Cake decorating powder recalled after toddler’s near-fatal incident
The substance had formed a dangerous sludge-like mass inside the young boy’s lungs.
7news.com.auA nationwide recall highlighted for metallic cake-decorating powder after a 14-month-old in Australia inhaled and ingested the product, requiring emergency treatment and ongoing care. Reports say the powder caused severe lung injury and was linked to a hospital stay, with authorities urging the public to cease using the recalled items. The recall occurred following a Bluey-themed cake event where the child fell unconscious and needed medical intervention. Authorities said the public should stop using the recalled items immediately. Additional source notes child in coma after inhaling cake dust were reported by independent outlets. The recall emphasizes the potential severity of exposure to cake-decorating powders. Health officials are monitoring for any further cases related to these products.