ZZ and all other Haribo products are safe to consume. Consumers with questions can contact Haribo’s Consumer Service at 076-5878950 on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., or by email at [email protected].
