145,800 units of candy have been recalled after a 7-year-old girl choked to death
Six months after a 7-year-old girl in New York choked to death, KGR Distribution and Cocco Candy on Thursday recalled about 145,800 units of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says: “The candy’s rolling ball can dislodge from the product into a child’s mouth, posing a choking hazard or death.”
That’s what the CPSC says happened in April to the girl. She died after the ball got stuck in her throat, blocking her breathing.
The candy was distributed in Strawberry, Tutti Frutti and Cola flavors from May 2022 through this past May.
KGR is offering refunds. For that or to answer questions about the recall, contact KGR online, by email at Recall@kgrdistribution.com, or by calling 888-802-8823, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published October 5, 2023 at 12:21 PM.
