Product recallFSA
Varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy recalled over a choking risk
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution are recalling several varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy because of the possibility that the rolling ball may detach, which could cause a choking hazard. The products listed below are known to be sold in the UK.
Point-of-sale notice published with the recall
What to do now
Varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy has been recalled because it is a choking risk, particularly for children and older people.
- Keep it away from children and do not eat it.
- Put it out of reach until you return it or throw it away.
- Return it to the shop where you bought it, where you should get your money back, or bin it.
- Check the freezer and cupboards for other packs with the same details, including anything you have decanted or portioned.
Why it matters. Foods such as jelly mini-cups and some sweets can be sucked straight into the throat and do not dissolve quickly, which makes them hard to clear.
Symptoms and when to get help
Look out for
- coughing or difficulty swallowing
Get help urgently
- someone cannot breathe, speak or cough — call 999 and follow the call handler’s instructions
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase.
If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
From the official notice
Published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA-PRIN-40-2023). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution are recalling several varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy because of the possibility that the rolling ball may detach, which could cause a choking hazard. The products listed below are known to be sold in the UK.
The risk
Choking Hazard
The possibility that the rolling ball may detach, which could cause a choking hazard.
Action taken
Cocco Candy and KGR Distribution are recalling the above products. Please see the company’s recall point of sale notice attached.
Advice to consumers
If you have bought any of the above products, do not eat them. Instead, please contact KGR distribution for a refund at Recall@kgrdistribution.com or online at www.kgrcandies.com
Open the FSA notice
Questions
Why has Varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy been recalled?
Varieties of Cocco Candy Rolling Candy has been recalled because it is a choking risk, particularly for children and older people. Foods such as jelly mini-cups and some sweets can be sucked straight into the throat and do not dissolve quickly, which makes them hard to clear.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Keep it away from children and do not eat it. Put it out of reach until you return it or throw it away.
Can I get a refund?
Recalled food can be returned to the shop it came from for a full refund. Supermarkets and most independent shops do this without a receipt, because the recall applies to the product, not to your purchase. If you bought it online or on a delivery, contact the retailer through your account or customer services and tell them the product is under an FSA recall.
