Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were recalled due to a possible choking hazard. (Photo courtesy of the Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Read more Man wanted for 2023 Alief shooting
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 candywere 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 bottlescontain 1.85 fluid ounces of sour liquid candy intended to be applied through the bottle’s rollerball top.
Read more Record diesel prices top $6 a gallon — what it means for your wallet
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).
RELATED: Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled
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.
Read more Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled