Multiple Halloween Products Recalled Amid Choking, Allergen, Battery, and Lead Hazards A series of recalls touch candy, drinks, chocolates and costumes ahead of Halloween, citing choking risks, hidden allergens, button‑cell batteries and lead contamination. In the run‑up to Halloween a series of product recalls has rattled consumers across the United States. A range of items from candy to costumes are being pulled from shelves after safety investigations uncovered choking hazards, hidden allergens, button‑cell batteries that could be swallowed and potential lead contamination. Ricky Joy Sour Candy Recall DetailsThe recalled products span six different brands and include popular treats such as ripped sour candy, fruit cocktails, fine chocolates, novelty eyeball sweets, and light‑up princess outfits. The first item to enter headlines was a large batch of Ricky Joy Sour Crush rolling liquid candies. Retailers sold bottles that were 1.85 ounces each, available singly or in packs ranging from three to twelve.The bottles carry the brand logo and the words EXTREME SOUR, and their rollerball tops can detach, creating a serious choking risk especially for toddlers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a Class I recall, meaning the device poses a danger that could lead to death or serious injury. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported to date. The recall covers flavors such as blue raspberry, strawberry, green apple and watermelon.Walmart Great Value Fruit Cocktail Lead AlertShoppers can find the product in major grocery chains and online marketplaces such as Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com and RickyJoy.com. Customers are urged to stop using the bottles and return them for a full refund. In a separate health alert, Pacific Coast Producers has recalled more than 44,000 cans of Walmart's Great Value Fruit Cocktail.The 15‑ounce beverage, sold nationwide under Walmart's own brand, may contain elevated levels of lead. 1,836 cases, or about 24 cans per case, carry the lot code 6FCB 04 C2263 and a best‑if‑used‑by date on September 1, 2027. The recall was announced by the FDA on October 1 and later classified as Class II, a level of risk that could cause temporary or reversible health problems but is unlikely to result in serious harm.Gearhart Chocolate Broken Glass RecallWalmart stores in several western and mid‑western states received the cans. Another recall came from Gearharts Fine Chocolates, a specialty chocolate company. After a routine internal quality check discovered broken glass fragments in completed chocolate pieces, the company voluntarily pulled 4,703 units from the market. The recall includes 4‑ounce and 8‑ounce bars with best‑by dates ranging from October 1 to October 21, 2026.Retailers in 17 states, including California, Texas, New York and Washington, received the affected product. The FDA again classified this as Class II. Little Temptations, a maker of novelty chocolatey eyeball balls, also entered the recall docket. Packages sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra stores were found to contain undeclared milk, posing a risk for consumers with severe dairy allergies.Five different product packages are involved. The companies have advised consumers to discard the confectionery; the FDA notes that ingestion could trigger serious or life‑threatening hypersensitivity reactions.CIYTI Princess Costume Battery HazardFinally, CIYTI's light‑up princess costumes have been recalled because their accessories contain button‑cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children. Ninety‑four blue princess dresses, each equipped with a crown, wand and remote control, were sold on Amazon between February and June 2025. The batteries are not child‑proofed, violating federal toy safety regulations. While no injuries have been reported, the recall was issued as a Class I risk because swallowed button batteries can produce chemical burns and death.Together, these recalls underscore the importance of vigilance from manufacturers, retailers and shoppers alike. Parents are reminded to check product labels for hidden hazards, dispose of recalled items responsibly and contact the relevant company or government agency for a refund or replacement.