The product liability lawyers at SHOOP | A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION write to advise that Ricky Joy has recalled approximately 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles because the rollerball can detach and cause choking.
Again, more than 2.3 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy are now being recalled because a small rolling ball in the bottle’s applicator can detach and become a dangerous choking hazard.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced the nationwide recall on September 10, 2026. Parents, caregivers, schools and childcare providers should immediately check for the recalled candy, and secure it away from children immediately.
Why Were Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Bottles Recalled?
According to the official CPSC recall notice, the rolling ball on top of the candy bottle can detach during use. If the loose ball enters a child’s mouth, it can obstruct the airway and cause serious injury or death from choking.
No injuries or incidents had been reported when the recall was announced. That does not make the danger theoretical or the recall less urgent. Choking can occur suddenly, and young children may be unable to communicate that their airway is blocked.
The recalled product contains 1.85 fluid ounces of sour liquid candy dispensed through a rollerball top. The bottles display the Ricky Joy logo, the words “EXTREME SOUR” and “SOUR CRUSH,” the flavor name and an image of a green monster.
Which Sour Crush Candy Products Are Included?
The recall covers Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles sold individually and in packages containing three or 12 bottles. Recalled colors and flavors include:
- Blue – Blue Raspberry
- Red – Strawberry
- Green – Green Apple
- Pink – Watermelon
The candy was sold nationwide from January 2023 through May 2026 at H-E-B, Forman Mills and other candy stores. It was also available through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers.
Individual bottles sold for approximately $3. Multipacks sold for between $13 and $32. The products were manufactured in Colombia and imported by International Trade Imports LLC, doing business as The Ricky Joy Company, of Cumming, Georgia.
What Should Parents and Caregivers Do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled candy bottles immediately and remove them from any area accessible to children. Do not allow a child to finish the candy simply because the bottle appears undamaged. The hazard involves a component that can separate during use.
Anyone who still has the product should photograph the bottle, packaging, flavor, purchase information and any visible separation or damage before returning it. If a child was injured, obtain appropriate medical care and preserve the product in a secure location away from children. Evidence should not be discarded or altered.
Recalls Are Intended to Prevent the Next Injury
Products marketed in colorful packaging and sold as candy are especially likely to be handled by children. Manufacturers, importers and retailers must take potential choking hazards seriously because even a small detachable component can have catastrophic consequences.
A recall is an essential warning, but it cannot reach every household immediately. Recalled products may remain in kitchen cabinets, backpacks, classrooms, childcare facilities or party-supply containers long after the announcement. Parents and caregivers can help protect children by sharing this information and checking products already in the home.
If your child suffered a choking incident or other injury involving a Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy bottle, The product liability lawyers at SHOOP | A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION can evaluate what happened, identify potentially responsible companies and explain your legal options. Product-liability cases involving children demand immediate attention, careful evidence preservation and lawyers prepared to hold manufacturers and sellers accountable.
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