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Asbestos still kills hundreds of Kiwis a year – what every DIYer should know : Now dealing with a rare, aggressive cancer, former electrical apprentice Andrew ...
1news.co.nz/2026/10/31/asbestos-still-kills-hundreds-of-kiwis-a-year-what-every-diyer-should-know/
Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see March's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see March's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Asbestos in children's rooms - | and the results are alarming. 🚨 What researchers have now discovered is something all parents should know ... Show more
After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality: The Mamdani administration released more than 170,000 pages of documents related to the ...
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Boston’s Matthews Arena Redevelopment Hits Asbestos: Asbestos will slow Northeastern University’s project to turn the former Matthews Arena into a multipurpose ...
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Kmart to pay Chch parents $15k after asbestos found in play sand : The Disputes Tribunal found that the play sand purchased by the family was unsafe ...
1news.co.nz/2026/08/18/kmart-to-pay-chch-parents-15k-after-asbestos-found-in-play-sand/
Key FactsKmart ordered to pay Christchurch family over contaminated sand
Aug 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: odt.co.nz
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: odt.co.nz
- The couple sought $60,000 in total for contamination-related costs and future medical monitoring.
- The tribunal found the sand unsafe, not fit for purpose and of unacceptable quality under the Consumer Guarantees Act.
- Chrisp said her three-year-old twins played with 4 kg of sand in the backyard, and some was carried indoors on shoes and clothes.
- Chrisp said the family could not use the outdoor area for 67 days until remediation was completed.
Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see March's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Elle’s twins played with asbestos-contaminated coloured sand for a year. Why wasn’t she warned of its danger?
theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/09/asbestos-contaminated-coloured-sand-danger-new-zealand-elle-twins
Allegedly carcinogenic baby powder: Johnson & Johnson agrees to multi-billion dollar settlement in talc dispute
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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£7m extra for Oldham Coliseum refurb after toxic asbestos found: The theatre, on Fairbottom Street in the Greater Manchester town, has been undergoing a major ...
oldham-chronicle.co.uk/news-features/139/main-news/160252/£7m-extra-for-oldham-coliseum-refurb-after-toxic-asbestos-found
Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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On the beaches of Gadani in Pakistan, some of the world's largest ships are being scrapped. Freighters, oil tankers, and cruise ships end up here after ... Show more
Bridge renovation in Lübeck costs 2.8 million euros - | Asbestos must be removed: Die Stadt konnte keine Firma finden, die die Obere Lachswehrbrücke für maximal ...
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Residents near new housing development in Cleckheaton 'approaching summer with dread' due to fears over dust clouds
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see March's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Sand containing asbestos found on online marketplaces: Which? testing has resulted in more recalls for sand kits that contain asbestos. Find out more about the ...
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🚨 NEW ASBESTOS RECALL ALERT 🚨
Our testing has uncovered two more children's sand toys containing asbestos.
Even more alarming: one of these toys was ... Show more
Asbest: «Die Opfer haben keine Zeit für den langen Rechtsstreit»: Seit 1990 ist Asbest verboten, doch die Opferzahlen nehmen zu. Der Präsident einer ...
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Asbestos in Children's Play Sand Triggers Recalls in at Least a Dozen Countries: At least 12 countries have issued at least 80 recalls or warnings about toys and ...
consumerreports.org/babies-kids/toy-recalls/asbestos-in-childrens-play-sand-triggers-recalls-overseas-a9563932560/
⚠️ Urgent recall: Dunelm is recalling a range of novelty doorstops as the sand inside some products may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos ... Show more
⚠️ Urgent recall: Grafix Make Your Own Sand Bottle (Star & Heart) may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
Asbestos is a banned substance ... Show more
Decorative, play, and craft sand: Asbestos alert now also at Temu: Stiftung Warentest found asbestos in decorative, play, and craft sand. Find out now which ...
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Crayola forced to issue urgent recall for two products containing asbestos: Over 10 toys have also been subject to an asbestos -related recall
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Hartlepool construction worker diagnosed with incurable asbestos disease wins compensation
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⚠️ URGENT RECALL: Kids craft kit sold at John Lewis, Hobbycraft, Toy Master and garden centres
Galt is recalling its Nature Craft Kit after it was found that ... Show more
Suspected asbestos in Bergkamen Town Hall: Operations suspended: Suspected asbestos in Bergkamen Town Hall: Operations suspended since April 24 ...
