Here’s how to keep your kids safe.
Whether it’s the irresistible allure of fruity gummies or the time-tested appeal of chocolate, candy of all kinds has a special place in our hearts (especially at Halloween). However, two recent U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls have parents concerned about a major safety issue. KGR Distribution and Candy Dynamics have recalled over 70 million candies in the United States because they pose a serious choking hazard.
What candy was recalled?
The two types of candy that have been recalled are Cocco Candy Rolling Candy and Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy. Both products contain a ball of hard candy that can detach from the package and cause a child to choke. The Cocco Candy Rolling Candy has been linked to the death of a 7-year-old girl after the candy became lodged in her throat.
Cocco Candy Rolling Candy is made in Turkey and imported by the KGR Distribution Corporation. It comes in three flavors including strawberry, tutti frutti and cola.
Courtesy CPSC
Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy is produced by Candy Dynamics and usually has the words, “MEGA TOXIC WASTE” on the product. It comes in several flavors including blue razz, strawberry, black cherry and sour apple.
How do you know if candy poses a choking hazard?
The candies being recalled are dangerous because they contain a detaching roller ball. This ball of hard candy can dislodge from the product and become stuck in a child’s throat. This type of candy is dangerous for children of all ages.
Toddlers and young children can also choke on hard candy, jelly beans, gum drops, caramels and chewy candy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend avoiding all hard and chewy candies with young children.
What should parents do next?
If you have one of these recalled products in your home, throw it away immediately. Check with your children to make sure they understand not to eat this candy if they see it.
For the Cocco Candy Rolling Candy, KGR is providing refunds of $2.50 through Paypal, Zelle or check. To request a refund from the company, you have a few options:
Call KGR at (888)802-8823
Email [email protected]
Visit www.kgrcandies.com and click on “Recall Information”
For the Slime Licker Sour Rolling Liquid Candy, Candy Dynamics is offering refunds when you contact them:
Call Candy Dynamics at (877)546-0483
Visit www.candydynamics.com and click on “Recall Information”
To choose a safer candy for your child, consider their age. Infants and toddlers cannot have hard or chewy candies. For young children, opt for soft candy like a chocolate bar, peanut butter cup or peppermint patty.
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