More than 70 public schools in the Australian Capital Territory were closed on Monday after the consumer regulator recalled several children's sand products over concerns they could contain asbestos.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued recalls for products sold at major retailers including Officeworks, Kmart and Target. Officeworks also took its own decision to recall additional products.
Laboratory testing detected asbestos in some samples, prompting further closures in Tasmania and New Zealand. However, the consumer watchdog said the risk to children was low.
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