CPSC2023-10-05
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution Recall Cocco's Candy Rolling Candy Due to Choking Hazard; One Death Reported
KGR Distribution Corp., of Passaic, New Jersey
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 145,800
Injuries 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.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cocco-Candy-and-KGR-Distribution-Recall-Coccos-Candy-Rolling-Candy-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-One-Death-ReportedDon't want to check this manually?
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