Published July 2, 2021, 12:57 PM
An anti-toxics watchdog told parents on Friday, July 2 to keep button or coin batteries out of children’s reach in order to avoid incidents of choking or poisoning.
LEAK SPOTTED–A pack of assorted button batteries. The battery in the middle has already begun to leak in-package. (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN)
“Button batteries that are used for toys and other electronic products may pose a health hazard to young children as they can accidentally put this tiny object in the mouth, place it in the nose or push it in the ear,” EcoWaste Coalition Chemical Safety Campaigner Thony Dizon said in a statement.