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Story summary
- Hobbycraft withdrew bottles of children’s play sand after a parent found fibrous tremolite asbestos in a craft kit, without issuing a recall notice.
- The risk to children is considered low.
- The incident follows similar recalls in Australia.
- Critics condemn the government for not reinstating powers to withdraw hazardous goods under revised product safety laws.
- They argue current regulations inadequately protect consumers.
