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 agency says the bottle’s rolling ball can detach, creating a risk of serious injury or death from choking.
The recall covers about 2.3 million bottles in the United States. The CPSC recall listing identifies the product as 1.85-fluid-ounce bottles of sour liquid candy sold with a rollerball dispenser.
Which products are included?
The recalled candy was sold as individual bottles and in three- and 12-bottle packages. The listed flavors are blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple and watermelon.
The products were sold from January 2023 through May 2026 at H-E-B, Forman Mills or Forman Mill, other candy stores and online retailers, including Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com and RickyJoy.com, according to recall information provided to the CPSC. Individual bottles sold for about $3. Multipacks sold for about $13 to $32.
The supplied recall information does not include a complete list of retailers, product lot numbers or UPC codes. Consumers who are unsure whether they have a recalled bottle should compare the product with the details in the CPSC’s recall listing before using it.
What should consumers do?
The CPSC says consumers should immediately stop using the bottles and take them away from children. The agency says consumers can contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. The company will provide a prepaid shipping label for returning the product, according to the CPSC listing.
The listed contact number is 404-975-0352. The company’s recall information is also available at RickyJoy.com/pages/recall.
Why is the rollerball a concern?
The rollerball is the part that allows the liquid candy to be dispensed from the bottle. The CPSC says it can detach. If a child puts the detached piece in the mouth, the agency says it can block breathing and cause serious injury or death.
The CPSC’s warning describes a product-safety hazard; it is not a medical study measuring the frequency of choking events. The recall information available when it was published said that no incidents or injuries had been reported in connection with the products.
The CPSC announced the recall Sept. 10, 2026. The agency identified The Ricky Joy Company as the contact for refunds and said consumers should not continue using the candy bottles while seeking a remedy.
