Primark recalls two Halloween gonks over asbestos fears

Primark issues urgent recall as Halloween decorations could cause 'serious or fatal illness'

Primark has issued an urgent recall of two Halloween gonk doorstep decorations over fears they could contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) warned that sand used as filling inside the seasonal ornaments may be contaminated with a small amount of the hazardous substance.Breathing asbestos can be incredibly dangerous. "Tiny asbestos fibres can get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues, and the diseases can be s…

Primark recalls Halloween gonks over fears they could contain asbestos

Shoppers are being urged to stop using two Primark Halloween gonks immediately after a safety alert warned they may contain asbestos-contaminated sand.

Primark recalls two Halloween gonks over asbestos fears

The products present a risk to health as the sand sealed inside the gonks may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos, the OPSS said.

Primark urgently recalls Halloween decorations contaminated with ASBESTOS

PRIMARK has urgently recalled Halloween decorations contaminated with asbestos and has urged shoppers to "stop using immediately". Customers...