Toys are being recalled due to asbestos contamination. 

Hello and thank you for posting.

I am sorry this has caused you huge amounts of anxiety, I hope I can reassure you.

Many people worry when they think they or their children may have been exposed to asbestos. But, even though your child played with these toys a lot, this is still short‑term, low‑level exposure, which is highly unlikely to cause asbestos‑related diseases.

Asbestos is still a very common substance and most people are exposed to a very small amount of asbestos fibres in their lives and yet asbestos related diseases are rare. So if you can, try not to be overly worried. It is regular occupational exposure to asbestos over many years that is known to increase the risk of lung disease and cancer, often two or three decades later.

It's worth bearing in mind that practically everyone is exposed to asbestos and that low levels are present in our environment as it can be found in air and soil and yet very few people become ill. 

You can read more about asbestos exposure on the British Lung Cancer Foundation website.

I hope this helps.

If you need further support with managing your anxiety, or if you feel it's getting worse then do speak to your GP. Mind, the mental health charity have tools that can help manage anxiety and worry if useful.

Take care 

Sarah.