{"id":39505,"date":"2025-09-05T06:00:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T10:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/?p=39505"},"modified":"2026-03-24T05:09:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T09:09:17","slug":"what-happened-haribo-a-deep-dive-into-the-haribo-recall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/what-happened-haribo-a-deep-dive-into-the-haribo-recall\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happened, Haribo? A Deep Dive Into The Haribo Recall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re a fan of Haribo sweets, you might be in for a surprise when next you taste a bag of its gummies. The brand is currently in the spotlight because some consumers, including kids, got sick after enjoying gummies from a bag of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. Even wilder, investigations revealed that the gummies in question contained cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>What Really Happened?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In late May 2025, several residents of the Twente region in eastern Netherlands, including young children, fell ill after eating Haribo gummies. Their symptoms included dizziness and other health complaints, and the Dutch police say the children got the worst of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investigations revealed that the culprit candy was Haribo\u2019s Happy Cola F!ZZ, which is a cola-bottle-shaped and flavored gummy. The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) tested samples from the bag of gummies consumed by the victims and found traces of cannabis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In response to these shocking findings, Haribo issued a public recall on <\/span><b>May 29, 2025, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for all<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy Cola F!ZZ gummies sold in 1-kilogram (1,000-gram) bags in the Netherlands. Specifically, bags with a best-before date of January 2026 and product code \u201cL341-4002307906,\u201d which are the same batch and type consumed by the victims. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nvwa.nl\/documenten\/waarschuwingen\/2025\/05\/29\/belangrijke-gezondheidswaarschuwing-haribo-happy-cola-fzz-1000-gram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NVWA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has also warned consumers in the country to avoid buying the 1,000-gram F!ZZ pack.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The extensive recall may seem like overkill, considering cannabis contamination was found in only three bags of Haribo\u2019s Happy Cola F!ZZ. However, in a statement to PEOPLE, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/people.com\/haribo-gummies-recalled-after-cannabis-allegedly-found-in-samples-people-sick-11745962#:~:text=In%20a%20statement%20to%20PEOPLE%2C%20a%20Haribo%20spokesperson%20said%2C%20%22The%20safety%20of%20our%20consumers%20is%20our%20highest%20priority%20and%20Haribo%20takes%20this%20incident%20very%20seriously%2C%20which%20is%20why%20a%20recall%20has%20been%20issued%20in%20the%20Netherlands.%22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Haribo made it clear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that \u201c<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The safety of our consumers is our highest priority and Haribo takes this incident very seriously, which is why a recall has been issued in the Netherlands.<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39507\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39507\" style=\"width: 886px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39507\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image_2025-06-30_142123350-300x198.png\" alt=\"Image of Haribo Candy\" width=\"886\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image_2025-06-30_142123350-300x198.png 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/image_2025-06-30_142123350-768x506.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 886px) 100vw, 886px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39507\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Haribo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>What Caused It?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How exactly cannabis got into a bag of sweets from one of the top candy makers is still a mystery. Some speculators suspect that it was a bad batch accidentally made by Haribo. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qassurance.com\/the-haribo-recall-by-the-nvwa-what-to-know\/#:~:text=A%20spokesperson%20confirmed,police%20continues.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laboratory tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> performed by the brand on warehoused batches, raw materials, and products didn\u2019t find cannabis or irregularities in the manufacturing process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other speculators believe the contaminated products were actually <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/news\/article-11234273\/Cannabis-sweets-fake-HARIBO-bags-cocaine-pushed-children-TikTok-Facebook.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">counterfeits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a bigger problem than you think. This would explain why Haribo found no traces of cannabis in its production line. Lastly, there\u2019s the possibility of sabotage, but for now, uncertainty still surrounds how the contaminated batch of Haribo sweets came to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>READ: <a class=\"sc-ciFRQG jVdmlA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/why-cannabis-legalization-helps-prevent-product-recalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Why Cannabis Legalization Helps Prevent Product Recalls<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Latest on the Haribo F!ZZ Recall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since recalling the batch of gummies with the same production code as the three affected bags, no other Netherlanders have reported issues. To ensure no potentially contaminated bags remain in circulation, the candy maker is offering refunds to customers who return recalled packs to Haribo by mail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On June 18, 2025, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politie.nl\/nieuws\/2025\/juni\/18\/02-almelo--uitslag-nfi-onderzoek-geen-cannabis-aangetroffen-in-onderzochte-batches-colaflesjes-afkomstig-van-haribo.