Toys contaminated with asbestos

A popular children’s sand toy has been pulled from sale after tests found it was contaminated with asbestos.

Craftplay Sand Art Bottles, sold as a pack of 10 through Amazon’s marketplace, have been recalled over fears that the potentially dangerous material could pose a health risk. Customers who have bought the kits are being urged to stop using them immediately and contact their local authority for advice on safe disposal. The sand bottles were manufactured by Anthony Peters Mfg Co Ltd and are understood to have originated in China. The Amazon product code is B0B15J7N2B. Recall information published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has not specified how long the kit was available for sale before being withdrawn.