Cannabis Found In Candy: Haribo Recalls Batch

The cannabis found in candy packets recently was a Haribo product, so the company made a call to recall one product batch. Although it happened in the Netherlands, it could happen Stateside, and in fact, similar issues are not unknown. Read on if you worry about your kids eating THC.

The Recall By Haribo

For those in the U.S., buying Haribo candy is straightforward. The popular sweet treats are readily available in numerous supermarkets and gas stations across the country. The contaminated fizzy cola bottle candy was confined to packages labeled  “Best Before” Jan 2026, according to CNN.

It didn’t happen Stateside this time, but that doesn’t mean that sort of thing doesn’t happen. The outlet mentioned that six years ago, “Pennsylvania police warned parents after finding packets of THC-laced edibles made to look exactly like Nerds Rope candies.”

Other Instances

Cannabis found in candy happened in Jamaica two years ago, and similar to the current contaminated treat incident, children were affected. In another instance in Virginia two years ago, kids “ate gummy bears from a plastic bag with fentanyl residue on it.”

Weed Candy can be purchased, but parents might not be keen on their kids consuming it. A year ago, NP News Press Now reported on YouTube that Buchanan County officials issued a warning about candy infused with marijuana. 

The packaging is innocent and makes kids assume it’s just a sweet treat. While the products have THC in the ingredients list, the writing is small, and who checks for that anyway?

An official explained, “You have no idea what effect this is going to have on a child. And that’s where we start seeing the overdoses.” While they were found in Missouri, the bags came from “California or Las Vegas,” and he noted, “What’s inside is designed for adult consumption.”

Is Too Much THC Bad For Kids’ Health?

Cannabis found in candy can be dangerous for children. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (TLC) can affect adults by making them moody, drowsy, and experience balance problems, according to Children’s Hospital, Colorado. But with kids, eating it can cause “severe” symptoms for small kids. 

The medical facility advises that “Many young children who consume marijuana edibles require hospital admission due to the severity of their symptoms. “

What Can You Do To Prevent It?

Older kids who can read can be taught what to look for on the packaging. Of course, talking to your kids can help them understand the danger. But with little children, as a parent or child care minder, it’s important to check for yourself before giving the child candy.

Of course, if the product, like those from the recent Haribo case, contains THC and is not labeled, your child might display symptoms of illness. In that case, you should seek medical advice fast. 

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