Just 5 days ago, (February 27th 2026), the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), issued an urgent consumer alert following recalls of toys sold in a number of retailers across Ireland due to the possible presence of asbestos.
Asbestos is banned across the EU because it poses a risk to health. The CCPC said a My Living World – Worm World Kit was recalled last week after laboratory testing detected tremolite asbestos in some samples of the sand included with the product. The kit is intended to house worms so children can study them.
The CCPC has also highlighted a separate recall being carried out by HTI Toys involving Stretcherz Toys, where the sand inside the product may contain asbestos.
Consumer advice.
The CCPC is advising anyone who has the affected products at home to:
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Seal the product in a heavy-duty plastic bag, label it clearly, and store it securely out of reach of children.
- Contact your local authority for advice on collection and disposal.
- Contact the retailer where the item was purchased to request a refund before disposal.
- Full batch code details are available on the CCPC website.
Irish Retailers confirmed to date for the Worm World Kit.
The CCPC confirm the My Living World – Worm World Kit has been sold and distributed through a number of Irish retailers, including:
- Oliver Douglas & Sons, Roscrea Road, Birr, Co Offaly.
- Banba Toymaster, 48 Mary Street, Dublin 1.
- Hopkins Toymaster, Main Street, Wicklow Town.
- Toy Corner, Moycullen, Galway.
- Eamonn Fahey Toymaster, Crossmolina Road, Ballina, Co Mayo
- Kellys Toymaster, Church Road, Tullamore, Co Offaly
The CCPC also confirm it has been in contact with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited (SLS Ltd) and relevant schools regarding the Worm World Kit recall.
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