The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·24002·Announced 2023-10-05

Cocco Candy Rolling Candy Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

KGR Distribution Corp. recalls Cocco Candy Rolling Candy in multiple flavors because the candy's rolling ball can dislodge and pose a choking hazard. One death has been reported.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: A known fatality has been reported. The source explicitly states that a 7-year-old child died after the candy's rolling ball dislodged and became trapped in her throat. Per the severity rubric, any recall with reported deaths receives a Critical (5) score regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

KGR Distribution Corp. of Passaic, New Jersey is recalling Cocco Candy Rolling Candy, a 2 fluid ounce candy product available in flavors including Sour Strawberry, Sour Tutti Frutti, and Sour Cola. Approximately 145,800 units are affected.

The rolling ball inside the candy can dislodge from the product and enter a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard. 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.

The product was sold nationwide to stores and online at www.kgrcandies.com from May 2022 through March 2023 for approximately $2.50. Consumers should stop using the recalled rolling candy and take it away from children. To receive a refund, contact KGR Distribution Corp. at (888) 802-8823 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected], or online at www.kgrcandies.com and click on "Recall Information" at the top of the page or visit www.kgrcandies.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy
Manufacturer
KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey
Category
Consumer Product — Candy
Hazard
  • choking-hazard
  • death-risk
Affected units
145,800

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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