The issue has led to the closure of schools and parks, most recently in North East England. It is believed the affected toys contain sand sourced from specific quarries in China

More than 39 recall notices have been issued since November relating to asbestos-contaminated sand products

Asbestos has been found in children's sand kits sold online, a concerning investigation reveals.

The issue has led to the closure of schools and parks, most recently in North East England. It is believed the affected toys contain sand sourced from specific quarries in China

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