Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 40 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com
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15. okt. 2026
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Webcol Large Alcohol Prep Pads Have Bacterial Contamination 02.04.2026 1:08
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpUw8dDIsq/ These 70% isopropyl alcohol pads contain the bacterial contaminant Paenibacillus phoenicis , which can cause serious or life-threatening infections. These alcohol prep pads have been sold by Cardinal Health in the US, Puerto Rico and Japan between September 2025 and February 2026. Stop using the recalled alcohol prep pads. Review inventory, se...
Fantasy Aphrodisiac Chocolate Sachet and ilum Sex Chocolate Contain Undeclared Prescription Drugs 02.04.2026 0:59
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpULHEGWHO/ These chocolate products contain undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil. These prescription medications, present in unknown quantities, are prescribed for erectile dysfunction and cause dangerous drops in blood pressure for individuals taking nitrate medications such as nitroglycerin. These chocolate products were sold nationwide in the US via intern...
Falcon Trading Company’s Products Contain Pesticides 02.04.2026 0:42
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpTeUcERXo/ Affected are all lot numbers of Organic Black Beans, Chili Bean Blend Organic, and Sunset Soup Mix Organic. Stop using these recalled products and return them to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. For more information, contact Falcon Trading Company, Inc. at 1-831-786-7000 or by email at info@sunridgefarms.com. References On My Websit...
Vital Nutrients Aller-C Dietary Supplements Contain Undeclared Allergens 02.04.2026 1:04
Vidcast: Vital Nutrients Aller-C Dietary Supplements Contain Undeclared Allergens: egg, hazelnut, and soy. #RecallAlert #AllergyAlert #SupplementSafety #ProductRecall #ConsumerSafety https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpSk-aj72p/ This supplement contains undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy. Ingestion of these supplements creates a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for those with al...
Einstein Bros Bagels Branded Honey Cream Cheese Has Undeclared Almonds 02.04.2026 1:04
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpR7ZLoO7R/ Consumption of this cream cheese poses a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction for individuals with tree nut allergies. Affected is product with Best If Used By Jul 21, 2026. A total of 144 cases were sold at Einstein Bros. Bagels store locations in Colorado, Utah, New Mexico and Wyoming. Stop consuming this cream cheese if you h...
Tomum Hair Serum Bottles Can Poison Children 02.04.2026 1:12
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpRPSjiWRw/ These non-child-resistant minoxidil hair serum spray bottles. If swallowed by a child, the minoxidil causes life-threatening poisoning. Affected: Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment with Minoxidil, 100 mL spray bottles. About 27,400 spray bottles were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2025 through September 2025. Secure these recalled serum bottles o...
HALO Baby Sleepsuits Pose Choking Risks 02.04.2026 1:11
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpQQ_njEyS/ These infant sleepsuits have zipper heads that detach and create a choking hazard for babies. Affected: Batch codes PO30592, PO30641, and PO30685. About 45,000 sleepsuits were sold online at Halosleep.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Target.com from September 2025 through February 2026. Stop allowing your children to wear these recalled sleepsuit...
ProRider Helmets Fail in a Crash 02.04.2026 2:07
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpIZKxDUSH/ These bicycle helmets violate mandatory federal safety standard for bicycle helmets leading to head injuries if the rider is involved in a crash. Affected: Model BG-W/10BICYCLE – Serial numbers 00158202, 00158287, 00094738, 00094811; Model BG-14BICYCLE – Serial numbers 00141944, 00140406, 00134699, 00134652; Model BG-14BICYCLE Black Foam – Serial...
Kluster Magnet Chess Games Have Ingestible Magnets 02.04.2026 1:02
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpHX6sgEmZ/ These tabletop magnet chess games contain small, high-powered magnets that can be swallowed, attract one another, and cause life-threatening internal injuries including intestinal injuries and obstruction. About 151,600 games were sold at independent game shops and online through Amazon, Etsy, and the Kluster website from October 2018 through Sept...
LFTE Swing Sets Have Defective Seats 02.04.2026 0:55
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpGqlAjSp4/ These playground swing set seats have rivets supporting the seat that fail causing occupants to fall and sustain injuries. Affected: model number 999604 and code LF-65708. About 7,200 swing seats were sold through Miracle Recreation Equipment and Little Tikes Commercial from January 2025 through September 2025. Discontinue allowing your children t...
Tainoki Office Chairs Collapse 02.04.2026 1:06
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpEyXQEchO/ These swivel office chairs have bases that bend with an increased risk of serious injuries. Affected: Noah Office Chair (Model M70160), Owen Office Chair (Model M70040), and Warren Office Chair (Model M70740). About 2,200 chairs were sold at HomeGoods stores from August 2025 through December 2025. Stop sitting in these chairs immediately and visit...
LED Tumblers Contain Dangerous Button Batteries 02.04.2026 1:12
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpDlmZDyS4/ BUILT LUUM light-up tumblers break and expose button cell batteries that can cause serious internal burns if swallowed. Affected: LUUM tumblers (16 oz and 18 oz). About 75,700 tumblers were sold nationwide at Kroger, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Nordstrom Rack, and Winn-Dixie, as well as online at Builtny.com from October 2024 through December 2025. Stop using...
