The eggs were dropped during two Easter events, and then the kids could hunt for them and collect the candy inside.
—
Holly Santman,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
The product was discontinued in the 1980s following public concerns about Pop Rocks, including rumors that the candy could be dangerous when consumed with soda.
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