CUMMING, Ga., Sept. 13 (Nationwide Times) — Consumers who have Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles at home should stop using them and keep them away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says. The rolling ball used to dispense the candy can detach from the bottle, creating a choking risk that the agency says could cause serious injury or death.
The recall covers about 2.3 million bottles sold across the United States. The CPSC says consumers should contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. The company will provide a prepaid shipping label so the bottles can be returned.
Which products are included?
The recalled candy comes in 1.85-fluid-ounce bottles with a rollerball top. The recall includes single bottles and three- or 12-bottle multipacks.
The affected flavors are:
- Blue raspberry
- Strawberry
- Green apple
- Watermelon
The products were reportedly sold from January 2023 through May 2026 at H-E-B, Forman Mills and other candy stores. They were also sold online through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other retailers.
Individual bottles sold for about $3. Multipacks generally cost between $13 and $32, according to recall information.
What should consumers do?
The CPSC instructs consumers to:
- Stop using the candy bottles immediately.
- Take the bottles away from children.
- Contact The Ricky Joy Company to request a refund.
- Use the prepaid shipping label to return the recalled product.
The listed contact number for The Ricky Joy Company is 404-975-0352. Recall information is also available through the company’s recall webpage.
Consumers who are unsure whether a bottle is included should avoid using it until they can confirm its status with the company or the CPSC. The supplied recall information does not include a complete list of product lot numbers, universal product codes or manufacturing dates.
Have injuries been reported?
No incidents or injuries had been reported in connection with the recall when the recall information was published, according to the available recall reports. The warning concerns the possibility that the rollerball could come loose and be swallowed or inhaled, rather than a report that every bottle has failed.
The recall is a product-safety action by the federal agency. It is not the result of a medical study measuring choking rates.
The CPSC identifies the recalled product as Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles. The recall information identifies The Ricky Joy Company as the business consumers should contact for the remedy.
