Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Recall: How to Identify the Bottles and Get a Refund

The September 10, 2026 recall covers Ricky Joy Sour Crush rolling liquid candy bottles in blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple, and watermelon.
The bottle’s rollerball can detach and create a serious choking hazard, so stop using the candy and keep it away from children.
Eligible consumers can register with Ricky Joy for a prepaid return label and a refund of $3 per qualifying unit, or $1.50 for empty or expired units.

What happened with the Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recall?

Ricky Joy recalled about 2.3 million Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy bottles on September 10, 2026, after the rollerball on top was found capable of detaching from the container. If the loose ball reaches a child’s mouth, it can create a serious choking hazard.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says consumers should stop using the candy immediately, take it away from children, and contact The Ricky Joy Company for a refund. No injuries or incidents had been reported in the recall notice.

This is a U.S. recall announced by the CPSC. The notice lists sales through U.S. retailers and online stores from January 2023 through May 2026.

How to identify the recalled Sour Crush candy

Check your candy cabinet, children’s treat collection, party supplies, and online orders for Ricky Joy Sour Crush rolling liquid candy. The recalled bottles have a rollerball applicator and contain 1.85 fluid ounces of sour liquid candy.

Identification detail	What to look for
Brand and product	Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy
Flavors and bottle colours	Blue raspberry in a blue bottle, strawberry in a red bottle, green apple in a green bottle, and watermelon in a pink bottle
Packaging	Sold as individual bottles or packs of three or 12
Label wording	“EXTREME SOUR,” “SOUR CRUSH,” the flavor name, and a green monster image appear on the front
Size	1.85 fluid ounces per bottle
Sales period	January 2023 through May 2026

The candy was sold at H-E-B, Forman Mills, other candy stores, and online through Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com, and other retailers. Individual bottles generally sold for about $3, while three- and 12-packs sold for approximately $13 to $32.

What to do if you have one

Do not let anyone use the bottle, even if the rollerball appears secure. Put it somewhere children cannot reach while you prepare the return. Do not give it away, sell it, or return it to a store unless Ricky Joy specifically instructs you to do so.

Stop using the candy immediately.
Keep the bottle away from children.
Keep the complete product, including the cap and labels, if possible.
Take clear photos of the bottle label, cap, lot number, and expiration date.
Submit the refund registration through Ricky Joy’s official recall page.

Ricky Joy says the registration process requires product photographs to validate eligibility and issue a prepaid shipping label. If you bought a multi-pack, include every recalled unit you are returning in the same package or box and report the number of units accurately.

How much is the Ricky Joy refund?

The company’s recall program lists different refund amounts depending on the product’s condition:

$3 per unit: for a recalled product that is not empty and not expired.
$1.50 per unit: for a product that is empty and/or expired.

The product should be returned complete, including the cap and all labels. Ricky Joy says refunds are issued after the returned candy is received and verified. The company’s registration page says a prepaid shipping label should arrive by email within two to three business days after registration.

Do not send the candy back to a retail store. The recall instructions say to use the prepaid label supplied by Ricky Joy and return the product directly to the company.

What if you no longer have the packaging?

You may still be able to register a claim if you have the individual bottle. The company’s form asks for the flavor, number of units, condition, and photos showing the label and cap, including the lot number and expiration date.

If you have several bottles from a multi-pack, count the individual units rather than treating the pack as one item. Keep the bottles together until Ricky Joy provides return instructions. If you cannot read the label, do not guess; select the option indicating that you are unsure and provide the clearest photos available.

What happens after you register?

Ricky Joy says it will email a prepaid shipping label to eligible consumers. Pack the recalled units, attach the label to the outside of the box, and drop the package at a carrier location. The refund will be issued after the company receives and verifies the products.

For questions about a claim, the recall notice lists Ricky Joy’s phone number as 404-975-0352. The company’s recall information also lists recall@rickyjoy.com as a contact email. Phone support is listed as available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

What parents and caregivers should check next

Look beyond the kitchen. Novelty candy bottles may have been stored in backpacks, party-favor bins, classroom reward supplies, or children’s bedrooms. Ask anyone who regularly buys treats for your household whether they purchased Sour Crush bottles during the affected sales period.

If a child may have swallowed the rollerball or is showing signs of choking, seek emergency medical help immediately. The recall is based on the potential hazard, not on a requirement that the ball must already be loose.

Helpful Links

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice – Verify the official recall scope, affected flavors, sales period, retailers, hazard, and consumer remedy.
Ricky Joy Sour Crush recall registration – Submit product details and photos to request a prepaid return label and refund.
Ricky Joy recall information page – Review the company’s refund amounts, return requirements, and recall contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are all Ricky Joy Sour Crush flavors included in the recall?

A. The recall covers the blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple, and watermelon versions of Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy. The products were sold in individual bottles and packs of three or 12.

Q. Can I return the recalled candy to the store where I bought it?

A. No. Ricky Joy’s recall instructions say consumers should register with the company and use the prepaid shipping label provided for the return. The product should not be returned to a retail store.

Q. What if the candy bottle is empty or expired?

A. Ricky Joy’s refund program lists $1.50 per unit for recalled products that are empty and/or expired. Keep the complete bottle, cap, and labels if possible because the company says returned products are verified before payment.

Q. Is this recall for Canada too?

A. The notice identified here was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and lists U.S. retailers and online sellers. Canadian shoppers should keep their purchase information and contact the seller or Ricky Joy before disposing of the product if they need to confirm how their transaction will be handled.