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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has discovered that some coloured sand containing asbestos originated from a specific quarry in China. This revelation comes after a voluntary recall of the sand from various retailers, including Educational Colours, Officeworks, Kmart, and Target. The sand was found to contain tremolite and chrysotile asbestos, but the risk to human health is considered low due to the natural state of the asbestos fibers.
The ACCC's investigation is ongoing, aiming to identify the responsible Chinese company and ensure the safety of consumers. Despite the low health risk, a precautionary approach is being taken, with over 1,000 schools and early learning centers affected and some schools closed for cleaning. The incident highlights the importance of product safety regulations and the need for suppliers to conduct thorough testing.
Keywords: asbestos sand, ACCC investigation, China quarry, product recall, consumer safety