Laced Haribo Candy Shows Up in the Netherlands
Haribo cola gummies were withdrawn from sales in the Netherlands after three packages were found to contain cannabis in it and made people sick.
German confectionery brand Haribo has recalled candy packages from the Netherlands after cannabis was found in some of it. It’s a mystery how weed ended up in the gummies. Several intoxication cases were reported last month, with people saying they felt sick and dizzy after consuming the candy.
‘Do Not Eat the Sweets’ Warned Dutch Authorities
The Food Safety Body in the Netherlands (NVWA) took samples for testing and it found the Haribo candy was contaminated with cannabis. While only three bags of the Happy Cola Fizz were affected, a complete recall of the product was carried out as a precautionary measure.
The Dutch food authority confirmed the recall concerns 2.2-pound bags of Haribo Happy Colas with a best-before date of January 2026.
“Cannabis was found in the cola bottles in question”, NVWA spokesperson Saida Ahyad told journalists. “The police reported this to the NVWA after several people, both children and adults, became ill after eating the cola bottles,” she added.
Both Parents and Children Were Intoxicated from Cannabis Contaminated Haribo Gummies
Investigation is ongoing whether these were fake or real Haribo products. One of the cases reportedly included a family where multiple members reported feeling sick after taking from the Cola treats, according to the BBC.
A spokesperson from Haribo told the British outlet that the company was working with the police to find out what happened and what led to the contamination.
The company emphasized in a statement that it deems the safety of its consumers of highest importance and that it was taking the case “very seriously.” The product recall for now affects only the Netherlands, with no incidents being reported in other countries.
Drug contamination of sweets is not uncommon, however, it rarely concerns commercially-sold products.
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