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Netherlands Forensic Institute (NFI)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> concluded its investigation into the Haribo cola candies. It reported finding no cannabis or related substances in the batches from the confectionery brand\u2019s production or distribution process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But it\u2019s not over. Investigations by the Public Prosecution Service are still ongoing to figure out why the children became unwell and whether Haribo should be held accountable. We\u2019ll update you as soon as new information emerges. For now, the confectionery giant guarantees that all its products, aside from the recalled ones, are safe to consume.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Is Cannabis Contamination Common?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, cannabis contamination in the non-cannabis food industry is, in fact, uncommon. In most cases, cannabis ends up in food products intentionally, usually in regulated markets where edibles are legally produced and sold. These products must follow strict dosage and safety rules. Also, clear labels mark such products as cannabis-infused, and stores don\u2019t keep them on the same shelves as regular foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facts like these are what make the Haribo incident so unusual. But while food contaminated with cannabis is rare, it does happen. The most common scenario involves unscrupulous <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/05\/22\/style\/edibles-marijuana.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">imitation brands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offering cannabis edibles with the same packaging as well-known brands. Such products have raised serious concerns about accidental consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For instance, cases of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/01\/14\/well\/family\/marijuana-edibles-children.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within and outside the U.S. unintentionally ingesting such cannabis-infused products have become more common. There was also an incident in August 2023 where six <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.politie.nl\/nieuws\/2023\/augustus\/8\/06-kinderen-onwel-door-stof-thc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children in the Netherlands<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> required hospitalization after ingesting sweets containing THC. To be clear, these kids ate the candy, not knowing they were cannabis treats.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39512\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39512\" style=\"width: 872px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-39512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-956436638-612x612-1-300x212.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Cola, Haribo candy,. cola flavored gummy sweet in the shape of cola bottles\" width=\"872\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-956436638-612x612-1-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/istockphoto-956436638-612x612-1.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 872px) 100vw, 872px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39512\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: iStock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><b>Should You Go Looking for Cannabis-Contaminated Sweets for a Cheap High?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you shouldn\u2019t because you have no idea what else might be in the product. \u201cCannabis-contaminated\u201d means the product was never meant to contain cannabis in the first place. That means the sweets could also have other unknown or harmful substances or unsafe levels of THC.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For your safety, stick to legally made, clearly labeled, and tested cannabis products so you know their exact cannabinoid content. Better yet, make your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/edibles\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannabis-infused treats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using one of our recipes, like our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veriheal.com\/blog\/how-to-make-cannabis-infused-lollipops\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">canna-lollipop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recipe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a fan of Haribo sweets, you might be in for a surprise when next you taste a bag of its gummies. The brand is currently in the spotlight because some consumers, including kids, got sick after enjoying gummies from a bag of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ. Even wilder, investigations revealed that the gummies&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":106,"featured_media":39509,"parent":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[255],"tags":[18375,13640,12943,18378,18376,18374,18377,18379],"class_list":["post-39505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-candy-recall","tag-cannabis-contamination","tag-cannabis-edibles","tag-counterfeit-sweets","tag-happy-cola-fizz","tag-haribo","tag-netherlands-food-safety","tag-nvwa"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Haribo Recall Explained: What Happened and Why It Matters<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Haribo recalls Happy Cola F!ZZ in the Netherlands after cannabis contamination sickens children. 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