Cake decorating powder recalled after toddler suffers ‘life-long injury'
Maroosha Muzaffar Monday 18 May 2026 14:57 BST
www.independent.co.uksafety alert went out for all five colours of the metallic lustre dust after a toddler in Australia inhaled the powder, requiring hospital treatment and surgery; authorities warn the products may contain copper and zinc and are not meant for consumption, urging immediate cessation of use and keeping them away from children. Authorities warn the powders are for decoration, not ingestion, and consumers are advised to stop using them immediately. Applies to all five colours of Creative Metallic Cake Dust, following reports of breathing difficulties and an induced coma in a child. Independent outlets emphasized the decorative purpose of the powders, not ingestion. The recall notes keep away from children, discard any leftovers, and seek medical advice if exposure occurs. This incident underscores risks tied to inhalation of fine decorative powders, prompting retailers to discontinue sales. Officials urge immediate cessation of use and urge families to consult consumer safety channels for guidance.
Maroosha Muzaffar Monday 18 May 2026 14:57 BST
www.independent.co.ukAustralian authorities recall product and advise consumers to stop using metallic powder immediately
www.independent.co.ukAustralia’s consumer regulator has warned families to stop using five coloured powders sold in the Creative Cake Decorating range after a 14-month-old boy inhaled the product during recent birthday celebrations and ended up in hospital with breathing trouble. Crumb Australia Pty Ltd recalled the powders on Monday after Dustin “Dusty” Wildman’s family said the powder stuck to his lungs, leaving him unable to breathe properly. He was rushed to Queensland Children’s Hospital, placed in an induced...
www.mogazmasr.comKuzutsukake on May 21, 2020 I'd like to see a news app that has the facts and sensationalism separated, and then a reference to a more relevant fact/story that relates more directly to what a particular spin was getting at. So I guess feed their bubble with more accurate stories.
news.ycombinator.comThe substance had formed a dangerous sludge-like mass inside the young boy’s lungs.
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