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Play sand recall - asbestos

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Playingvideogames · 24/01/2026 16:36

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/24/childrens-play-sand-hobbycraft-asbestos-removed-recall

If your child has this, please throw the sand out. DD had this craft box, I don’t think we opened or used the play sand but I can’t recall 100% so am quite upset.

Asbestos found in children’s play sand sold in UK

Hobbycraft removes product from sale after parent sent samples to a lab for testing but declines to issue a recall

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/24/childrens-play-sand-hobbycraft-asbestos-removed-recall

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Playingvideogames · 24/01/2026 17:10

Bump (not for answers just to ensure it’s seen)

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Tunnocksmilkchocolatemallow · 24/01/2026 17:12

Do NOT throw out if it contains asbestos - it must be disposed of correctly!

Playingvideogames · 24/01/2026 17:14

Tunnocksmilkchocolatemallow · 24/01/2026 17:12

Do NOT throw out if it contains asbestos - it must be disposed of correctly!

I just read this, yes I stand corrected

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hholiday · 02/03/2026 14:26

I can’t believe how many asbestos recalls there are now. They’re all listed on here and they’ve been sold by just about every major high street retailer - m&s, Tesco, the entertainer, Asda, the works. Just unbelievable this stuff was ever allowed in children’s toys. https://www.which.co.uk/news/article/the-latest-product-recalls-from-which-a3wvq1N4wOPE

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