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Toddler remains in coma after inhaling metallic cake decorating powder

A 14-month-old boy remains in induced coma at Queensland Children's Hospital after inhaling metallic cake decorating powder last Friday. Dusty Wildman's parents say the product was poorly labelled and sold alongside edible baking supplies, containing copper and zinc compounds that inflamed his lungs. The couple is urging Australians to check cupboards and discard unlabeled decorative powders.

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