- Over 30 children's toys, including sand art kits and stretchy rubber toys, have been recalled in the UK since the start of the year due to asbestos contamination.
- Major retailers such as Tesco, Primark, Matalan and Argos have removed these products from sale after the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) identified the hazardous substance.
- The asbestos is believed to originate from sand in Chinese mines, where natural asbestos fibers can occur and product labeling rules are less rigorous.
- Consumers are urged to check the OPSS website for recalled items, immediately stop using them, secure them, and return them to the place of purchase.
- The recalls have prompted concerns about product safety, with consumer groups like Which? calling for stronger checks and better regulation to prevent dangerous products from reaching shelves.
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