CPSC Recalls 2.3 Million Ricky Joy Candy Bottles Over Choking Hazard

In Washington, D.C., on Thursday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a nationwide safety alert targeting 2.3 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy. The federal regulators determined that the plastic rollerball top used to dispense the sour liquid can detach from the bottle entirely, creating an immediate choking hazard for children.[1][2]

The immediate directive for households is removal. "Consumers should stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund," the CPSC stated in its official recall notice.[1]

The recalled Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles were sold in four distinct flavors: blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple, and watermelon. Parents can identify the affected 1.85-ounce bottles by the Ricky Joy logo, the phrases "EXTREME SOUR" and "SOUR CRUSH," and an illustration of a green monster printed on the front label.[1][3]

The retail footprint for the candy was extensive. Between January 2023 and May 2026, the bottles were stocked at brick-and-mortar locations nationwide, including H-E-B and Forman Mill. They were also distributed through major e-commerce channels, including Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, and the manufacturer's own website.[2]

Pricing for the defective candy ranged from approximately $3 for an individual bottle to between $13 and $32 for multi-packs containing three or 12 bottles. The products were manufactured in Colombia and imported by International Trade Imports LLC, doing business as The Ricky Joy Company in Cumming, Georgia.[1][4]

The mechanical failure centers on the dispenser design. The candy is consumed by rolling a plastic ball seated at the top of the bottle over the tongue. Safety regulators found that this ball can pop out of its plastic housing during use, posing a severe risk of airway obstruction if a child swallows it.[1]

Despite the large volume of 2.3 million units sold over a 40-month window, the CPSC noted that no injuries or choking incidents have been reported to the company to date. The recall is a preventative measure based on the product's physical defect.[1][5]

To facilitate the recall, The Ricky Joy Company is offering full refunds rather than replacements. Consumers who contact the firm will receive a prepaid shipping label to return the defective product at no cost.[1]

Customers can initiate the return process by calling the company's toll-free line at 404-975-0352 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Alternatively, refund requests can be processed through the recall portal on the Ricky Joy website.[1][2]