Key facts
- Children's sand kits sold online were found to contain tremolite asbestos.
- Affected products were available on Amazon, Asda, eBay, and TikTok Shop.
- One contaminated product remained for sale despite a previous recall notice.
- The consumer group Which? conducted the investigation and testing.
- Online marketplaces are urged to implement proactive safety checks.
The presence of asbestos, a known carcinogen, in children's products poses a significant health risk. Asbestos fibers can cause severe respiratory diseases if inhaled. The discovery in widely available sand kits sold through major online retailers highlights potential gaps in product safety checks and the risks associated with e-commerce platforms, especially when products are not proactively removed after a recall.