MBIE says it's working hard to deal with issues regarding sand products potentially contaminated with asbestos. 

EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos, Creatistics Coloured Sand, 1 kilo, and four Kmart NZ Magic Sand products have been recalled.

MBIE Product Safety Spokesperson Ian Caplin says they are acting with an abundance of caution - and people shouldn't panic. 

"The potential impact of asbestos exposure is a long-term thing, people don't need to take immediate steps to manage their health."

Anyone concerned about health effects should call Healthline. 

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MBIE says it's working hard to deal with issues regarding sand products potentially contaminated with asbestos.&nbsp;
EC Rainbow Sand 1.3 kilos, Creatistics Coloured Sand, 1 kilo, and four Kmart NZ Magic Sand products have been recalled.
MBIE Product Safety Spokesperson Ian Caplin says they are acting with an abundance of caution - and people shouldn't panic.&nbsp;
"The potential impact of asbestos exposure is a long-term thing, people don't need to take immediate steps to manage their health."
Anyone concerned about health effects should call Healthline.&nbsp;
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Ian Caplin: MBIE Product Safety Spokesperson issues warning over asbestos-contaminated sand

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