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Children's toys recalled from four major retailers over asbestos contamination

Four major retailers are part of a recall after asbestos was found in children's sand kits, including products sold on Amazon Marketplace and Asda.
The affected kits include a Montessori sand art tray and the GL Style Sand Bottle Art Heart or Stars set.
Regulators warn that tremolite asbestos is carcinogenic and can cause lung disease even at low exposure.
Which? criticized online marketplaces for continuing sales of potentially dangerous recalled products.
Amazon and TikTok Shop have removed affected items and are conducting further investigations.
Asda issued a full product recall and urged customers to stop using the products and return them for a refund.
The OPSS says recalls cover similar sand products dating back to November, signaling ongoing safety concerns.
eBay is removing identified listings and conducting scans for similar items.
OPSS emphasized the ongoing risk from asbestos in consumer products and urged vigilance.
The report notes that online marketplaces have faced recalls and investigations amid rising safety concerns.

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