Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution Recall Cocco's Candy Rolling Candy Due to Choking Hazard; One Death Reported
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 24-002 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 5, 2023
- Brand
- Cocco Candy
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Cocco Candy Rolling Candy
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard; One Death Reported
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 145,800
- Made in
- Turkey
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 5, 2023
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cocco Candy Rolling Candy · About 145,800 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey.
Injuries or incidents reported
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.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy (About 145,800 units). 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.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard; One Death Reported.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled rolling candy, take it away from children and contact the firm to receive a refund.
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