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• CPSC Warns Parents to Avoid All Roller Ball Candy Products Due to Choking Hazards

  March 26, 2024

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CPSC is urging parents not to give their young children roller ball-styled candy products, due to the risk the ball may become lodged in a child's throat, potentially leading to choking injuries and death.

• Higher Number of Recalls in 2023 Reflects CPSC Enforcement Efforts, Commissioner Says

  November 10, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  The CPSC announced a sharp increase in product recalls for fiscal year 2023, fueled by increases in its enforcement budget.

• 70 Million Rolling Candy Products Recalled After Child’s Choking Death

  October 6, 2023

  Katherine McDaniel

  More than 70 million rolling candy products are being recalled nationwide after a child choked to death when the rolling ball came loose and lodged in their throat.

• Starburst, Skittles and LifeSavers Gummies Recall Issued After Discovery of Metal Strands

  May 16, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The presence of thin metal fragments has led to a recall of Life Savers, Skittles and Starburst gummies.

• Sunridge Candy Recall Issued Due to Stainless Steel Wire Contamination

  June 1, 2015

  Russell Maas

  Two types of SunRidge farms coconut candy are being recalled because of a risk of steel wire contamination.