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Halloween celebrations come with candy, costumes and glowing accessories. However, eight seasonal products have faced recalls over safety concerns that families should know about before handing out treats or dressing up for today.
The affected products include rolling candy, chocolates, canned fruit, light-up costumes and Halloween accessories. Their reported hazards range from choking risks and undeclared allergens to possible contamination and accessible button batteries.
Some recalls date back several months. Therefore, shoppers should check their cupboards, costume boxes and holiday decorations for the affected items.
The eight Halloween products on the recall list
The recalls involve four food products and four items with button batteries.
Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy is among the largest recalls. About 2.3 million bottles, each measuring 1.85 ounces, were recalled Sept. 10. The rollerball tops can detach and create a choking hazard. The products appeared at H-E-B, Forman Mills, candy stores and online retailers between January 2023 and May 2026. No injuries have been reported.
Little Temptations Chocolatey Eyeballs also face a recall. Five package styles sold at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Sierra stores in 13 states contain undeclared milk. This creates a serious risk for people with milk allergies or severe sensitivities.
Gearharts Fine Chocolates recalled 4,703 pieces of its 4-ounce and 8-ounce products after reports of broken glass in a finished product. The chocolates reached customers in 17 states.
Walmart also recalled more than 44,000 cans of Great Value Fruit Cocktail over possible lead contamination. The affected 15-ounce cans carry lot code 6FCB 04 C2263 and a best-by date of Sept. 1, 2027. Stores in seven states sold the affected products.
Light-up Halloween accessories raise battery concerns
Four other recalls involve products with accessible button batteries.
CIYTI recalled nearly 100 blue princess costumes featuring light-up crowns, wands and remote controls. The company announced the recall Oct. 22. The costumes sold on Amazon between February and June 2025 for $21 to $35.
ABC Trading recalled more than 43,600 light-up accessories, including glasses, headbands and ties. The products sold for about $1 each between September 2016 and May 2026.
Gavoyeat recalled about 800 packs of Halloween light-up rings in April. Each pack contained 50 rings.
Besslly also recalled approximately 650 pumpkin carving kits with battery-powered tea lights. The kits contain accessible batteries and lack the required warning labels.
Button batteries deserve special attention because swallowing them can cause severe internal burns and even death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that children face particular risks from these small batteries.
What families should do about recalled products
The food recalls involve different levels of concern. The FDA classified the Gearharts chocolate and Walmart fruit cocktail recalls as Class II. This classification means exposure could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems. However, the chance of serious harm remains remote.
Consumers who purchased the affected products should stop using them. They should also keep recalled items away from children and contact the relevant sellers or manufacturers about refunds.
Some companies require customers to provide photographs showing that they discarded the products. Others ask customers to mark items as recalled before disposal.
Parents should also inspect light-up toys and costume accessories before giving them to children. Even small decorative items can present serious risks when they contain accessible batteries.
Halloween should remain a celebration of costumes, treats and family activities. Checking recall notices before the festivities can help families make safer choices.
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