Confectionery giant Haribo has issued an urgent recall of its Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets after multiple people, including children, fell ill due to the presence of cannabis in the product.

The recall was triggered when members of a family experienced symptoms such as dizziness after consuming the sweets and subsequently contacted the police. An investigation was launched, and testing by the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) confirmed that the product contained cannabis.

“We immediately contacted Haribo, and they issued a safety warning,” a spokesperson for the NVWA said. The agency is now working closely with Haribo to ensure food safety standards are maintained.

Authorities have yet to determine how the cannabis ended up in the sweets. “How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown,” the NVWA added. The police are leading an active investigation into the incident.

Haribo has acknowledged the potential health risks posed by the affected products and is urging consumers not to consume Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets purchased recently. The company is cooperating fully with the NVWA and assisting in efforts to trace the source of the contamination.

The NVWA emphasized its ongoing commitment to consumer safety and confirmed it will continue to monitor the situation as the investigation progresses.

Consumers are advised to check Haribo’s website and official channels for further updates and instructions regarding the recall. (ILKHA)