Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelated: 10 Amazing DIY Cake Decoration Ideas! Oddly Satisfying Cake Decoration TutorialA toddler in Queensland, Australia, was hospitalised after inhaling cake decorating powder, prompting a nationwide recall of the product. Cake decorating products, often labelled as 'cake dust', can contain pigments like aluminium, copper, or zinc, which are toxic if consumed in large quantities. Inhaling fine particles from these products can irritate lung tissue, cause inflammation, block airways, and reduce oxygen intake, posing a significant risk, especially to children. The incident highlighted that 'non-toxic' does not mean 'edible', with the product in question labelled for “removable parts” but sold alongside edible items. Authorities are calling for more research, tighter regulation, clearer labelling with warnings, and safer marketing of these products, while advising consumers to check labels and store products carefully. In fullHave you ever baked or decorated a cake? The danger of decorating dust and dyesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
The health dangers of ‘non-toxic’ cake decorating supplies
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelated: 10 Amazing DIY Cake Decoration Ideas! Oddly Satisfying Cake Decoration TutorialA toddler in Queensland, Australia, was hospitalised after inhaling cake decorating powder, prompting a nationwide recall of the product. Cake decorating products, often labelled as 'cake dust', can contain pigments like aluminium, copper, or zinc, which are toxic if consumed in large quantities. Inhaling fine particles from these products can irritate lung tissue, cause inflammation, block airways, and reduce oxygen intake, posing a significant risk, especially to children. The incident highlighted that 'non-toxic' does not mean 'edible', with the product in question labelled for “removable parts” but sold alongside edible items. Authorities are calling for more research, tighter regulation, clearer labelling with warnings, and safer marketing of these products, while advising consumers to check labels and store products carefully. In fullHave you ever baked or decorated a cake? The danger of decorating dust and dyesThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
