A new recall has been issued for coloured sand sold by Australian chemists that may contain asbestos.
The recall follows the removal of several other products by retailers due to contamination concerns, which resulted in the closure of dozens of schools.
The MIKI Sand Art Set was sold at 857 retailers nationwide, including major pharmacy chains.
"The products may cause a risk to health as initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with tremolite - type asbestos," the product recall said.
The sand sets were sold between July 24, 2023, and November 20, 2025. They contained 12 sand colours, 12 card designs, a tray and shaping tool, and have the model codes 8369 and 8445.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said consumers should stop using the products immediately, safely dispose of the product and contact the place of purchase, with proof of purchase, to arrange a full refund.
Other coloured sand recalled
Kmart issued a recall on November 16 for a 14-piece Sand Castle Building Set and tubs of magic sand in blue, green, and pink due to asbestos concerns.
The retailer said the products were sold at Kmart and Target stores nationwide, as well as online and through its app.
Officeworks issued a recall on November 13 for Kadink Decorative Sand, a pack of six tubes of coloured sand, including pink, purple, yellow, white, blue, and green.
The sand was sold between August 1, 2020, and November 12, 2025.
Educational Colours issued a recall on November 12 for more than 20 rainbow sand products.
Various coloured packs of 1.3kg Rainbow Sand, 1kg Creatistics - Coloured Sand and 1.3kg Kadink - Coloured Decorative Sand were included in the recall.
The products were sold between 1 January 1, 2020, and November 12, 2025.
The ACCC said it continued to work with health and safety, and other relevant state, territory and Commonwealth agencies as this issue evolves.
For safe disposal advice from the Asbestos and Silica Safety and Eradication Agency and health information from the Environmental Health Standing Committee (enHealth), visit the ACCC Product Safety website.
Ayden Dawkins
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