Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s83T4Op6l/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Samsung are recalling Samsung Electric Slide-In Ranges.  This range’s front-mounted knob can be accidentally turned on by your or your pets creating fire hazards. About 1,120,905 ranges were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide and online at samsung.com fr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s7xGustux/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and SMEG USA now recall SMEG Refrigerators.  Their doors unexpectedly detach and fall off leading to injuries. About 900 of these refrigerators were sold at independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at williams-sonoma.com, ajmadison.com and wayfair.com. Stop using these refrigerators and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s7FXrp3QW/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Chem-Pak Inc. are recalling Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants.  This product contains chemical contaminants that can irritate your finger skin.  Affected is model number 220B and lot code 106824. About 21,130 units were sold at Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nat...

  Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bNRTvxBFk/ Al-Safa US LLC recalled its frozen ready-to-eat chicken products on July 5th due to possible Listeria contamination. Contact Al-Safa US LLC at 1-800-555-9876 for more information. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/al-safa-us-llc-recalls-frozen-ready-eat-chicken-products-due-possible-listeria #alsafa #chicken #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bMPSWxCL5/ Taylor's Sausage, Inc. recalled its Landjaeger sausage products on July 13th due to misbranding and undeclared allergens including soy. For inquiries, contact them at 1-800-555-5677. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/taylors-sausage-inc--recalls-ready-eat-landjaeger-sausage-products-due-misbranding #Landjaeger #sausage #allergens #rec...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bLIWkRh5g/ AW Farms, LLC dba AW Meat House recalled its hot dog products on July 15th because they were produced without federal inspection. Reach them at 1-800-555-1233 for more information. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/aw-farms-recalls-ready-eat-hot-dog-products-produced-without-benefit-inspection #awmeats #hotdogs #inspection #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bHfyMxLSe/ Boar's Head Provisions Co. recalled deli meat products on July 30th due to possible Listeria contamination. For further details, call 1-800-555-6789. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/boars-head-provisions-co--recalls-ready-eat-liverwurst-and-other-deli-meat-products #boarshead #meat #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bFnx8RvqA/ JFE Franchising, Inc. recalled Snowfruit variety of vegetables and pepper mixes on July 26th for the same reason, listeria monocyogenes contamination.. More information is available at 1-800-555-3210. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jfe-franchising-inc-recalls-limited-number-products-because-possible-health-ri...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-bEMIjRxfg/ Supreme Service Solutions LLC recalled Supreme Produce vegetable products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Check the name on your veggies.. Contact them at 1-800-555-8764. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supreme-service-solutions-llc-voluntarily-recalls-supreme-vegetable-products-because-...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-a7TV3xZQu/ American Spices, LLC recalled Spice Class ground cinnamon on July 29th for potential lead contamination. Reach them at 1-800-555-2345. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/american-spices-llc-recalls-spice-class-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk #spiceclass #cinnamon #lead #toxicity #recall

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-a5guAxwDN/ Advance Food International, Inc. recalled Shahzada cinnamon powder on July 29th due to potential lead contamination. For more information, call 1-800-555-6543. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/advance-food-international-inc-recalls-shahzada-brand-cinnamon-powder-7oz-because-possible-health #shahzada #cinnamon #...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-a4LngRP2X/ Van Leeuwen's Vegan Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert was recalled on July 30th due to undeclared peanut allergens. Contact Van Leeuwen Ice Cream at 1-800-555-3456 for more details. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/van-leeuwen-ice-cream-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-vegan-pumpkin-cinn...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-acgIRxdQO/ Abbott issued a recall on July 31st for its FreeStyle Libre® 3 sensors, which may provide incorrect high glucose readings. Abbott can be reached at 1-800-555-7890 for further inquiries. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abbott-issues-voluntary-medical-device-correction-small-number-freestyle-librer-3-sensors-us...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-aQ9vrRE3l/ Colonna Brothers Inc. recalled Marcum & Supreme Tradition ground cinnamon on July 31st due to potential lead contamination. For questions, call 1-800-555-4321. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/colonna-brothers-inc-issues-updated-voluntary-recall-15oz-marcum-ground-cinnamon-225oz-supreme #marcum #supremetrad...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ZiPH9u-3T/ Marabou's Sea Salt Chocolate Bar was recalled on August 2nd due to undeclared allergens including almond, wheat, and nuts. Distributed by BONBON - A SWEDISH CANDY CO., consumers should contact 1-800-555-5678 for further details. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bonbon-swedish-candy-co-issues-allergy-alert-u...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ZfHJuOhOx/ Bikano recalled its Moong Dal and Crunchy Green Gram due to potential Salmonella contamination. The company responsible is Thal Golden Spices Inc. For more information, you can contact them at 1-800-555-1234. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/thal-golden-spices-inc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk #m...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YuNW2ROTX/ Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products have listeria contamination.  Affected: use by date of 8/2/24.  Sold at Lunds & Byerlys Minnesota stores in Twin Cities and St. Cloud.  Destroy the guac or take it back for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/metro-produce-distributors-inc-recalls-fresh-guaca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OWemKulr9/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the iFit company are recalling ProForm Rapid Strike 50 LB Adjustable Dumbbell Sets, model PAMSDB20.  The weight plates can detach from the handle leading to serious impact injuries to the user and bystanders. About 54,400 sets were sold in the US and about 650 were sold in Canada at ProForm.com, Amazon.co...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OV04pOOOw/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Clark Associates are recalling Lancaster Table & Seating Standard Height Plastic Restaurant High Chairs.  The T-bar restraint in the front-middle of these chairs can detach leading to child occupant falls and injuries. About 27,140 of these high chairs were sold in the US and about 69 were sold in Can...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OVK9cMO-v/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kawasaki now recall all 2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles.  Starting these vehicles can lead to sudden combustion, fires, and burns.   About 19,100 of these off-highway vehicles were sold. Stop riding these vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealing to schedule a free repair with ECU r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OUa9hNkxr/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Torquay eTrading LLC have recalled Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits.  This cleaning product is incorrectly labeled as safe and non-toxic when, in fact, it contains toxic petroleum distillates that poison if ingested. About 26,000 units were sold in the US and 3,400 were sold in Canada...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTxzDN4nN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Razor company are recalling Razor Icon electric scooters.  The handlebar downtube separates from the floorboard leading to crashes and injuries. About 7300 of these e-scooters were sold at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Razor.com and other...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTMEyvzN6/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Grand Rapids Chair Company are recalling Grand Rapids wood dining chairs.  These chairs shift, break, and collapse leading to falls and injuries.  Affected are model numbers W520, W520-11, W520-21, W520-31, and W520-33. About 5670 of these chairs were sold on special order from 2020 through June, 2024...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OSjIXOEjh/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Ophanie company recall Ophanie Large Pink Area Rugs.  These rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards for carpets and rugs, creating fire and burn hazards. About 5200 of these rugs were sold on amazon.com. Remove these recalled rugs from your home and contact Ophanie at 1-888-281-8150 or email...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ORxN_Pbw8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Besrey are recalling Besrey Twins Strollers due to multiple safety violations.  The front seat can entrap a child, the faulty restraint system and rear seat enclosure can lead to falls, and the foam padding in the grab bar can lead to choking should a child bite it. About 3,045 of these twin strollers wer...