Over 2 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recalled over choking risk
Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were recalled due to a possible choking hazard. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy was recalled due to a choking hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Approximately 2.3 million bottles of the candy were pulled from store shelves because the rolling ball on the bottles can detach, posing a risk of severe injury or death from a choking risk.
CPSC officials said there are no injuries reported tied to the products.
Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recall
Why you should care:
The Ricky Joy-branded Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles contain 1.85 fluid ounces of sour liquid candy intended to be applied through the bottle’s rollerball top.
The candy bottles were sold individually and in packs of three or 12 bottles per pack, and in the following colors/flavors: blue (blue raspberry), red (strawberry), green (green apple) and pink (watermelon).
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According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the candy was sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores across the country and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers between January 2023 and May 2026 for $3 for the bottle and between $13 and $32 for the pack.
Can I get a refund for the recalled candy?
What you can do:
Federal safety officials are urging consumers to stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from kids and call The Ricky Joy Company to receive a refund. Consumers will be provided with a pre-paid shipping label to return the affected product.
The Source: Information for this story was provided by a Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.