70 Million Sour Rolling Candies Recalled Just Before Halloween Over Potential Choking Hazard

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Parents, if your trick-or-treaters come home with any rolling candies later this month, you might want to check the labels to ensure they’re not part of this widespread recall. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of over 70 million units of sour-flavored rolling candies — the ones that come in small plastic containers and have a roller ball-style top — made by two different manufacturers. The products have been recalled due to the possibility that the rolling ball could break free from the base, causing a serious choking hazard.

The first and largest of the two recalls involves Candy Dynamics-brand Slime Licker Sour Rolling Candy, sold at retailers throughout the United States, including at Five Below, Walmart, and on both Amazon.com and CandyDynamics.com.

The recalled candies may be in two-ounce or three-ounce plastic containers, and the sour candy is underneath a brightly colored plastic lid. Four different flavors of Slime Licker Sour Rolling Candy have been recalled, including Blue Razz (which was sold in a blue package), Strawberry (red), Sour Apple (green), and Black Cherry (pink). The packaging features a yellow cartoon face with bloodshot eyes and an extended tongue, and the affected products may be labeled “TOXIC WASTE” brand, “MEGA TOXIC WASTE” brand, or “SLIME LICKER Sour Rolling Liquid Candy.” The affected UPC codes are listed on the CPSC website.

Any consumer who has purchased one of the recalled candies should contact Candy Dynamics to receive a full refund of the purchase price. The CPSC also asks that consumers ensure that children do not have access to the candies. Anyone who has purchased one of the recalled Sour Rolling Liquid Candies can contact Candy Dynamics at  877-546-0483. More information is available online at www.CandyDynamicsRecall.expertinquiry.com.

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The second, smaller recall involves Cocco Candy-brand Rolling Candy. Around 145,800 of these similar rolling candies have been recalled. The CPSC’s recall announcement states that one 7-year-old girl died after the rolling ball that was inside the candy broke loose and lodged in her throat.

The candies were sold at retailers throughout the United States and online at KGRCandies.com between May 2022 and March 2023. According to the CPSC, the recalled candies were sold in two-ounce plastic packages, while three different flavors — Sour Cola, Sour Strawberry, and Sour Tutti Frutti — are included in the recall. The individual Unit Barcodes can be found on the CPSC website.

Much like the Candy Dynamics recall, anyone who has purchased one of the Cocco Candy Rolling Candy should first ensure that the product is not accessible to children. The remaining product should not be eaten, and customers are encouraged to contact KGR by calling 888-802-8823 or sending an email to Recall@kgrdistribution.com. The company plans to issue a refund of $2.50 per candy, or for a higher amount if it is accompanied by a purchase receipt. Additional information about the recall is available on the KGR Candies website. 

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