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Consumer Reports: A mother's mission for safer button batteries

22 Sep 2026, 00:17 GMT By https://www.facebook.com/KRGVNews2
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Article Consumer Reports: A mother's mission for safer button batteries
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Button batteries power many everyday items around the house, but they can pose a serious danger to young children. Beyond the risk of choking, swallowing one can cause severe internal burns and, in some cases, death. Consumer Reports says new technology may make these batteries safer, but parents still need to take precautions now.