By 5 Towns Central Staff

UNION, N.J. (July 10, 2026) — Regional emergency medical first responders have issued an urgent public safety alert to families following multiple emergency calls involving a specific brand of children’s candy. Emergency personnel from Hatzalah responded to several critical incidents where young children experienced airway obstructions while consuming Zazers Pop Lick Tutti Frutti candies, prompting the immediate community advisory.

The product features a pacifier-shaped hard lollipop design that medical responders warn poses a severe choking hazard for infants and young children. Due to the physical shape and structural design of the novelty treat, the candy piece can potentially detach or become lodged in a small child’s throat, creating an immediate medical emergency. Safety officials are strongly advising parents, caregivers, and local vendors to immediately discard the product and ensure it is kept out of the reach of toddlers and young children to prevent further injuries.

Local community advocates and safety organizations are working to spread awareness of the hazard across the tri-state area, especially through neighborhood parent networks and local grocery distributors. Emergency medical technicians emphasize that choking incidents involving hard candies can escalate rapidly, and they urge families to remain vigilant regarding the types of novelty treats permitted in the home. Responders reiterate that standard pacifier-style candies should be avoided entirely for younger age groups. Residents are reminded to immediately contact local emergency numbers if a child shows signs of respiratory distress or airway blockage.