Not sure what is needed to make it work, but I noticed when getting Cotton Candy Bales from my familiar (via Tiny Costume Wardrobe, I don't have a Cotton Candy Carnie) that they weren't listed under the Recovery Items tab.
I thought about it. Unfortunately I couldn't because I have a philosophical objection to collecting items that can be purchased in the mall. Besides stuffed Hodgmen already keep me perpetually broke.
That is the most provocatively funny thing I have read all day. Since it is morning let me further add that I don't expect to encounter anything to top it either.