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Ricky Joy More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles recall: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard

Recall published last month

Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard

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2 photos published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: Choking hazard

Small parts that can detach prompted this recall. The test the CPSC applies is whether a piece fits inside a cylinder roughly the size of a young child’s throat.

What the notice says: The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.

Why it matters: Small parts can come off this product, or it contains pieces small enough to block a young child’s airway. Children under three explore with their mouths, and a blocked airway leaves minutes, not hours.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If a child is coughing forcefully, let them cough — that clears an object better than anything you can do. If they cannot cough, cry or breathe, call 911 and begin back blows and chest thrusts for an infant, or abdominal thrusts for an older child, if you are trained. After any episode where the object was swallowed rather than spat out, have the child checked: a piece can lodge in the oesophagus without obvious symptoms.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10962
Published
September 10, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
Ricky Joy
Product type
Containers,plastic,incl.bottles,bowls, Etc.
Units affected
About 2.3 million
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walmart, H-E-B
Made in
Colombia
Reports of harm
None reported.

Products covered by this recall

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.

What to do about Choking

Ricky Joy — Small parts that can detach prompted this recall. The test the CPSC applies is whether a piece fits inside a cylinder roughly the size of a young child’s throat.

  1. Take the product away from any child under three and check the floor and furniture for pieces that have already come off.
  2. Do not hand it down to a younger sibling or drop it at a charity shop.
  3. Follow the remedy on this page — most choking recalls are refunded in full.
  4. Refresh infant and child choking first aid if it has been a while; the Red Cross and most hospitals run short courses.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • Have the model number, the date code and your photos ready. Many companies issue store credit by default — ask for cash or a card reversal if you would rather have it.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.
  • If you bought it from a retailer rather than the brand, try both. Target, Walmart and Amazon often refund recalled goods from the order history.

Remedy named in the notice: 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.

Company contact: The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall or https://rickyjoy.com/ and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page for more information.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ricky Joy containers,plastic,incl.bottles,bowls, etc. recalled?

Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from any child under three and check the floor and furniture for pieces that have already come off.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Walmart, H-E-B.

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