Anvisa Orders Recall of Morello Food-Decor Glitter After Plastic Found

Overview

• A resolution published on January 16 requires the recall and suspends manufacture, sale, distribution, advertising and use of the affected items.
• The action targets Morello’s Folha de Ouro para Decoração com Polímeros Plásticos and Pó/Brilho (Glitter) para Decoração com Polímeros Plásticos in all colors.
• Anvisa says the products contain substances not authorized for human consumption, including glitter and plastic polymers, posing a health risk.
• The agency reports the products were promoted for food use on e‑commerce platforms and social media, including Shopee, Mercado Livre, Amazon and Instagram.
• Morello says decorative glitters are labeled “NÃO É ALIMENTO,” claims certain powdered colorants have technical approvals and notes label and communication updates since October, while lawmakers have introduced bills to restrict non‑edible products marketed as edible.