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Oman Food Safety and Quality Centre has warned the public against consuming Happy Candy Cola F!zz, a cola-flavoured sweet manufactured by Haribo GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. Authorities suspect the candy contains cannabis, a psychoactive substance banned in Oman. The Centre issued the advisory after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority flagged the product for possible cannabis content. In response, Omani officials urged consumers to immediately avoid the product and safely dispose of it if already purchased.

Product Details

• Brand: Haribo

• Product Name: Happy Candy Cola F!zz

• Weight: 1000g

• Expiry Date: January 2026

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Batch Number: L341-4002307906

• Source of Alert: Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Actions Taken by Authorities

In response to the alert, Oman food safety authorities have:

• Withdrawn the product from the market

• Imposed an import ban through all entry points

• Advised the public to refrain from consuming the candy and safely dispose of any packs in their possession

Public Alert Issued via Social Media

The Food Safety and Quality Centre issued the warning via social media channels to ensure the public is informed quickly and widely. While the extent of the affected batch and its distribution remains under investigation, the Centre has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting consumer health and safety.

Source: Times of Oman