Rolling candy recalled due to choking hazard

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Candy company Cocco Candy and it's distributer are recalling their Rolling Candy after it was reported that a 7-year old girl in New York choked to death when the rolling ball dislodged from the candy.

According to the company, about 145,800 units of the Rolling Candy are affected by the recall due to risk that the ball in the candy dispenser can become dislodged and pose a serious choking hazard.

The company says consumers should stop using the recalled candy immediately and contact KGR Distribution Corp, who imports and distributes the Turkish candy, for a full refund.

Included in the recall are all 2 fl. oz rolling candy treats including Sour Strawberry, Sour Tutti Frutti, and Sour Cola flavors. Barcodes for each effected product are below:

Product Name 

Unit Barcode

Display Barcode 

Carton Barcode

Cocco Candy Strawberry Flavored Rolling Candy 

 

8683363414008 

 

| 8683363414367 

 

| 8683363414176

Cocco Candy T. Fruitti Flavored Rolling Candy

 

8683363414015 

 

| 8683363414367 

 

| 8683363414176

Cocco Candy Cola Flavored Rolling Candy 

 

8683363414022 

 

| 8683363414367 

 

| 8683363414176

Any consumers with questions about the recall can contact KGR via phone at (888) 802-8823 from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, by email at [email protected], or online at www.kgrcandies.com and click on “Recall Information” at the top of the page for more information.


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