Latest News About Creative Metallic Cake Dust Recall

Here’s the latest I could gather on the creative metallic cake dust recall.

• Several outlets report a nationwide recall in Australia of Crumb Australia’s Creative Cake Decorating metallic powders after a 14-month-old child inhaled the powder and required hospital care. The products affected include Rose Gold, Fiery Copper, Dior Gold, Platinum Silver, and Champagne Gold, with the recall noting the powders may contain copper and zinc dust and are not edible. Consumers are advised to stop using the products and return them for a refund.[1][2][3]
• Coverage highlights the incident as a serious health event, with the child receiving medical treatment including an induced coma and surgery to remove material from the lungs; doctors indicated the powder could form a toxic paste when inhaled, prompting regulatory caution.[2][3][1]
• The ACCC and other authorities advise that these powders are decorative and not intended to be ingested or inhaled, and to keep them away from children; the recall spans products sold since 2019 both in-store and online.[1][2]

What you should know

• If you or someone used these powders, stop using them immediately and contact the retailer for a refund; do not use non-edible decorative powders near food or in places where children could access them.[2][1]
• The recall situation has drawn questions about labeling and placement of decorative powders alongside edible decorating products; consumers are urged to verify product labels and discontinue use if there’s any ambiguity about edibility.[3][2]

Illustration (example)

• A typical scenario involves a decorative metallic powder sold for cake decorating that looks similar to edible dusts but is not intended for ingestion; when inhaled or ingested, it can cause severe respiratory issues and require medical intervention, as occurred in the reported case.[3][2]

Citations

• Latest recall reporting and product details: Crumb Australia recall coverage[1]
• Additional reports on the incident and recalled products: 7NEWS coverage, PerthNow coverage[2][3]

If you’d like, I can summarize guidance for recognizing non-edible cake powders and steps to take if you have safety concerns at home.