Haribo, the iconic German candy maker, has issued a recall for specific batches of its Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies in the Netherlands after cannabis was detected in samples, leading to several people—including children—falling ill The recall affects one-kilogram bags of the soda bottle-shaped gummies with a best-before date of January 2026.
Dutch authorities confirmed that those who consumed the affected candies reported symptoms such as dizziness. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) immediately warned consumers to avoid the product, while Haribo urged customers to return the recalled bags for a refund Only three bags have been confirmed contaminated so far, but the company recalled the entire batch as a precaution.
Police are investigating how cannabis entered the sweets, but the source remains unclear. Haribo emphasized that all other products, including classic gummy bears, are safe for consumption and that the recall is limited to the Netherlands The company is cooperating closely with authorities to determine how the contamination occurred.
While some social media users have reacted with humor, the recall is being treated as a serious public safety issue, especially given the risk to children Consumers are advised to check their purchases and avoid eating any affected Haribo gummies.
