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Handmade Gummy Worm earrings and Salted Pretzel earrings sold at Joy's Handmade Boutique — recall
Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2025-12-10
Hazard: White craft sand ('Sugar') used on the …
Joy's Handmade boutique earrings contain craft sand with asbestos contamination
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| Country | New Zealand |
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| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2025-12-10 |
| Manufacturer | Joy's Handmade boutique |
| Hazard description | White craft sand ('Sugar') used on the earrings has been independently recalled by the supplier citing asbestos contamination, potentially leading to asbestos contamination on the earrings. While the craft sand has been baked onto the clay and then stuck on with resin, reducing the possibility of asbestos fibers becoming airborne, a hazard remains from potential asbestos contamination on the product. |
| Remedy | Stop wearing them. Place them in a sealed bag or container. Place that bag into a second plastic bag and seal securely with tape. Contact your local council for details of disposal. Refer to further advice on disposal and clean up from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand. Contact Joy's Handmade Boutique to arrange a remedy under the Consumer Guarantees Act. If anyone has used these products, there is no need for urgent medical attention. You can call Healthline free anytime on 0800 611 116 anytime to discuss any health concerns you may have. Healthline can advise if you, a child or a family membe… |
| Recall number | N2025X065 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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Joy's Handmade boutique recalls in other markets
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