STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — About 145,800 rolling candy products are being recalled for choking hazards after a 7-year-old died earlier this year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
CPSC, Asaf Gida d/b/a Cocco Candy, of Turkey, and KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, N.J., are announcing the recall of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy in various flavors because the candy’s rolling ball can dislodge and become trapped in a child’s throat, posing a fatal choking risk.
There was one report of a 7-year-old girl who choked and died after the candy’s rolling ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat in New York in April 2023.
This recall involves Cocco Candy’s Rolling Candy consisting of 2 fluid ounces in various flavors including Sour Strawberry, Sour Tutti Frutti and Sour Cola.
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy with the following unit barcode printed on the back of the product are included in the recall:
- Cocco Candy Strawberry Flavored Rolling Candy — 8683363414008
- Cocco Candy Tutti Frutti Flavored Rolling Candy — 8683363414015
- Cocco Candy Cola Flavored Rolling Candy — 8683363414022
The Rolling Candy was manufactured in Turkey and KGR Distribution Corp. is the sole importer and distributor. KGR Distribution Corp. sold the rolling candy to stores nationwide and online at www.kgrcandies.com from May 2022 through March 2023 for about $2.50.
Consumers should stop using the recalled rolling candy immediately, take it away from children, and contact KGR Distribution Corp. for a refund at 888-802-8823, by email at [email protected] or online at www.kgrcandies.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.
KGR is contacting all known purchasers directly.
The consumer will receive a refund of $2.50, or the amount on the purchase receipt if higher, issued through PayPal, Zelle, or by check (if requested).
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