MUSCAT: The Food Safety and Quality Center in Oman, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources, has issued an urgent warning to the public concerning a specific batch of candy suspected to pose a health risk. The warning centers on the product “Happy Candy Cola F!zz” with cola flavor, manufactured by Haribo Happy GmbH & Co KG. According to the alert, there is a possibility that the candy contains traces of the narcotic substance cannabis, raising serious safety concerns for consumers.
The specific product under investigation comes in a 1000-gram package, marked with the batch number L341-4002307906, and has a best-before date extending to January 2026. It was manufactured in the Netherlands, and the concerns were initially raised following an evaluation conducted by the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. This foreign authority’s findings prompted Omani officials to act swiftly in notifying the public and implementing measures to contain the risk.
In response, Omani authorities are taking immediate steps to prevent the product from entering local markets and to remove any existing stock from shelves. The Food Safety and Quality Center has activated protocols to ensure that this specific candy does not reach consumers. Individuals who have already bought the item are strongly advised not to consume it and to discard it without delay, as a necessary precaution to safeguard health and wellbeing.
The Center reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to ensuring public safety by maintaining vigilance over food imports and consumer products. It urges the public to report any suspicious or potentially unsafe products to relevant authorities. This alert serves as a reminder of the importance of monitoring food quality and safety standards and reflects the government’s proactive approach in protecting the health of residents across the Sultanate.
