This recall has a weird cultural echo. It reminds me of those 1970s “Silly Putty” ads where kids ate the stuff—and survived. We’ve come a long way, but the “vintage aesthetic” trend is making old-school materials cool again.
Think about it: farm-to-table for toys? We want wooden blocks and natural clays. But “natural” doesn’t always mean safe. Asbestos is literally a rock, and rocks aren’t always your friend.
A fun fact: asbestos was once called the “miracle mineral” because it’s fireproof, strong, and cheap. Until we realized it’s also a lung cancer culprit. Now it’s the villain in a church basement renovation—and apparently, in a kids’ craft kit.
Children's toys found with asbestos recalled from multiple supermarkets
So, what do you do if you own one of these? Check the lot numbers (listed on the CPSC website right now). If your “Fairy Dust” slime matches the recall, stop using it immediately and contact the company for a refund. No, you can’t just throw it in the trash; asbestos requires special disposal.
