CUMMING, Ga., Sept. 13 (Nationwide Times) — People 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 agency recalled about 2.3 million bottles because the rollerball top can detach.
The CPSC says a detached rolling ball can cause serious injury or death if a child chokes on it. Consumers should contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. The company says it will provide a prepaid shipping label so the bottles can be returned.
Which candy is included?
The recall covers 1.85-fluid-ounce bottles of sour liquid candy that are dispensed through a rollerball top. It includes individual bottles and three- or 12-bottle packages in these flavors:
- Blue raspberry
- Strawberry
- Green apple
- Watermelon
The products were sold nationwide in the United States from January 2023 through May 2026, according to the recall information. Retailers included H-E-B, Forman Mills or Forman Mill and other candy stores. The bottles were also sold online through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other retailers.
Individual bottles sold for about $3. Multipacks sold for about $13 to $32.
What should consumers do?
The CPSC instructs consumers to:
- Stop using the candy bottles immediately.
- Take them 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 is 404-975-0352. Consumers can also find recall information at RickyJoy.com/pages/recall.
Have injuries been reported?
The recall information available at the time of the announcement said no incidents or injuries had been reported. That does not change the CPSC’s warning that a detached rollerball can create a choking hazard.
The recall concerns a product defect, not a finding from a medical study. The CPSC’s warning is focused on preventing children from swallowing or inhaling the loose rollerball.
