CDC paper. The company responsible for one of these poisonings is likely Oh Sweet Art, located in Palm Bay, Florida.
Their decorative “non-toxic” powders, which may contain up to 25% lead, are still available on Amazon (lol).
Modified the title to reflect what, specifically, is a problem with the cakes, so there’s no panic about every hunk of fondue.
Product description:
you can give your cakes and crafts the personality they deserve
In the open questions:
Is this item eatable?
Answers:
Recent reviews state it is NOT EDIBLE and NOT FOOD GRADE per the website and per taste testing.
the product label says it is NOT EDIBLE
Incredible. And of course half the pictures posted by reviewers show it on cakes and edible stuff.
I’d like to think that the 5-star reviewers all have brain damage from lead poisoning, like this one:
Krystalina
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect size perfect price!
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2019
Verified Purchase
So easy to use a little touch of vanilla extract and bamb! Get the perfect brushed to use and your golden! Rose golden! I love this product and I will be buying again soon!
Capitalists and putting toxic chemicals in everything name a better duo.
So I guess you can just but the words “non-toxic” on anything then. Even lead powder.
This is the second article about illegal cake decorations I’ve read this week. https://www.npr.org/2021/10/15/1046348573/sprinklegate-sinks-a-u-k-bakerys-top-sellers-after-topping-is-found-to-be-illega
