In brief
The Dutch food authority warns against consuming Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets after cannabis was found in several bags, leading to illnesses among consumers.
Haribo has initiated a recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ candy in the Netherlands after reports that some bags were contaminated with cannabis, resulting in illnesses among several consumers, including children. The Dutch food authority issued a safety warning urging people not to eat the sweets after three contaminated bags were identified. Authorities stated that the cannabis contamination could cause health issues such as dizziness. The police disclosed that the affected candies were consumed by a family in the Twente region, emphasizing that young children were particularly impacted. How the cannabis ended up in the candy remains unclear, with investigations ongoing.As a precaution, Haribo decided to recall the entire batch related to the contaminated bags, which consists of1-kilogram packages with a best-before date of January 2026. The company encourages consumers to return any recalled product by mail for a refund. Despite only three bags reportedly featuring contamination, Haribo is collaborating closely with Dutch authorities to get to the bottom of the situation. Meanwhile, concerns about cannabis detection in edible products are rising, with increasing incidents of young children accidentally consuming cannabis-infused foods, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
