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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Contaminated toys with asbestos: concerned products, risks, advice... Everything you need to know about the DGCCRF alert

French consumer safety officials have warned against the use of certain sand-based toys after asbestos was discovered in some instances, urging parents to protect their children.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Payments Declared Invalid by the Government are Now to Be Made - Settlement Reached with Construction Asbestos Victims

The Japanese government has agreed to compensate a construction worker who was exposed to asbestos, settling a lawsuit that challenged the rejection of his compensation claim.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Asbestos in sand-based toys: the Fraud Repression calls to suspend the commercialization of all the affected products

French authorities have called for the suspension of all sand-based toys due to the discovery of asbestos contaminating some of these products.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Shein urges customers to 'stop using popular item immediately' over serious health risk

Shein has recalled a popular sand product due to asbestos contamination concerns, urging customers to stop using it immediately.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Tesco issues urgent recall of children's product over risk of asbestos

Tesco has recalled a children's arts and crafts kit due to potential asbestos contamination.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ Guardian Australia
National & Local

Traditional owners sue Western Australia government for $1.5bn to clean up toxic asbestos at Wittenoom

Indigenous Australians are suing the Western Australia government for $1.5 billion over the cleanup of toxic asbestos at Wittenoom, a site severely contaminated since the mid-20th century.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Sand Drawing Board

Asbestos has been discovered in a sand drawing board intended for children's play, prompting its removal from sale.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Children's Toy

Asbestos was discovered in a children's drawing tablet made from sand, which was purchased from AliExpress, prompting safety authorities to warn consumers about the risks.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Asbestos Found in Play Sand in Finland

Asbestos has been found in children's play sand in Finland during a safety inspection by the Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes).

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Did you buy this toy? - don't let your child play with it

A warning has been issued regarding Stretcherz toys, which may contain asbestos, prompting immediate halting of use and return to sellers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Toys sold at Tokmanni may contain asbestos

Stretchers brand stretchy toys, sold at Tokmanni stores, may contain asbestos, prompting the manufacturer to urge consumers to stop using them immediately.

Feb 25 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Wittenoom traditional owners launch $1.5 billion compensation claim

Wittenoom traditional owners have filed a $1.5 billion compensation claim against the West Australian government over asbestos contamination.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Asbestos truck crashes on Bruce Highway and spills load into creek

An asbestos truck accident on the Bruce Highway near Townsville has resulted in injuries and a hazardous asbestos spill into a nearby creek.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Hobbycraft recalls children's product over asbestos contamination fears

Hobbycraft has recalled a children's product over concerns of asbestos contamination, urging customers to stop using it immediately for safety reasons.

Feb 24 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Popular toys sold at Tesco, M&S and Amazon urgently recalled as they contain asbestos

A number of popular toys sold at major retailers have been urgently recalled due to the presence of asbestos, posing serious health risks to children.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Two South West backpacker hostels forced to shut over asbestos risks

Two backpacker hostels in Bunbury, Western Australia, have been closed due to non-compliance with asbestos safety regulations, leading to a housing shortage for workers in the area.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Natura will pay US$ 67 million for lawsuit against Avon in the USA over contaminated product

Natura has agreed to pay US$ 67 million to settle a lawsuit involving Avon in the United States regarding allegations of asbestos contamination in talc products.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natura signs $67 million agreement to end US lawsuit over Avon talc

Natura Cosmรฉticos has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit in the United States regarding asbestos contamination in Avon talc products.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Asda recalls products over asbestos contamination fears and choking hazard

Asda has announced an urgent recall of several toy products due to serious health risks, including potential asbestos contamination and choking hazards for children.

Feb 22 โ€ข 01:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Island lighthouse keepers' cottages to be demolished by reef authority

Authorities plan to demolish dilapidated lighthouse keepers' cottages on Pine Islet due to asbestos concerns and preservation efforts of the Great Barrier Reef.

