Muscat – The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) has urged consumers in Oman to exercise caution regarding a batch of cola-flavoured gummies under the Haribo brand, following concerns of possible cannabis contamination.

The advisory, issued in coordination with a warning from the Dutch food authority, pertains to the Happy Candy Cola Fizz gummies manufactured by Haribo GmbH & Co in Germany. According to FSQC, the affected product is being sold in 1,000gm packages with a batch number L341-4002307906 and an expiry date of January 2026.

The warning comes amid reports suggesting the possible presence of a narcotic substance in the product. Authorities have advised consumers to avoid consuming the identified batch and to report any related health concerns.