Tag: Asbestos recall


  • Coloured Sand Recall: Asbestos Contamination Sparks Online Marketplace Crackdown in Australia

    Coloured Sand Recall: Asbestos Contamination Sparks Online Marketplace Crackdown in Australia

    Overview of the recall A national recall of 32 coloured sand products has put a spotlight on safety controls within online marketplaces in Australia. The recall, triggered by potential asbestos contamination, follows tests and consumer complaints that raised concerns about the safety of products widely used for arts, crafts, and educational projects. The incident underscores…

  • Coloured sand recall exposes gaps in online marketplaces after asbestos warning

    Coloured sand recall exposes gaps in online marketplaces after asbestos warning

    Background: the asbestos recall of coloured sand An official national recall has pulled 32 coloured sand products from shelves and online listings due to potential asbestos contamination. The recall precipitated days of removal from mass marketplaces, including major Australian platforms, raising questions about how quickly hazardous items are identified and removed from popular sites and…

  • Coloured Sand Recall Australia: ACT Schools Update Today

    Coloured Sand Recall Australia: ACT Schools Update Today

    Coloured Sand Recall Expands as asbestos Concerns Persist The recall of coloured sand products amid asbestos contamination fears has expanded, as Australian authorities closely monitor consumer safety while the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) prepares to decide when schools closed on Friday might reopen. With continuing investigations into product safety, families, schools, and retailers are all…