Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Fanim Industries is recalling is Harbor Breeze Santa Ana Ceiling Fan due to an injury hazard.   The blade holders can break permitting the blade to be ejected from the fan.   Stop using the fan and contact company for replacement blades at 1-888-434-3797.   #recall #fan #ceilingfan  

Textron Specialized Vehicles is recalling Gas-powered Gold, PTV, Utility, and Shuttle Off-Road vehicles.   The starter generator wire can come in contact with the vehicle’s exhaust creating a fire hazard.   Stop using the vehicle and contact company for a free repair.   1-888-525-6040.   #recall #textron #offroad

Yamaha Golf Cars, Carts are being recalled due to defective front wheel hubs. These can crack permitting the front wheels to detach posing a crash hazard.   Stop using the cart and contact your dealer for a free repair.   Yamaha may be contacting you.   More info: 1-866-747-4027.   #recall #yamaha #golfcart  

Family Traditions Meat Company is recalling its ready to eat beef stick product Arcadia MEATS SMOKED BEEF STICKS ORIGINAL due to an undeclared milk allergen.   Return the product to point of purchase or call company at 1-641-847-8116 .   #recall #milk #beefsticks

New Seasons Market is recalling its Grab ‘N Go Vegetarian Lasagna with Gluten-free Pasta due to the presence of an undeclared soy allergen.   Dispose of the product, return it to the point of purchase, or contact the company via email, talktous@newseasonmarket.com .   #recall #lasagna #soy #pasta

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/n2nhVcbEieA   The virus and its pandemic has been renamed by WHO: CoViD-19. Co for Corona Vi for Virus D for disease 19 for 2019 when it began. Numbers of infected, hospitalized, and perished continues to rise quickly.   Get the latest stats from Bloomberg:   https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2020-wuhan-novel-coronavirus-outbreak/ and bookmark the page. As of this re...

Nuts ‘N More is recalling its Plain Peanut Spread due to potential contamination with Listeria . Return the product to point of purchase or contact company at questionsl@nuts-n-more.com     #recall #peanut #bacteria

Corinthian Foods is recalling Uncooked Sweet Potato Crusted Alaska Pollock Nuggets due to mislabeling.   The package contains chicken nuggets rather than fish nuggets.   Return the product for a full refund or call the company at 1- 912-634-0240   #recall #fish #chicken #mislabeled

Save A Lot is recalling Coburn Farms Sharp Yellow Cheddar Cheese, Cherry Juice-Infused Dried Cranberries & Roasted Sea Salted Cashew Snackers due to undeclared peanut allergens.   Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.   Contact company at 1-314-264-7868.     #crackers #snacks

McCormick & Co. is recalling its Sunny Select Au Jus Gravy Mix.   This product has unlabeled dairy allergen.   Return or Dispose of product and contact company at 1-800-632-5847.   #recall #gravy #dairy #allergy

Lotte International America Corp is recalling Chocopie, Original, Banana .   There is a small amount of almond in the product not so labeled.   The product does state it is “manufactured in a facility that also processes peanut and almond.   Return the product to point of purchase for refund. Questions to company at 1-213-688-8806 .   #recall #almond #allergy #banana

Miss a Bay LLC is recalling Ready PAC®Bistro® Bowl Spinach Dijon Salad .   Problems are undeclared egg and wheat allergens.   Problems for egg allergic and gluten-sensitive individuals.   Affected salads have the lot code 255588007.   Return product for refund.   For info, call Mary Toscano at 1-800-800-7822.   #recall #salad #celiac #egg

Blendtopia Products, LLC is recalling its Superfood Smoothie Kits.   The smoothie blends affected: Glow, Detox, Energy, Immunity, and Strength.   These 7 ounce frozen treats are recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria.   To his organism can cause fatal infections in the very young, old, frail, or immunocompromised.   In the health, it triggers fever, severe headaches, nausea, abdomin...

