Coloured play sand asbestos scare grows as more Kmart products recalled
“The release of respirable asbestos fibres is unlikely to occur in its current state, unless the sand is…
New Zealand Food Safety recalls Tom & Luke Snackaballs over presence of hard plastic
The products are packaged in plastic pouches and sold at select retail outlets and supermarkets throughout New Zealand.…
Children’s book Play Wild recalled over unsafe edible flower advice
Bateman Books spokeswoman Lise Clayton said the author noticed the inaccuracy while working on a separate piece about…
Miki Sand Art Set recalled after asbestos-like fibres found in testing
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Coloured sand products test positive for asbestos contamination as more products recalled
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Choking risk prompts Kmart recall of Anko Pop and Surprise Playset
The product has been on sale from January 2020 to November 2025 and only batch 20/25 from Vietnam…
Foodstuffs fined $39,000 for selling recalled hummus linked to salmonella contamination
“However, Foodstuffs South Island sold 39 of the affected units to consumers. These should have been removed from…
Central Hawke’s Bay libraries close after use of recalled magic sand
“Our Waste Team says if you have the recalled coloured sand, place it in a sealed clear container…
MPI recalls Regal salmon dip batch after discovering labelling error
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Back Country Cuisine recalls bolognaise meals over undeclared egg allergen
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Peanuts sold at Woolworths, FreshChoice and Supervalue stores recalled over metal contamination risk
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Sunscreens Are Being Pulled From Shelves. But Which Ones Are Safe? Dermatologists Share Their Picks
As more products are recalled over SPF concerns, Ashleigh Cometti talks to four experts about what to look…