Latest News About Cosmetic cake dust linked to medical emergency

Updated 2026-06-18 00:54

A 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 note the powder caused severe lung injury and was linked to a hospital stay, with authorities recommending immediate disposal of the recalled items. The recall followed a Bluey-themed cake incident where the child fell unconscious and needed medical intervention. Authorities advised consumers 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 keep watching for any further cases related to these products.

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Katie Robinson Details 14-Month-Old's Creative Cake Decorating Recall Injury

Katie Robinson said her 14-month-old son, Dustin "Dusty" Wildman, is still in Queensland Children's Hospital after a creative cake decorating recall incident that began while she was baking a Bluey-themed birthday cake. She said he inhaled and ingested gold dust powder, fell unconscious and needed e…

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