Latest News About Creative Metallic Cake Dust Recall

Here’s what’s known about the latest recall of creative metallic cake dust:

• A recall has been issued in Australia for several colors of Crumb Australia’s Creative Cake Decorating metallic powders after a toddler inhaled the product and required hospital care. The powders may contain copper and zinc dust and are not meant to be eaten or inhaled. Consumers were advised to stop using the powders and return them for a refund. This recall covers products sold nationwide in stores and online since 2019. [citation needed from multiple local outlets reporting the same event][1][2][3]

• Media coverage indicates the incident involved a 14-month-old who developed a severe respiratory reaction after inhaling the metallic decorating powder, with subsequent medical intervention including surgery to remove material from the lungs. The recall notice and ACCC guidance emphasize keeping such powders away from children and recognizing they are non-edible.[2][3]

• Related reports note the recall spread to nationwide stockists and online sales, with consumer warnings from the ACCC about potential toxicity if inhaled or ingested. Some outlets also highlighted debates about labeling and the proximity of non-edible powders to edible decorating products.[3][4][2]

If you’d like, I can pull the official recall notice from the ACCC or Crumb Australia’s recall page and share a direct summary with dates, affected lot codes, and return instructions. I can also look for any updates on safety guidance for decorative powders and edible vs. non-edible labeling.