Ricky Joy recalls Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles because the rolling ball can come off and cause choking
The rolling ball on the candy bottles can detach, which poses a risk of serious injury or death from choking, though no injuries have been reported.
What to do
Stop using the candy bottles right away, keep them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. You will be given a pre-paid shipping label to return the bottles.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles
- Hazard
- The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
- Injuries
- None reported.
- Units
- About 2.3 million
- Where sold
- Sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026 for about $3 for the bottle and for between $13 and $32 for the pack.
- Remedy
- Refund
- Notice last updated
- September 10, 2026
- Recall date
- September 10, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard
- Description
- This recall involves Ricky Joy-branded Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles. The bottles contain 1.85 fluid ounce of sour liquid candy intended to be applied through the bottle's rollerball top. The plastic 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). The Ricky Joy logo, "EXTREME SOUR", "SOUR CRUSH" and the flavor name are printed on the front of the bottle, along with the image of a green monster.
- Hazard
- The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. Consumers will be provided with a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled product. Remedy options: Refund.
- Injuries
- None reported.
- Number of units
- About 2.3 million
- Sold at
- Sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026 for about $3 for the bottle and for between $13 and $32 for the pack.
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