Hibiscus Coast families are urged to stop using certain coloured sands after two more recalls for asbestos.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has confirmed asbestos in several coloured sand samples after fresh testing.

Two more products are now recalled: Rainbow Sand Art Toy and Craft Sand 380g, both sold at discount stores nationwide.

That brings the total to four recalls, alongside Kmart’s 14 piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand, and Educational Colours Rainbow Sand and Creatistics Coloured Sand.

“We know this is worrying anyone who may have come into contact with these products,” said MBIE product safety spokesperson Ian Caplin.

“Our advice is that people stop using them immediately and follow the relevant advice for safe containment and disposal.”

Households should check coloured sand at home, stop using it, avoid touching the sand, and follow Health New Zealand advice on safe containment, removal and disposal.

Schools, early learning centres and other workplaces should stop using these products, not let children play with the sand, and follow guidance from the Ministry of Education or WorkSafe on how to handle and dispose of it.

Recall details and the full list of retailers are on the Product Safety New Zealand website.

There is no need for urgent medical attention, and anyone with health concerns can call Healthline on 0800 611 116.

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