Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkO-B4PH6W/ Grimmway Farms is recalling multiple brands of bagged organic whole and baby carrots due to potential contamination with E. coli O121. The affected products include organic baby carrots with best-if-used-by dates ranging from September 11, 2024, to November 12, 2024, and organic whole carrots sold between August 14, 2024, and October 23, 2024. Bra...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkOPqDRpqc/ The Gilster Mary Lee Corporation is recalling Bowl & Basket Onion Soup Mix due to undeclared egg in it. Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected products have a Best By date of SEP 27 25 E07 or OCT 11 25 E09. This product was sold in Elizabeth NJ. Do...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkNagzNGnw/ Savencia Cheese USA is recalling additional brands of its soft ripened cheese including Aldi Emporium Selection Brie, Supreme Oval, La Bonne Vie and Camember, Industrial Brie, Market Basket Brie, and Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie.  These cheeses have listeria contamination. Return these cheeses to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For mor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkMr_7NKgr/ Vitality Vita is now recalling VitalityXtra Capsules and PeakMax Capsules marketed as food supplements to augment male vitality. VitalityXtra contains sildenafil while PeakMax contains both sildenafil and diclofenac.  Sildenafil, Viagra, is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor that is dangerous for those taking nitrate-containing drugs including nitrogly...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkLxWntkz9/ The Babcock Dairy is recalling its Orange Custard Chocolate Chip Ice Cream as some cases of it are labeled as Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.  Those with egg or F&D Yellow #5 allergies could develop serious reactions.  Affected are these flavors with a Production Date: 09 1724.   The affected products were sold in Madison, Wisconsin at Babc...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkLBFsuYh1/ Wegman’s is recalling its Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken & Asian Dressing due to undeclared egg.  Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected product has a sell by date of 11/7-10. Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkKO8tPiam/ The CIBUS Fresh company now recall Cibus Fresh, Jack & Olive, and Sprig and Sprout Autumn Turkey Sandwiches due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes in spreadable brie.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh8HqZgpLU/ Medical King new recalls Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails.  Bed occupants users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress with possible asphyxiation.  Affected are Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights (models 7007 and 7057) and the Bed Assist Rail Without Legs (model 7037). About 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh7bHBRNzy/ Hallmark is recalling its Star Wars Cad Bene Ornaments due to moldy brown paint.  About 11,100 ornaments were sold at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com. Stop using these tree ornaments snd return yours to ny Hallmark Gold Crown store for a refund.  For more information, call  Hallmark at 1-800-425-5627. https://www.c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh6sayvaWX/ woom Bikes USA is recalling the following woom bicycle models: OFF 5, OFF AIR 5, OFF 6, OFF AIR 6, and ORIGINAL 6.  The cranks on these bikes tend to suffer metal fatigue fractures leading to loss of control, crashes, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 2500 bikes were sold at woom.com. Stop riding these bike.  Go online and s the online...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh6BZatYlF/ The Stokke company is recalling YOYO Baby Strollers as the stroller’s parking brake spontaneously disengages leading to injuries.  Affected are strollers with serial numbers starting with “142AA” and below “0062239.” About  2,890 units were sold at Bloomingdale’s, Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom, Albee Baby, Macro Baby, and online at stokke.com, Amazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh5aaUuO-j/ New Cosmos USA is recalling DeNova Detect Brand Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.  After an alert is triggered, these alarms tend to go into sleep mode and fail to warn of subsequent natural gas and carbon monoxide dangers. About 26,360 units were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, and Denovadet...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh4U9_tiTZ/ The Outdoor Essentials company is now recalling Cultivar Planter Boxes as their box frames break leading to injuries. About 7,400 units were sold at Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at tractorsupply.com. Stop using these planter boxes.  Contact Outdoor Essentials at 1-888-891-8934 or via email at customerservice@outdooressential...