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 rollerball used to dispense the candy can detach, creating a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
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 and will receive a prepaid shipping label to return the product.
Which candy bottles are included?
The recalled product is a 1.85-fluid-ounce bottle of sour liquid candy with a rollerball top. The recall includes individual bottles and three- or 12-bottle packages in these flavors:
- Blue raspberry
- Strawberry
- Green apple
- Watermelon
The bottles were sold from January 2023 through May 2026 at H-E-B, Forman Mills and other candy stores, as well as online through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other retailers, according to recall information cited by the CPSC.
Individual bottles sold for about $3. Multipacks sold for about $13 to $32.
What should consumers do?
The CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the bottles and take them away from children. Consumers can contact The Ricky Joy Company at 404-975-0352 or use the company’s recall page to request a refund.
The agency says consumers should not continue using a bottle simply because its rollerball appears secure. The recall is based on the possibility that the ball can come loose.
Have injuries been reported?
At the time the recall information was published, no incidents or injuries had been reported in connection with the recalled bottles.
The CPSC’s warning describes the possible outcome as serious injury or death from choking. That description identifies the potential hazard; it does not mean that every bottle will fail or that an injury has occurred in every case.
The recall applies to products sold nationwide, including through online retailers. Consumers who are unsure whether a bottle is included can compare it with the product description and flavors in the CPSC recall notice, then contact the company before using it.
