Superdeal NZ issues further recall for coloured sand due to asbestos

Thursday 20 November 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 20 Nov 2025, 5:03pm

In this story Auckland Council, Ministry of Education

Superdeal NZ has issued a voluntary recall for 15 coloured sand products sold at over 100 stores nationwide after laboratory tests detected asbestos. In Auckland, concerned parents and teachers are delivering potentially contaminated play sand to designated council drop-off sites.

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1. 1NewsThu 20 Nov 2025, 3:17pm

   Further recall issued for more coloured sand sold nationwide (opens in new tab)

2. RNZThu 20 Nov 2025, 5:03pm

   Concrned parents and teachers drop off potenitally contaminated coloured play sand at Auckland Council drop sites (opens in new tab)