Crumb Australia Recalled Five Powders After Toddler Injury — Creative Metallic Cake Dust Recall

Crumb Australia Pty Ltd issued a creative metallic cake dust recall on Monday for five coloured powders in its Creative Cake Decorating range after Dustin Wildman, 14 months old, inhaled the product during birthday celebrations. He had trouble breathing, and the powder stuck to his lungs.

The company’s recall covers products sold in cake and baking stores nationwide and online since August 2019. Consumers can return the powders to their place of purchase for a full refund.

Queensland Children’s Hospital

After inhaling the powder, Dustin was rushed to Queensland Children’s Hospital, placed in an induced coma and underwent emergency surgery. Last week, his family said his life-threatening situation had improved.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said the powders are meant for decorative use on ornaments that can be removed, not for consumption. The watchdog said, “These cake decorating powders may contain copper and zinc dust, which can be toxic if inhaled or ingested.”

ACCC advice to consumers

The ACCC told consumers to “stop using these products immediately” and to “keep them out of reach of children.” The recalled products were pulled from shelves on May 6 this year, and the company’s notice says the five powders were manufactured in Australia.

Anyone who bought the products should return them for a refund rather than keep them for cake decorating use. The recall covers a product line sold nationwide, but the consumer warning is narrower: the powders are not meant to be eaten, and the ACCC says inhalation or ingestion can be toxic.