Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution Recall Cocco's Candy Rolling Candy Due to Choking Hazard; One Death Reported
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-10-05). Hazards: choking. About 145,800 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24002 |
| Published | 2023-10-05 |
| Last updated | 2023-10-05 |
| Products | Cocco Candy Rolling Candy |
| Firm named in the title | Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution |
| Firms | KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey (importer); KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
| Units (US) | 145,800 |
| UPC / GTIN | 08683363414008, 08683363414015, 08683363414022, 08683363414176, 08683363414367 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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
Hazard
The candy's rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child's mouth, posing a choking hazard or death.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled rolling candy, take it away from children and contact the firm to receive a refund.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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