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Urban explorer detained at Anglia Square demolition site: An urban explorer was detained at the Anglia Square demolition site while looking for evidence of ...
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⚠️😱 We tested 18 types of colored play sand—6 of them contained asbestos, which can cause cancer. All the results, the affected products ... Show more
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Cancer-causing asbestos found in 9 more toys after string of recalls across UK: PARENTS have been urged to bin a range of popular kids’ toys after ...
thesun.co.uk/news/38699141/cancer-asbestos-in-toys-uk-recalls/
⚠️ Urgent recall: Squishy dog and pug toys. The sand inside some toys may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos ... Show more
Asbestos released during renovation in Hanover: Trade supervisory authority shuts down Hanova construction site
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Gloggnitz court ruins: asbestos is now being removed, then demolition will begin - Neunkirchen
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Paid articlePaywall Ace Magashule asbestos trial not getting off the ground any time soon: The case in which former Free State premier Ace Magashule and 17 others are charged in ...
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Recall: Asbestos suspected again in toys from Woolworth Austria: The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety (AGES) is announcing a recall of toys ...
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Aldi, Lidl and M&S product recalls for 2026 – see February's latest food and toy safety alerts
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Urgent recall warning to parents over fears another children's toy is contaminated with asbestos
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Also in Baden-Württemberg - | Asbestos in toys? Recall at Woolworth, TK Maxx and Hema
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Numerous recalls in Germany: Asbestos in colored play sand and toy figures: Carcinogenic asbestos has been found in colored play and craft sand in various ...
test.de/Verbraucherschuetzer-warnen-Asbest-in-buntem-Spielsand-gefunden-6281991-0/
EWN Feb 19
Cholota still mulling next move after bid to dodge corruption charges fails: The Free State High Court delivered a blow to Moroadi Cholota when it ruled it had ...
ewn.co.za/2026/02/19/cholota-still-mulling-next-move-after-bid-to-dodge-corruption-charges-fails
Microplastics: The new asbestos that no one wants to ban.: Researchers are finding the particles in blood and organs. The health risks are enormous – | but ...
telepolis.de/article/Mikroplastik-Das-neue-Asbest-das-niemand-verbieten-will-11170216.html
Which? investigation finds conflicting advice in Hobbycraft asbestos recall: The retailer recalled its Giant Box of Craft earlier this week after independent ...
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Key FactsHobbycraft recalls craft kit after reported asbestos traces
Jan 28, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: mirror.co.uk
- Hobbycraft said independent testing identified asbestos traces in a limited number of samples from a previously sold children's sand product.
- The parent said an accredited lab detected fibrous tremolite asbestos in three of the five sand colors.
- Hobbycraft said there was no evidence of injury or other harm to customers.
- Customers should stop using the kit and keep it away from children; disposal and refund guidance is available online, through customer service and in stores.
Asbestos in Burgenland: Measures "insufficient": Greenpeace presents action plan - | Burgenland
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Debris which may contain asbestos released onto beach by crumbling promenade sinkhole
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Newzroom Afrika Feb 03
[WATCH] Former Free State premier Ace Magashule's ex personal assistant Moroadi Cholota's lawyer, Adv. Loyiso Makapela is presenting her case on why ... Show more
The Citizen Feb 03
‘They knew what they were doing’: Moroadi Cholota insists state misled US in unlawful extradition
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Urgent warning for parents as asbestos found in Hobbycraft children's toy: The retailer has removed the play sand from sale
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Science Friday Jan 23
Tracking The Toxic Fallout Of The LA Fires: Urban fires can release all kinds of chemicals. One year after fires hit Los Angeles, scientists are trying to ...
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Widow of former factory worker at Aston Martin site near Banbury appeals for information following his asbestos-related death
banburyguardian.co.uk/news/people/widow-of-former-factory-worker-at-aston-martin-site-near-banbury-appeals-for-information-following-his-asbestos-related-death-5488179
Advocates sue Trump officials for answers on East Wing asbestos risks: White House officials have said “extensive” abatement efforts occurred before the East ...
