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

Ricky Joy is recalling more than 2.3 million Sour Crush candy bottles because they present a choking hazard that could lead to serious injury or death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the notice for the rollerball-style candy, which is sold nationwide and includes inventory at H-E-B. Consumers are warned that the product poses a potentially deadly risk. The recall affects a massive volume of the popular sour candy, prompting nationwide safety alerts to prevent accidents.

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  • ✓ Ricky Joy is recalling more than 2.3 million Sour Crush candy bottles.
  • ✓ The recall is due to a choking hazard that poses a risk of serious injury or death.
  • ✓ The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall notice.
  • ✓ The recalled product is a rollerball candy sold nationwide.
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission confirmed the specific recall of 2.3 million Sour Crush bottles by Ricky Joy.

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  1. Ricky Joy Recalls 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Over Choking Risk

    Ricky Joy is recalling more than 2.3 million Sour Crush candy bottles because they present a choking hazard that could lead to serious injury or death. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the notice for the rollerball-style candy, which is sold nationwide and includes inventory at H-E-B. Consumers are warned that the product poses a potentially deadly risk. The recall affects a massive volume of the popular sour candy, prompting nationwide safety alerts to prevent accidents.

    Why it matters

    The recall involves rollerball candy, a specific format of confectionery that can be easily inhaled or lodged in the throat. This action follows safety protocols monitored by the CPSC to remove hazardous consumer goods from retail shelves.

    What is confirmed

    • Ricky Joy is recalling more than 2.3 million Sour Crush candy bottles.
    • The recall is due to a choking hazard that poses a risk of serious injury or death.
    • The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall notice.
    • The recalled product is a rollerball candy sold nationwide.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The recalled candy is sold at H-E-B.

    What to watch next

    • Reports of injuries or deaths linked to the Sour Crush bottles
    • CPSC guidance on refund or replacement procedures for consumers
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. Fox Business — More than 2 million sour candy bottles recalled over potentially deadly choking hazard
    2. U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov) — Ricky Joy Recalls More Than 2.3 Million Sour Crush Candy Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard
    3. FOX 8 News — Why a popular rollerball candy is being recalled nationwide
    4. Morningstar — CPSC Posts Product Recalls and Product Safety Warnings to its Web Site
    5. Yahoo — Popular candy sold at H-E-B recalled over choking risk
    6. WGN Radio 720 — Teresa Murray: Recalls on candy rollers, ready-to-eat pork, and dog supplements
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