A watusi is a type of Christmas firework that is popular in the Philippines. [1] Its ingredients are yellow phosphorus, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, and trinitrotoluene. [2] [3] The ingredients in the firework are highly toxic, and ingestion can lead to painful death. [4]

Dec 27, 2019 · El diablo: tubular firecrackers with a wick, also known as labintador. Watusi: usually reddish in color and has the same diameter and length as a match stick, usually ignited by friction to produce little crackling explosions that seem to make it dance.

Each year dozens of young children are killed or disabled after eating the brightly coloured traditional fireworks, mistaking them for sweets. Watusi is sold in corner shops or by street vendors for less than one peso (1.5 p; 1 US cent) per 2-3 cm long stick.

A watusi is a type of Christmas firework that is popular in the Philippines. Its ingredients are yellow phosphorus, potassium chlorate, potassium nitrate, and trinitrotoluene. The ingredients in the firework are highly toxic, and ingestion can lead to painful death.

Dec 28, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — Department of Health (DOH) tells the public that should anyone accidentally swallow a watusi, the person is advised to refrain from inducing himself/herself to vomit the firework. The reminder comes on Thursday, after a four-year-old boy from Calabarzon accidentally swallowed watusi inside their home.

Dec 26, 2011 · Watusi or the “dancing firecracker.” It was initially allowed for sale and manufacture under RA 7183, but was eventually banned because it causes poisoning when ingested, especially among children.

Dec 28, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) reported the first case of ingestion of firecracker watusi as 13 more firework-related injuries (FWRI) were recorded before the New Year’s...

Dec 26, 2019 · MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government has approved a circular that lists all banned fireworks and provides guidelines for the sale of firecrackers and pyrotechnics.

Oct 24, 2017 · It is a condition due to ingestion of watusi, which is made up of extremely poisonous and toxic chemicals. If ingested, DO NOT induce vomiting. Children may be given 6-8 raw egg whites and adults, 8-12 raw egg whites. Bring the child immediately to the nearest hospital. If there is dermal exposure, bathe the patient using alkaline soap, like Perla.

Dec 28, 2023 · MANILA, Philippines — Nagbabala ang Department of Health (DOH) sa epekto ng nakamamatay na watusi, lalo na't napapagkamalan itong "candy" ng mga bata dahil sa kulay at laki nito ngayong Bagong...