Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles were recalled because the rolling ball can detach, posing a risk of serious injury or death from choking. CPSC recall 26-748 covers about 2.3 million bottles. CPSC announced the recall of the bottles on September 10, 2026. The recalled 1.85 fluid ounce bottles came in four flavors and were sold in stores and online nationwide from January 2023 through May 2026. Consumers should stop using the candy, keep it away from children and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. No lawsuit, class action or MDL has been filed over the candy.

Latest Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Lawsuit Updates

September 10, 2026: CPSC Announces Sour Crush Candy Recall

CPSC announced recall 26-748 of about 2.3 million bottles of Ricky Joy‘s Sour Crush candy, each 1.85 fluid ounces. The rolling ball can detach, posing a choking hazard with possible serious injury or death [1]. The remedy is a refund from the recalling firm, The Ricky Joy Company, which also sells the candy online. CPSC lists no incidents or injuries for the bottles.

March 21, 2024: CPSC Warns Against Roller Ball Candy

CPSC warned consumers not to purchase or sell any roller ball candy of this type [2]. Consumers should stop using and dispose of these products, CPSC said. One child died from the hazard the year before, and another child needed emergency surgery to remove the roller ball. The warning named Cocco Candy, Happiness USA Roller Ball Candy and Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candies.

March 21, 2024: CPSC Announces Happiness USA Candy Recall

CPSC announced recall 24-169 of about 290,000 Happiness USA Liquid Rolling Candy units sold by Twenty Four Six Foods. The rolling ball can dislodge into a child’s mouth [3]. CPSC documented one incident, a seven-year-old in New Jersey who choked in July 2023 and needed emergency surgery. The candy sold at kosher market stores nationwide from January 2018 through July 2023 for about $2.

October 5, 2023: CPSC Announces Cocco Candy Recall

CPSC announced recall 24-002 of about 145,800 Cocco Candy Rolling Candy units. A 7-year-old girl choked and died in New York in April 2023 after the candy’s rolling ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat [4].

What Is Choking?

Choking, also called foreign body airway obstruction, is a common and serious problem in which a foreign body blocks the airway, according to StatPearls [5]. It can cause varying degrees of oxygen deprivation and is especially common in young children. The recalled Sour Crush bottles pose a choking hazard because the rolling ball can detach, CPSC says.

Who May Be Affected?

Children who used or put in their mouths a recalled Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottle are the people most directly at risk. The exposure route is the rolling ball detaching and lodging in the throat. The bottles were sold singly or in packs of three or 12, in blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple and watermelon flavors. An individual legal review looks at each family’s facts. Sales ran from January 2023 through May 2026 at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, according to the CPSC notice. Online sellers included Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com and RickyJoy.com.

Reported Injuries or Damages

CPSC reports no incidents or injuries for the recalled Sour Crush bottles in its September 10, 2026 notice. The death and emergency surgery described in the Cocco Candy and Happiness USA entries above involved other candies, not Sour Crush. MedlinePlus says children ages 6 months to 3 years are most likely to inhale a foreign object. A foreign object in the airway may cause a partial or total airway blockage [6]. StatPearls calls hypoxia the most feared complication of foreign body airway obstruction. It can lead to respiratory arrest, anoxic brain injury and death.

Recall and Regulatory Background

Register for a refund on the Ricky Joy recall page [7]. After registration, the company sends a pre-paid shipping label. Return the product complete, with its cap and labels. A recall does not by itself establish liability.

Evidence to Preserve

Evidence can show which product a child used and what happened, so keep these items:

• Photograph the bottle, its cap, the rollerball and any injury before returning anything for a refund, and store the bottle where children cannot reach it.
• Keep the label, the flavor and any pack or box the bottle came in.
• Save the receipt, order confirmation or account record that shows where and when you bought it.
• Gather medical and emergency records for the child, including visit dates and treatment notes.
• Keep messages with the seller or Ricky Joy, including recall emails and refund records.

Filing Deadlines

Filing deadlines come from state law. They differ by where the family lives and when the choking or injury happened. A claim can end once a deadline passes, even when a family has strong facts. Ask a lawyer promptly about the deadline that applies to your child’s situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Get a Refund for Recalled Sour Crush Candy?

To get a refund for recalled Sour Crush candy, call The Ricky Joy Company at 404-975-0352 or email recall@rickyjoy.com. Refunds are $3.00 per unit that is not empty and not expired, and $1.50 per unit that is empty or expired.

What Does the Research Say About Roller Ball Candy Choking?

Research on roller ball candy choking includes StatPearls, which calls airway obstruction a leading cause of accidental deaths in children younger than 16. It adds that partial obstruction can hinder gas exchange and lead to pneumonia and abscess formation.

Is Choking on a Roller Ball Candy an Emergency?

Choking on a roller ball candy can be an emergency. MedlinePlus says a child with a total airway blockage requires emergency medical help. StatPearls says complete obstruction is immediately life-threatening, and consciousness is typically lost within seconds or minutes.

How Do I Report a Roller Ball Candy Choking Incident?

To report a roller ball candy choking incident, go to SaferProducts.gov or call the CPSC hotline at 800-638-2772. CPSC listed both channels when it warned consumers about roller ball candy on March 21, 2024.

Where Is Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Made and Who Imports It?

Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy is made in Colombia and imported by International Trade Imports LLC, according to the CPSC notice. The importer does business as Ricky Joy and is based in Cumming, Georgia.

Is There a Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Lawsuit in Canada or Europe?

No Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy lawsuit exists in Canada or Europe, and no foreign regulator has acted on the candy. The only notice for Sour Crush, CPSC recall 26-748, is a U.S. action.

References

1. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ricky-Joy-Recalls-More-Than-2-3-Million-Sour-Crush-Candy-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-Immediately-Stop-Purchasing-and-Using-All-Roller-Ball-Candy-Type-Products-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-One-Death-Reported
3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Twenty-Four-Six-Foods-Recalls-Happiness-USA-Roller-Ball-Candy-Due-to-Choking-Hazards
4. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cocco-Candy-and-KGR-Distribution-Recall-Coccos-Candy-Rolling-Candy-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-One-Death-Reported
5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553186/
6. https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007738.htm
7. https://rickyjoy.com/pages/recall-information