Gourmet International and Butlers a re recalling   IRISH WHISKEY DARK CHOCOLATE TABLET BAR because it may contain undeclared milk. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious allergic reaction.   Return candy to point of purchase.   Questions to company at 1-800-875-5557 .   #recall #candy #chocolate #allergy

Eisai Inc. is recalling Belviq (locaserin), a weight loss drug.   Last month, I reported that this medication had been linked to an increased incidence of pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancer.   Now it is being recalled and withdrawn.   Anyone taking locaserin should speak with their doctors about an alternative.   Dispose of the unused medication.   The FDA is not recommending special screenin...

FDA is compelling Medtronic to recall its MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps.   This includes Models 630G and 670G and includes 342,205 devices.   The recall was initiated in November, 2019.   The reason for recalls is a missing or broken retainer ring the helps lock the insulin cartridge into place in the pump’s reservoir compartment.   If the cartridge is not properly locked in place, insulin may...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/vksM1_1l1UA   Taking the beta blocker metoprolol, Lopressor, along with aspirin for 6 weeks can prevent heart instability in association with enduring the loss of loved ones.   Australia’s University of Sydney studied 85 individuals within 2 weeks of their losses.   The treatment group received metoprolol 25 mg and aspirin 100 mg daily for 6 weeks.   The data showed t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/N7DsCNmHUro   By definition, a good Samaritan helps anyone in distress.   A new study from psychologists at Boston College and Harvard concludes we bestow more glory on those who help strangers than on those helping family members with one notable exception.   The researchers surveyed 1300 subjects and asked them to make make value judgments about the goodness of help...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lwVLUsXVm40   The celebratory bell ringing when a cancer patient finishes radiation, chemo, or immunotherapy fails to prompt good feelings but rather conjures flashbacks of physical and emotional pain..   Oncologists at USC now publish a study of 210 patients half of whom rang the bell.   All filled out an opinion survey to measure distress.   The bell ringers turned...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wskxVsnbwwk   A world-wide survey conducted in 40 nations reveals that 71% of women would prefer larger or smaller breasts.   A total of 18,541 women with an average age of 34 years were surveyed in this collaborative study coordinated at Britain’s Anglia Ruskin University.   The counts show that 48% want larger breasts and 23% want smaller breasts.   The breast size...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/U9Q5tWok52g   Middle-aged women and men consuming fermented soy in miso soup and natto enjoy a 10-11% lower risk of premature death compared with those who rarely eat these foods.   A Japanese study just published in the British Medical Journal reviewed the health records of nearly 93,000 men and women 45 to 74 years of age.   The study also revealed that natto, a com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QLS_TMTgzPs   During a caloric restriction diet, the addition of extended sleep produced significantly greater weight loss and waist circumference reduction.   These conclusions from a Mexican study of 52 obese teens who were following a diet with their daily intake cut by 500 calories.   This study builds on one from the University of Chicago 6 years ago that undersc...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qXe_aKmPdoY   We’ve known for years that unique and surprising stimuli foster better learning.   A Belgian study, just published in the journal Neuron now tells us how this happens.   Using a mouse model, the neuroscientists demonstrated that novel fragrances versus familiar ones trigger the brain cells that produce and release dopamine, a learning catalyst.   When th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eK0gG8io0SY   Your friends eating habits, known to you via Twitter, Instagram, and TicTok, profoundly influence your own.   When they eat fruits and vegetables, you will be more likely to do the same now that you know.   A study from the UK’s Aston University surveyed 369 undergrads about their eating habits and media use.   Besides the positive, the tabulated results...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/43XfUWWch4Y   The bucket seat cradling you contains the toxic organophosphate flame retardant TDCIPP.   The longer your commute, the more danger you face.   A just published study from UC-Riverside tested 90 non-residential college students traveling to their classes.   The participants wore silicone wristbands that accumulate airborne organics.   The data confirm tha...