Serious incident: Cannabis in Haribo sweeties shocked parents!

Serious incident: Cannabis in Haribo sweeties shocked parents!

Almelo, Niederlande - A terrifying incident occurred in the Netherlands when a toddler after eating the Haribo sweeties "Happy Cola F! ZZ", which were moved with cannabis, fell into a coma. The child was originally admitted to a local hospital and later moved to a specialized children's clinic. According to the hospital, however, the child already shows progress in recovery. Details about the age of the child were published to maintain the privacy of the family. In the Twente region, two children, including a preschool child, are medically supervised after consumption of these sweets, such as Krone

The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed that two batches of three 1 kg packs "Happy Cola F! ZZ" were found by cannabis. Haribo immediately initiated a recall of the affected products in the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The company made it clear that the security of consumers is a top priority for them and that they work closely with the authorities to determine the cause of the contamination. However, it remains unclear how the cannabis could get into the sweets.

health risks and recall actions

The NVWA warned that consumption of contaminated sweets can cause health complaints such as dizziness. Adults and other consumers also reported health problems after consumption. Concerned parents and consumers were asked to contact medical staff in the event of complaints or to report the affected products. Tagesschau informs the incident, which causes the recall as a result necessary to avoid further health risks.

The recall affects all inventory of the affected variety "Happy Cola F! ZZ" in the packaging size of 1000 grams. The best -before date of these products is given for January 2026. Ruhr24 pointed out that consumers should not return the products in stores. Instead, you should contact the police or send an email to Haribo. A Haribo hotline is available for questions.

Investigations and the future outlook

HARIBO particularly affects this incident, since the company was founded in 1920 by Hans Riegel in Bonn and since then has grown into one of the leading manufacturers of fruit gums and licorice. The recall is not only a challenge for the brand, but the Dutch authorities have also initiated investigations into possible manipulation of the products. The company works together with the police to clarify the circumstances and to identify any responsible persons. The incident is rated as "serious" and the investigation stop.

consumers, especially those near the border to the Netherlands, are urgently encouraged to take this warning seriously and to avoid affected products immediately.