Australian Regulators Recall Metallic Cake Decorating Powders After Toddler Inhales Product
A 14-month-old boy was hospitalized after inhaling metallic cake decorating powder that turned into a paste in his lungs. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has ordered a national recall of the product line sold since 2019.
insurancejournal.comA 14-month-old boy was hospitalized in early May after inhaling metallic cake decorating powder that turned into a paste inside his lungs, according to a report by People. au. The powder, which may contain copper and zinc dust, blocked the child's airways and caused respiratory distress. He underwent emergency surgery and was placed in a medically induced coma at a Brisbane hospital.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced a national recall of metallic decorating powders sold by Creative Cake Decorating in five colors. The products had been on shelves since 2019. Regulators urged consumers to stop using the powder, keep it away from children, and return it for refunds.
The child is now awake and recovering at home after discharge from Queensland Children's Hospital. He will continue asthma therapy and medication to reduce lung inflammation, Robinson wrote in an Instagram post. Doctors warned that the boy is likely to have sustained lifelong lung injury. A GoFundMe page has raised nearly $60,000 to cover travel, accommodations, and long-term care costs.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Early May
14-month-old inhaled metallic decorating powder and was hospitalized in Brisbane.
1 sourceNew York Post - Early May
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced national recall of Creative Cake Decorating powders.
1 sourceNew York Post - Recent
Child discharged from Queensland Children's Hospital and began asthma therapy at home.
1 sourceNew York Post
Potential Impact
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Consumers must stop using the recalled powders and return them for refunds.
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The family faces ongoing medical costs for the child's lung treatment.
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Other households may check kitchens for the same product line.
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