Haribo says cannabis in cola gummies not linked to production process
Haribo, the confectionery company, has stated that the cannabis detected in their cola-flavored gummy candies did not enter the products during their manufacturing process. This conclusion follows an independent investigation conducted by the company.
A Haribo spokesperson confirmed that independent laboratory tests were carried out, which included samples from the stored batch of the candies in question, the raw materials used during production, and products already on sale in Dutch stores. All test results came back negative, indicating no evidence of contamination. The spokesperson added, "Our internal investigations also show that there were no irregularities in our production processes."
The origin of the cannabis found in the sweets remains unknown. According to Haribo, the reports were related to one specific product in the eastern Netherlands. Following the notifications, the entire batch was recalled. The recalled product consisted of kilogram bags of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ, with a shelf life dated January 2026.
Hospital Group Twente confirmed this week that it treated two children, both toddlers and preschoolers, who became ill after consuming the gummies. One child was in a coma for a period. Several members of the same family also fell ill after eating the well-known Haribo cola bottles.
