Netherlands ( Europe Brief News): Cannabis was found in Haribo sweets sold in the Netherlands, the NVWA reports. Several individuals fell ill, prompting an urgent investigation.
A number of people have gotten sick after consuming the candy.
This relates to Happy Cola F!ZZ kilo bags, which have a January 2026 best-before date. There are bags in circulation that “can lead to health problems such as dizziness” when consumed, according to a previous disclosure from candy manufacturer Haribo.
After a number of adults and children fell ill after consuming the cola bottles, the cannabis was discovered. They informed the police of this.
“How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further,”
according to the NVWA.
The manufacturing code for the bags is L341-4002307906. The candy manufacturer asks customers to mail the product back to the business rather than returning it to the store.
The purchase money will then be reimbursed to them. Haribo asserts that it is safe to eat packages with different manufacturing codes. This is true for additional Haribo items as well.
The amount of the tainted batch of candies is still unknown.
What safety measures are in place to prevent children from accessing cannabis-laced treats?
To prevent unintentional ingestion, cannabis edibles must be marketed in opaque, child-proof packaging that is difficult for kids to open and is not visually appealing.
To avoid confusion, products should not have packaging that looks like popular candies or snacks and should include clear warning labels.
It is recommended that caregivers use safes, lockboxes, or secured cupboards to keep cannabis items out of children’s sight and reach. They should also never move edibles to unlabeled containers.
In order to prevent normalizing use or promoting imitation, adults should not consume cannabis products in front of youngsters.
The risks of cannabis edibles and the need of safe storage should be freely discussed by parents and other caregivers with friends, family, and babysitters.
To avoid unintentional access, properly dispose of any remaining cannabis products, ashes, or packaging.