Feb 21 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Aldi and Asda urgently recall children's toys - 'stop using immediately'

Aldi and Asda have recalled certain children's toys due to concerns that they may be contaminated with asbestos, advising consumers to cease usage immediately.

Feb 20 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

In Several Federal States: Aldi Sรผd and Action Recall Toys Due to Asbestos Danger

Aldi Sรผd and Action have initiated a recall of baby and children's toys in several German federal states due to the potential presence of asbestos in some toy figures.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Asda issues urgent 'do not use' warning for toy as it contains asbestos โ€” check now

Asda has issued a recall for certain toys after discovering they contain asbestos, urging customers to stop using them immediately.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Some South Australian school classrooms are 'literally falling apart'

A report reveals that many South Australian schools suffer from severe structural issues, including mould, asbestos, and collapsed ceilings, as the state approaches an election where education funding is a key issue.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Carcinogenic substance in Johnson's powder raises questions about children's product safety

Reports reveal that Johnson & Johnson's talc powder contains the carcinogenic substance asbestos, prompting concerns about the safety of children's products.

Feb 14 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Two Hobbycraft children's craft kits recalled over asbestos risk

Two children's craft kits by Hobbycraft have been recalled due to potential asbestos contamination in the sand included in the products.

Feb 14 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Warning to 'double tape, bag and secure' toys and craft supplies in health alert

A health alert has been issued regarding the recall of toys and craft supplies due to potential asbestos contamination.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Eternit, endless trick: the Court of Cassation imposes the translation of the sentence, Schmidheiny saves himself again

The Italian Court of Cassation has mandated the translation of a sentence condemning Swiss businessman Stephan Schmidheiny to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter related to victims from an asbestos plant.

Feb 11 โ€ข 19:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Many of our friends are dead": in Cap Corse, the demolition of the asbestos factory revives the painful memory of 'white hell'

The demolition of France's largest asbestos factory in Canari, Cap Corse, brings back painful memories for the community, as many former workers succumbed to asbestos-related diseases.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Belgium: Authorities suspend sale of sand used in children's toys due to asbestos concerns

The Belgian government has called on companies to suspend the sale of sand typically used in children's toys amid concerns that these products may be contaminated with asbestos, although no contaminated sand has been found in Belgium so far.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Asbestos in Skavsta's control tower - flights redirected

Asbestos has been found in the control tower at Skavsta Airport, leading to its closure for decontamination work.

Feb 5 โ€ข 15:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Asbestos discovered in Skavsta's control tower โ€“ all flights redirected

Asbestos was found in Skavsta airport's control tower, causing all commercial flights to be redirected and affecting emergency operations until the tower is cleared.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

The City of Split Calls on Citizens to Report Locations of Asbestos

The City of Split has urged property owners and users to report locations of asbestos in buildings and land, along with estimates of the quantity, type, and status of asbestos-containing materials, to aid in waste management planning.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

No plans to increase security at Wittenoom after blogger's 'devastating' visit

A travel blogger faced criticism for visiting the asbestos-contaminated site of Wittenoom with her young daughter, yet the WA government has no plans to enhance security at the site.

Feb 3 โ€ข 22:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
National & Local

Due to asbestos, Bezruฤova nursery school in Beneลกov had to be closed for 4 months. Children are back now

The Bezruฤova nursery school in Beneลกov has reopened after being closed for four months due to asbestos contamination.

Jan 7 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Markt Schwaben: Construction Waste Near School Worries Parents

A concerned father has raised alarms about potentially hazardous materials, possibly asbestos, stored near a school in Markt Schwaben, heightening parental anxiety about children's safety.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
Crime & Justice

Students Absent from School for a Month After Asbestos Pile Discovered Near School in Petah Tikva

Students at Paul Koor School in Petah Tikva were absent for nearly a month after parents discovered an asbestos pile nearby, claiming the municipality concealed this information from them.

Jan 2 โ€ข 17:37 UTC

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