Haribo recalls popular sweets ‘after CANNABIS is found in them causing fans to fall ill’ sparking police investigation

HARIBO has recalled packets of sweets that are alleged to have contained cannabis.

It was reportedly discovered after family members felt ill after eating Happy Cola F!ZZ and contacted the police.

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An investigation into the alleged incident has now been launched, according to a spokesperson for the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA).

The authority confirmed that “samples were taken and cannabis was found in them.”

“We immediately contacted Haribo and they issued a safety warning,” a spokesperson said.

“How the cannabis ended up in the sweets is still unknown. The police are investigating this further.”

A Haribo spokesperson said: “The incident is contained to the Netherlands, to a specific product and batch.

“Haribo products in the UK are not affected.

“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. 

“Haribo is working closely with the authorities to support their investigation and establish the facts around the contamination.”

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