The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that Ricky Joy is recalling more than 2.3 million units of its Sour Crush Candy Bottles due to a choking hazard that the agency says could lead to serious injury or death. The recall covers a substantial volume of the candy product, underscoring the scale of distribution before the issue came to light.
According to the CPSC notice, the small candy bottles pose a risk to consumers—particularly young children—who could choke if the product or its components become lodged in the throat. While the announcement does not detail the exact mechanism behind the hazard, choking recalls of small candies and novelty food items typically stem from concerns that a piece of the product can separate or that the item itself is small enough to obstruct a child's airway.
Consumers who have purchased Sour Crush Candy Bottles are being urged to take immediate action. As is standard with CPSC recalls of this nature, the recommended course of action is to stop giving the candy to children immediately and to take steps to secure or dispose of any remaining units in the household. Households with young children are especially encouraged to check pantries, snack drawers, and any other locations where the candy might have been stored.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission plays a central role in identifying and removing hazardous products from the market, and recalls of this magnitude—affecting millions of units—often result from either consumer complaints, incident reports, or manufacturer testing that reveals a defect or design flaw. Choking hazards remain one of the most common reasons for recalls involving candy and small food items marketed to or accessible by children.
Consumers seeking more information about the recall, including guidance on how to return the product or seek a refund, are advised to consult the official CPSC recall announcement directly, as it will contain specific instructions from Ricky Joy regarding the recall process. Shoppers who purchased the candy through retailers or online marketplaces should also check with those sellers for any store-specific return policies tied to the recall.
As always, parents and caregivers are reminded to remain vigilant about small candies and snack items, checking packaging for age recommendations and choking hazard warnings, and to monitor young children closely during snack time to prevent accidental choking incidents.