Specialized Brand E-Bike Steering Forks Fail 02.04.2026 1:08
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpCdZ4D7HM/ Specialized Bicycle Components Turbo Como SL electric bicycles have fork steering tubes that can develop a fatigue crack and fail during use. Affected: Turbo Como SL 4.0 and 5.0 electric bicycles. About 5,720 bikes were sold nationwide through authorized retailers and online at Specialized’s website from March 2021 through January 2026. Stop ridin...
Amazon’s Knife Can Stab You 02.04.2026 1:22
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpBb06Dz2W/ Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knives fail to stay securely closed creating laceration risks. Affected: Model B0DM5BJK3H with manufacturing lot codes C25021766FJO, C25090466FJO, and C25090566FJO. About 2,840 knives were sold online at Amazon.com from August 2025 through February 2026. Stop using this knife immediately and register for the re...
Frigidaire Gas Ranges Create Burn Risks 02.04.2026 1:36
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWpAoP9mJ5n/ These gas ranges have delayed ignition. Affected: Models PCFG3080AF, GCFG3070BF, GCRG3060BF/BD, FCRG3051BS/BW/BB, plus additional models within serial range VF52200000 through VF54399999. About 174,800 ranges were sold in the US and an additional 5,300 in Canada at Lowe’s, The Home Depot, and other retailers, as well as online at Frigidaire’s web...
Wagner Steamers Can Burn You 02.04.2026 1:18
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo-yYhjmwy/ Wagner Spray Tech 900 Series Power Steamers have hoses that overheat with nozzles that expel hot water during and after use. Affected: Models 905e Auto Steamer, 915e On-Demand Power Steamer, and 925e Steam Machine Elite Steamer. About 700,000 steamers were sold in the US with an additional 8,000 in Canada at major retailers including The Home Depo...
BUILT LUUM Light Up Tumblers Have Ingestible Button Batteries 02.04.2026 1:12
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo-FMEjKzn/ These tumblers break apart and expose button cell batteries create choking and ingestion hazards for children. If swallowed, the batteries trigger gastrointestinal burs that lead to serious infections or death. About 75,700 tumblers were sold at Kroger, Hy-Vee, Meijer, Nordstrom Rack and Winn-Dixie stores nationwide and online at Builtny.com from...
AirClub Convertible Bassinets Trap Infants 02.04.2026 1:07
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo8_B2mHPs/ These bassinets have a defective attachment mechanism that creates an opening between the sleeper frame and the mattress posing a deadly fall hazard to infants. Affected is model QX-831. About 110,400 bassinets were sold online at Amazon.com from October 2023 through December 2025. Stop using these recalled bassinets. Contact AirClub at 1-833-977-...
GLMZZ Fidget Magnet Ball Toys Contain Ingestible Magnets 02.04.2026 1:02
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo79QblE5f/ These fidget toys have high-powered magnets that violate mandatory toy safety standards and pose a serious ingestion hazard. Several ingested magnets can attract one another leading to intestinal perforations, obstructions, and infections. About 9,350 of these magnetic toys were sold at Amazon.com from February 2025 through October 2025. Stop allo...
Sunnyyes LED Mini Lights Contain Dangerous Button Batteries 02.04.2026 0:52
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo7WuwD6CH/ These light sets have child-accessible lithium coin batteries in a remote control battery compartment creating a serious ingestion hazard that can lead to internal burns or death. About 26,000 light sets were sold at Amazon.com from March 2024 through March 2026. Stop using these recalled LED lights and place them out of reach of children. Disasse...
Nexgrill Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes Cause Gastrointestinal Injuries 02.04.2026 1:22
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo58l8Fyks/ The small metal bristles detach from these brushes and pose an ingestion hazard with gastrointestinal perforations and infections. Affected: model numbers 530-0024, 530-0024G, 530-0034, 530-0039, 530-0041, and 530-0042. About 10.2 million grill brushes were sold at Home Depot stores and online at homedepot.com from 2015 through 2026. Stop using t...
CCCEI Power Strips Trigger Fires 02.04.2026 0:49
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo5K1eDlF3/ These power strips lack supplementary overcurrent protection leading fire hazard and serious injury or death from smoke inhalation and burns. About 5,543 power strips were sold online at Amazon.com from April 2024 through January 2026. Stop using the serecalled power strips. Contact Middle Way Electronics by email at CCCEIpowerstrips@outlook.com...
DuraTrac Stainless Steel Gas Connectors Leak 02.04.2026 0:50
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo4XaYDrxp/ These connectors fail due to a manufacturing defect that causes gas leakage and poses fire hazards. About 196,800 gas connectors were sold at Ace Hardware, Blake’s Inc. and Merritt’s Hardware stores from May 2025 through November 2025. Stop using these recalled gas connectors. Shut off the gas supply and contact DuraTrac at 1-866-678-8214 or by em...
4our Kiddies Plastic Tipover Restraint Kits Don’t Restrain 02.04.2026 1:09
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo3oSnCXqc/ These kits fail due to a defect in the plastic brackets and cable ties that break or degrade, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death for children. About 253,500 kits were sold in the US online at Amazon.com from June 2019 through January 2026. Stop using the recalled tip restraint kits. Keep children aw...
Vive Health Adult Bed Rails Injure 02.04.2026 1:03
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWo2wPfDkbZ/ These bed rails have a defective design that leads to entrapment and suffocation. Affected: Models LVA2009SLV; LVA2097SLV; and LVA1024. About 122,000 bed rails were sold at medical supply stores and online retailers including Amazon from September 2019 through December 2025. Stop using these recalled bed rails. Contact Vive Health at 1-800-487-380...
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