Cake dust urgently recalled across Australia as young boy returns home after coma
A metallic cake decorating powder has been urgently recalled in Australia after a young boy suffered serious injuries from inhaling it. The 14-month-old boy, Dusty, was placed in an induced coma and has now been discharged from the hospital. The product, made by Creative Cake Decorating, may contain toxic metals and consumers are advised to return it for a refund.
- ▪The metallic cake decorating powder was linked to a serious incident involving a young boy from the Gold Coast.
- ▪Dusty inhaled the dust and required emergency surgery to clear his airways and lungs.
- ▪The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a recall for specific colors of the product.
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