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Rangoli decorative powder (Ascension sand) - sold online at Silkrute — recall

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-05-06

Hazard: Silkrute is recalling this product beca…

Silkrute Rangoli decorative powder contains asbestos-consistent mineral fibres

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-05-06
Manufacturer	Silkrute
Hazard description	Silkrute is recalling this product because testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. The latest Health New Zealand advice is: Exposure to asbestos does not cause any immediate health problems. The health conditions linked to asbestos develop over a long period – typically 15 to 40 years. The risk of developing asbestos-related health conditions, such as some types of cancer and lung disease, is linked to the nature and quantity of asbestos and the length of time a person was exposed to it. There is no safe level and therefore we try to avoid all exposure. F…
Remedy	Stop using the products immediately. Follow the specialist advice on safe containment, removal and disposal for: Households/individuals from Health NZ here Asbestos in sand Educational facilities from Ministry of Education here Asbestos in coloured sand - Ministry of Education Other workplaces from WorkSafe here Asbestos in coloured sand \| WorkSafe If you purchased this product for personal, domestic or household use, contact the supplier for refund options. If you’ve incurred losses (e.g. in clean-up costs etc), you might be able to obtain damages from the supplier under the Consumer Guarant…
Recall number	N2026X056
Official notice	View source ↗

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