Haribo has issued a recall for 1kg bags of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets sold in the Netherlands after several people, including members of one family, became ill due to traces of cannabis found in the product.
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed that some consumers reported symptoms such as dizziness after eating the sweets. Following reports of illness, samples were taken and tested, revealing the presence of cannabis. According to Dutch media, police have launched an investigation into how the contamination occurred.
Although only three packs are believed to be affected, Haribo has opted to recall all 1kg bags of the product with a best before date of January 2026 as a precaution. The recall applies only to products sold in the Netherlands, and the company says no other Haribo products or markets are impacted.
It remains unclear whether the contaminated sweets were genuine or counterfeit, though Haribo has emphasized it is treating the situation “very seriously,” citing customer safety as its top priority.
Authorities have urged anyone in possession of the affected sweets not to consume them, warning they could cause health issues such as dizziness.
In separate recall news, UK supermarket chain Iceland has pulled its Daily Bakery 4 Sub Rolls after discovering the product contains undeclared barley. The recall applies to rolls with a best before date of June 2, 2025, and poses a risk to people with a gluten allergy or intolerance.
