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ACCC Recalls Kids' Sand Products Over Asbestos Risk

11/13/2025

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recalled children's sand products sold at Officeworks due to potential asbestos contamination.
Affected products include Kadink Sand (1.3kg), Educational Colours Rainbow Sand (1.3kg), and Creatistics Coloured Sand (1kg), available from January 2020 to October 2025.
Laboratory tests found tremolite asbestos, a banned substance in Australia, in some samples, prompting immediate disposal instructions for consumers.

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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has recalled children's sand products sold at Officeworks due to potential asbestos contamination.
Affected products include Kadink Sand (1.3kg), Educational Colours Rainbow Sand (1.3kg), and Creatistics Coloured Sand (1kg), available from January 2020 to October 2025.
Laboratory tests found tremolite asbestos, a banned substance in Australia, in some samples, prompting immediate disposal instructions for consumers.