Haribo retracts Happy Cola due to cannabis contamination.
Haribo Issues Recall of Happy Cola Fizz Sweets in the Netherlands
Authorities have initiated a recall of Haribo's Happy Cola Fizz candies in the Netherlands after the discovery of traces of cannabis in some 1kg bags. The recall follows reports of people falling ill after consuming the candies, prompting an investigation by both the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) and local police.
In a precautionary move, the recall was issued after cannabis was detected in just three bags of the Happy Cola Fizz sweets. The NVWA warned that consuming the contaminated sweets could lead to health complaints such as dizziness. The affected products bear the production code L341-4002307906 and carry a best before date of January 2026.
Haribo is cooperating with authorities to determine the cause of the contamination. Marketing Vice-President Patrick Tax emphasized the company's top priority is the safety of consumers. He also noted the incident only affected "a limited number of cases."
Several individuals, including children, have reported experiencing health issues after consuming the contaminated sweets. The NVWA and police are investigating the cannabis contamination, with the hopes of preventing further incidents and ensuring consumer safety.
Reputable sources such as ntv.de and AFP are reporting on the incident, with more information expected as the investigation progresses. In the meantime, consumers are advised not to eat the sweets until further notice. Haribo has issued a safety warning to emphasize the importance of consumer safety.
Initial reports suggest that the contaminated Happy Cola Fizz sweets first appeared in stores in early 2023. The sweets have been a popular item in the Haribo range for decades. This is the first time such a recall has been necessary for this product line.
- Haribo
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- Cannabis
- Recall
- Haribo's community policy prioritizes consumer safety, as demonstrated by the recall of their Happy Cola Fizz candies due to cannabis contamination in the Netherlands.
- The employment policy of Haribo highlighted a cooperative approach with authority as the company works to determine the cause of the contamination in their Happy Cola Fizz sweets.
- As part of their health-and-wellness lifestyle, individuals are advised to avoid consuming Haribo's Happy Cola Fizz sweets, which contain medical-conditions-causing substances, such as cannabis, leading to reports of health complaints.
