CPSCGeneral Alert
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution Recall Cocco's Candy Rolling Candy Due to Choki...
Published: October 5, 2023Recall ID: 24002Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The candy's rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard or death.
Product Description & Identification
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 barcode printed on the back of the product are included in the recall: Product Name Unit Barcode Display Barcode Carton Barcode Cocco Candy Strawberry Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414008 8683363414367 8683363414176 Cocco Candy T. Frutti Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414015 8683363414367 8683363414176 Cocco Candy Cola Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414022 8683363414367 8683363414176
Affected Products
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cocco-Candy-and-KGR-Distribution-Recall-Coccos-Candy-Rolling-Candy-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-One-Death-Reported |
| Title | Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution Recall Cocco's Candy Rolling Candy Due to Choking Hazard; One Death Reported |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1-1_5.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Cocco Candy Rolling Candy – Sour Tutti Frutti |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2-2_5.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Cocco Candy Rolling Candy – Sour Cola (Version 1) |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3-3_2.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Cocco Candy Rolling Candy – Sour Cola (Version 2) |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/4-4_2.png |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Cocco Candy Rolling Candy – Sour Strawberry |
| Hazards › Name | The candy's rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard or death. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC has received 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. |
| Products › Name | Cocco Candy Rolling Candy |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 145,800 |
| Recall I D | 9729 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled rolling candy, take it away from children and contact the firm to receive a refund. |
| Importers › Name | KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2023-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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 barcode printed on the back of the product are included in the recall: Product Name Unit Barcode Display Barcode Carton Barcode Cocco Candy Strawberry Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414008 8683363414367 8683363414176 Cocco Candy T. Frutti Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414015 8683363414367 8683363414176 Cocco Candy Cola Flavored Rolling Candy 8683363414022 8683363414367 8683363414176 |
| Distributors › Name | KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey |
| Recall Number | 24002 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | KGR Distribution Corp. at (888) 802-8823 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at Recall@kgrdistribution.com or online at www.kgrcandies.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page or www.kgrcandies.com/recall for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2023-10-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Turkey |