Two brands of children's coloured sand recalled over asbestos concerns

Wednesday 12 November 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 12 Nov 2025, 6:51pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Creatistics, Educational Colours

Educational Colours Rainbow Sand and Creatistics coloured sand have been recalled due to the potential presence of tremolite, a naturally occurring asbestos. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has advised consumers to stop using these products immediately following lab testing results.

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1. The Post via StuffWed 12 Nov 2025, 5:08pm

   Kids’ arts and craft products recalled due to possible asbestos contamination (opens in new tab)

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2. RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:04pm

   'Act immediately': Two brands of children's coloured sand recalled over asbestos concern (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:47pm

   'Act immediately': Children's coloured sand recalled (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZWed 12 Nov 2025, 6:51pm

   Asbestos concern in kids coloured sand, two brands issue recall (opens in new tab)