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A parent fielding concerns from others after testing found asbestos in a range of coloured play sand says they feel like nobody is giving them clear advice on what to do with sand in their homes.
Several schools and early learning services are closed after asbestos was found in rainbow sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics.
But students will be back at at least one of them on Wednesday after tests came back clear.
The products were recalled because Tremolite (a naturally occurring asbestos in quartz) had been found in samples during lab testing.
The recall expanded to four Kmart products over the weekend.
Kmart's advice was to stop using the sand immediately and to wear gloves and a mask while getting rid of it according to local rules.
A Kmart spokesperson said trace amounts of asbestos were found in an Anko-brand 14-piece sand castle building set. It also recalled three other magic sand products in blue, green and pink.
'What if our house is contaminated?'
Christchurch father of two Chris Barnett said it was concerning to hear about the contamination scare.
The play sand in his home had been gifted and used both indoors and outside.
"We're looking at how much have we got in the house and where is it, the kids' craft box which is a giant box with mostly Kmart, or in the cupboard and paint and chalks and colouring books
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