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

About 2.3 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy are being pulled from store shelves and online marketplaces after the company discovered that the rollerball tops can detach from the bottles. The separated ball creates a serious choking hazard, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has classified the risk as one of potential serious injury or death.

The recall, announced on September 10, 2026, covers candy sold under the Ricky Joy brand name across thousands of retail locations and websites nationwide since January 2023, making it one of the larger candy-related recalls issued this year.

Recalled Products at a Glance

The recalled item is the ‘Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy’ bottle, a 1.85 fluid ounce container of sour liquid candy meant to be applied through a rollerball applicator on top. The candy was sold individually and in multi-packs of three or 12 bottles, in four flavors and colors: blue (blue raspberry), red (strawberry), green (green apple) and pink (watermelon). Each bottle features the Ricky Joy logo, the words ‘EXTREME SOUR’ and ‘SOUR CRUSH,’ the flavor name, and an image of a green monster printed on the front label.

• Units recalled: About 2.3 million
• Sold: January 2023 through May 2026
• Price: About $3 per bottle; $13 to $32 per multi-pack
• Manufactured in: Colombia
• Recall number: 26-748

What Went Wrong?

According to CPSC’s recall notice, the rollerball applicator on top of the candy bottles can come loose and detach from the bottle body. Because the product is marketed to children and the small ball can easily fit in a child’s mouth, its separation poses a choking hazard capable of causing serious injury or death. The Ricky Joy Company has not reported any incidents or injuries connected to the defect as of the recall date.

Where Were These Products Sold?

The candy bottles were sold widely at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores across the country, as well as online through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other e-commerce retailers. Given the multi-year sales window and the nationwide distribution footprint, the recalled bottles could be sitting in pantries, lunch boxes or classroom treat drawers in households across the United States.

The product was imported by International Trade Imports LLC, doing business as Ricky Joy, based in Cumming, Georgia, and manufactured in Colombia.

Steps Consumers Should Take

Anyone who purchased the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles should take action right away. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately and keep it away from children while they arrange for a refund.

• Stop using the candy bottles and remove them from children’s reach.
• Contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund.
• Use the pre-paid shipping label the company will provide to return the product.
• Do not attempt to resell or discard the product without following the return process, since federal law bars the sale of recalled items.

Consumers can reach The Ricky Joy Company toll-free at 404-975-0352, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit the company’s dedicated recall page at rickyjoy.com/pages/recall for more information and to begin the return process.

From the Agency

CPSC’s notice reiterates that federal law prohibits the sale of any product subject to a recall, whether ordered by the Commission or carried out voluntarily in cooperation with the agency. The agency encourages anyone who experiences a problem with the candy bottles, or any other consumer product, to report it through SaferProducts.gov, and to sign up for CPSC’s free recall email alerts to stay informed about future safety notices.

Parents and caregivers are reminded to check candy drawers, school bags and pantries for the recalled bottles, given how widely the product was distributed and how long it remained on shelves before the defect was identified.