Haribo has recalled bags of its candy in the Netherlands after cannabis was found in some of them.
Dutch food authorities said the recall involves 2.2-pound bags of Haribo Happy Cola Fizz with a best-before date of January 2026.
Officials began investigating the candy after several people, including children, got sick from eating it.
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The German-based confectionery company said the recall is a precautionary measure, and only three bags were found to be contaminated as of Thursday.
According to Haribo, its products in other countries, including the United States, are not affected.
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