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Trump Officials Sued Over Terrifying White House Teardown Risk: The administration has ignored requests for information about whether any asbestos safety ...
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Tons of asbestos disposed of in forests - | Farmer has to pay for disposal himself
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“Asbestos” writer and director Juri Sternburg on the German film industry: | “Better than its reputation and worse than its potential”
vogue.de/artikel/juri-sternburg-interview-drehbuchautor-regisseur-asbest-staffel-2
FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics: RFK Jr signed order withdrawing rule that would mandate testing for the ...
theguardian.com/environment/2025/nov/28/fda-proposal-asbestos-testing-talc-cosmetics
Coloured sand recall to cost Stroud after-school care operator thousands of dollars for small clean-up
abc.net.au/news/2025-11-20/coloured-sand-asbestos-removal-cost/106029248
Asbestos found in Haag: “This is going to be expensive” – How the police are now investigating what the community is hoping for.
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Auckland school returns positive test results for asbestos in play sand: Several coloured play sand products have been recalled after tests found a naturally ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/579375/auckland-school-returns-positive-test-results-for-asbestos-in-play-sand
Ministry says the cancer risk is low from brief exposure but urges immediate caution.
🔗 ‘Stop using them immediately’: Kmart coloured sand toys recalled after asbestos detected
Australian schools shut over asbestos risk in children's sand: The Australian regulator has recalled several sand products used by children for play ...
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'Chaos situation' as potential asbestos exposure in coloured sand closes Canberra schools
abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/act-chaos-situation-as-asbestos-sand-closes-schools/106011744
Seven schools and early learning centres have closed over possible exposure.
🔗 Schools, preschools close after sand recalled over asbestos fears
Popular kids' play product recalled over asbestos fears: The decorative sand six-pack was sold at Officeworks outlets around the country.
9news.com.au/national/coloured-play-sand-recalled-officeworks-asbestos-fears/be6b0481-0c33-4b50-a6c7-d6bfcc948687
What we know about the coloured sand recalled from Officeworks, Woolworths over traces of asbestos
abc.net.au/news/2025-11-14/what-is-this-asbestos-sand/106008884
Australian schools closed over asbestos-contaminated sand: Fifteen primary schools and three preschools were shut in Australia, after traces of chrysotile ...
1news.co.nz/2025/11/14/australian-schools-closed-over-asbestos-contaminated-sand/
Torrance post office partially reopens after asbestos remediation: Torrance's main post office has partially reopened after roughly three months of asbestos ...
dailybreeze.com/2025/11/13/torrance-post-office-partially-reopens-after-asbestos-remediation/
Dozens of schools and childcare centres report using asbestos-contaminated sand: Schools have been told not to attempt to clean the asbestos up ...
rnz.co.nz/news/national/578879/dozens-of-schools-and-childcare-centres-report-using-asbestos-contaminated-sand
Paid articlePaywall Husum: Demolition of North Sea Hotel at Dockkoog Begins: It's starting: The old North Sea Hotel at Dockkoog is finally being demolished after 7 years of ...
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Daughter wants answers for father's asbestos-related death: David Cockman worked at Wellman Incandescent Furnace Co Limited in Barrow in Furness and ...
malverngazette.co.uk/news/25616190.daughter-wants-answers-fathers-asbestos-related-death/
Newzroom Afrika Nov 12 25
The SAHRC has raised concerns about the state of pit latrines, crumbling buildings and the use of asbestos in classrooms in public schools ... Show more
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Düsseldorf: Asbestos discovered in harbor house: The old harbor office building next to the state parliament in Düsseldorf is probably beyond saving from ...
rp-online.de/nrw/staedte/duesseldorf/duesseldorf-asbest-im-hafenhaeuschen-entdeckt_aid-138845951
The contamination complicates the refurbishment of maximum-security cash vaults.
🔗 Reserve Bank building could be closed for weeks due to asbestos
BusinessDesk Nov 12 25
Workers at the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s office in Wellington are working from home for several weeks after the Nov 6 quake shook loose dangerous asbestos ... Show more
Asbestos scare sends Reserve Bank's Wellington staff working from home for weeks
Asbestos scare sends Reserve Bank's Wellington staff working from home for weeks