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh3EcjpgJR/ The Dreamgro company now recalls Dreamgro Lullaby mermaid travel soothers.  The toy’s gold soft star detaches leading to a choking hazard. About 25,900 units were sold at Beall’s Outlet Stores, Burlington, DD’s Discounts, Macy’s Backstage, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and TJ Maxx. Stop using these soothers and return them to the place of purchase fo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh2LCSMHn2/ The Kyte Baby company is recalling Kyte Baby Slumber Suits.  They violate federal flammability standards creating fire and burn hazards. About 20,500 units of these one-piece sleep garments were sold online at Kytebaby.com. Stop using these slumber suits and contact Kyte Baby at 1-817-381-8723 or via email at hello@kytebaby.com to receive a full r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh1bi4pvJm/ The Guava Family company are recalling Guava Roam Strollers as their brakes may fail to operate or suddenly release the stroller leading to crashes, falls, and injuries. About  8,500 units were sold online at guavafamily.com and babylist.com. Stop using these dangerous strollers and contact Guava Family at 1-833-408-0493 or email the company at rs...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh0vcIshlX/ The Baofali Trading company now recalls Baofali 4-in-1 Microfiber Crib Safety Bumpers as these padded bumpers violate federal standards for preventing infant suffocation. About 390 bumpers were sold on temu.com Stop using these crib bumpers. To obtain a refund, cut the bumper in half, take a photo, and email it to 2540535966@qq.com or message Baof...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChz8F6totg/ Wolf Appliances are recalling Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges with Infrared Griddles since they readily short-circuit if liquids spill on them.  This creates fire and burn hazards. About 44,000 units were sold in the U.S and about 1,400 were sold in Canada. Stop using these ranges and contact Wolf at 1-800-200-7820 or via email at support@wolfappliance.com...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChzVnbpSmf/ The Quad Lock company is recalling its MAG Battery Pack Wireless chargers have overheating battery packs that risk fires and burns. About 13,700 units were sold in the U.S. with an additional 1,580 sold in Canada online by Quad Lock’s website, Amazon, and by other third-party sellers. Stop charging and using these chargers.  To request a refund, d...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChyr5LtE6z/ Govee is recalling  GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters.  They overheat leading to fire and burn hazards.  Affected are model numbers H7130, H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. About 512,500 units were sold in the U.S and about 48,600 were sold in Canada online  by Amazon, Govee’s website, the Govee Home App, and TikTok Shop. Stop...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCht8UZvkim/ Tala North America is recalling Muse Portable Lamps due to defective bulbs that cause lithium battery overheating.  Affected are lamps with batch codes 01/21, 01/22, 01/23, and 01/24. About 5300 lamps were sold online by West Elm, One Kings Lane, Lumens, Lulu & Georgia, Lightology, and Anthropologie. Stop using these lamps and contact Tala Nor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChtPvOJ9da/ Half of those using semaglutide and similar GLP-1 drugs consume fewer alcoholic beverages.  This according to a study presented to the Obesity Society’s 2024 meeting.  Reviewed were the records of more than 14,000 WeightWatcher’s participants who were using the diet drugs for as long as 9 months.   The data showed that 45% of those using the drugs...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChsez0tRa4/ Using AI, Harvard investigators now suggest that the prevalence of Long CoVid is 3-fold higher than once thought.  A Mass General Brigham medical informatics study just published in the journal Cell reviewed data from over 295,000 Massachusetts patients. The data revealed a Long CoVid prevalence of 23%.  Previous estimates pegged that prevalence a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChra0zuq0F/ Immunotherapy could help T lymphocytes eradicate cancer cells not only by boosting their immune reactivity but also by eliminating the cancer cell waste products that that make these killer cells sleepy.  So report University of Pittsburgh immunologists in the journal Nature Immunology . As cancer cells grow and multiply, they release the metaboli...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChqofdMImw/ More than 1 in 4 new mothers fall asleep while breastfeeding their newborns.  Doing so increases the risk of SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, nearly 67 times.  University of Virginia Family Medicine researchers report these worrisome findings in the journal Pediatrics after studying 1259 mothers. New mothers breastfeeding in bed were twice as l...