More than 2 million sour candy bottles recalled over potentially deadly choking hazard

Published September 12, 2026 3:34am EDT | Updated September 12, 2026 3:34am EDT Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles pose a choking hazard as the rollerball top can detach About 2.3 million sour candy bottles are facing a recall over a choking hazard that could lead to serious injury or death, according to federal regulators. The recall was initiated for Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles because the rolling ball on the bottles can detach and become a choking hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday."The rolling ball on the recalled candy bottles can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking hazard," the commission warned. POPULAR SQUISHY TOYS RECALLED OVER POTENTIALLY DEADLY WATER BEAD HAZARD About 2.3 million sour candy bottles are facing a recall over a choking hazard that could lead to serious injury or death. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)The plastic candy bottles were sold individually and in packs of three or 12 in blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple and watermelon flavors.The recalled candy bottles were sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, as well as online at Walmart, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026.CREAM CHEESE AND DELI SALADS RECALLED OVER POTENTIAL LISTERIA CONTAMINATION The recall was initiated for Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles because the rolling ball on the bottles can detach and become a choking hazard. (Consumer Product Safety Commission)They were sold for about $3 per bottle and between $13 and $32 for a pack.The bottles contain 1.85 fluid ounces of sour liquid candy to be applied through the bottle’s rollerball top.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 with its tongue sticking out. The recalled candy bottles were sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, as well as online at Walmart, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GONo injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the recall effort.Consumers are urged to stop using the candy bottles immediately, take them away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund.