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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

Country	New Zealand
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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