Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwmvBPPyDu/ The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard. Affected: units with date wheels showing one arrow pointing to 25 and the other to 4 or 5, or one arrow pointing to 26 and the other to 3; packaging date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064. About 84,000 fire truck activity boards were sold exclusively at Target stores nati...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwl28ts7xT/ The internal wire heating elements overheat creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B and JKMAX-8490B models. About 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads were sold on Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026. Stop using these recalled blankets and heating pads and contact JKMAX at 1-800-...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwlCu_BeHN/ These toys can release loose, high-powered magnets, creating a serious risk of injury or death if magnets are swallowed. The recalled sets contain small human-shaped figures with magnets in the hands and feet and violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard for magnets. Affected: model X003ADA3TD. About 38,507 sets were sold on Amazon.com fro...

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Roundup Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls 4th wk. Sep.2026 Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DduJgOzziEi/ #cpsc #recalls #ingestion #choking #contamination #cpsc, recalls, ingestion, choking, contamination

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVfxNKh-3Y/ A new study suggests that popular GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound may be linked to a higher risk of male-pattern hair loss in men who are already genetically susceptible. NYU dermatologists analyzed genetic data tabulating both GLP-1 receptor activity and androgenetic alopecia, that is hair loss. They found that genetically predic...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVfMCWuQXY/ A compound naturally found in foods like spinach, almonds and sweet potatoes may unexpectedly worsen the intestinal inflammation suffered by people with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. That compound is oxalate, already known to potentiate the development of kidney stones. Gastroenterologists at the University of North Carolina studied peop...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVeXfUBO_Y/ One giant barrier to effective immunotherapy for solid tumors is the inability of killer T cells to penetrate tumors. Enter surgical bioengineers at the Stanford Cancer Institute with new methodology for “supercharging” natural killer cells, NK cells for short, and improving their ability to infiltrate solid tumors and eradicate the cells within....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVdMBnNCkh/ A new technique developed by bioengineers at The University of Texas-Dallas slashes the time necessary to produce a custom zirconia crown from 20 to 100 hours to less than 30 minutes. Zirconia is a durable, tooth-colored ceramic widely employed for fabricating dental crowns. The new process used for creation of the zirconia crown is so-called vat...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVcmP3JDu5/ Current diet drugs, the GLP-1s, do help you lose weight, but they trigger muscle loss. The good news: nutritionists at UC-Berkeley now report that an old experimental compound, TOFA, coaxes your body to burn more energy without curbing your appetite. For you biochemists, TOFA stands for 5-tetradecyloxy-2-furoic acid. In a preclinical study publish...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdVbxjNvhbO/ A massive new meta-analysis involving more than 100 million people followed in 32 studies finds that recreational use of cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines is associated with substantially higher stroke risk, even for those under 55. The study, from neuroscientists at the University of Cambridge, was published in the International Journal of Strok...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUax77twZx/ Rockefeller University molecular biologists show that this intense exercise releases 100-fold more beneficial proteins into your bloodstream. Their study was published in the journal Cell Reports Medicine.  Researchers studied 19 young, healthy men who performed either six 30-second, all-out cycling sprints, just three minutes of intense effort, o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUZWxAv5cj/ This test is the FIT test standing for Fecal Immunochemical Test.  It is a sensitive method for detecting minute amounts of blood in stool. That blood is the sign that there is trouble ahead. Surgical researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute and Umeå University followed 376,511 people for up to 14 years. This screening program mailed each part...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUYlM9Tn6E/ Guys—-Do listen up! Men consuming larger amounts of ultra-processed foods including soft drinks, packaged snacks, cereals, and those processed luncheon meats have a 29% to 30% higher risk of prostate cancer compared with men in the lowest-consumption group. Preventive medicine researchers at Florida Atlantic University analyzed nationally represen...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdUXv9uPn_O/ Yale researchers find that one of the unexpected byproducts of dieting is the reduction of agents that degrade our tissues. That process is under the control of the immune system component C3. This protein normally increases with age and is known to increase the inflammation that degrades our tissues. The New Haven immunobiologists studied 42 part...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdR7n3WuKCf/ STOP AGING WITHOUT CUTTING CALORIES? Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Prostate Cancer A Simple At-Home Test Could Cut Your Risk of Dying From Colorectal Cancer THREE MINUTES OF SPRINTING CAN BEST 90 MINUTES OF MODERATE EXERCISE RECREATIONAL DRUGS CAN RAISE YOUR STROKE RISK AT ANY AGE SHEDDING UGLY FAT WHILE PRESERVING MUSCLE 3D PRINTED DENTAL CROWNS...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcevXIShoqw/ Everything Sprouts and Calco Alfalfa Sprouts are contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or Salmonella, both of which which cause serious illness. Affected: Alfalfa Sprouts lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230; Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix lots #222, 223, 226 and 230; and Zesty Garlic Mix cups, lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/ Affected: NatureBest and HEB Soup Mix, Pico de Gallo varieties, Mild Cheddar & Jalapeño Stuffed Mushrooms, Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, and Diced Jalapeño products. Lot codes 190A26184 through 190A26216, with Best By/Use By dates generally ranging from July 13 through August 15, 2026. These affected products were sold to retail cu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcesxpENwgs/ Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: lot codes X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490 and X2748743; coded production dates 26192, 26196, 26197, 26199, and 26203. These recalled jalapenos we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcero1PpojM/ This spread it contains undeclared cashew, pistachio and hazelnut, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to these tree nuts. Affected:lot L2755 with an expiration date of January 2, 2027.  This recalled spread was sold through L-Nutra’s e-commerce site, ProlonLife.com, eith...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcerADDBMwB/ These glass fragments could cause lacerations and/or perforations to linings along the gastrointestinal tract. Affected:Outshine  Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry Fruit Bars and the Outshine Variety Pack both with Best Before dates ranging from May 31 through November 30, 2027. These affected products were sold at retailer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceqP9JstNV/ These chips contain undeclared gluten creating a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Affected: Momchipz Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower,  Best Before 2026 AUGUST 31. This recalled product was sold via Amazon.com between March 2026 and June 2026. T Do n...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcepdAuvUFY/ Consuming these breads creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to either milk or sesame. Affected: Prince Pan de Manjeca Spanish Style Bread; Prince Sesame Italian Bread Large; Prince Sesame French Bread Large; Prince Sesame Italian Bread; and Prince Sesame Long French Bread...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DceoE53BWBE/ This dog food contains metal foreign bodies that will cause serious oral, esophageal, and intestinal lacerations. Affected: Fromm Turkey Pâté, lot EP2A3306 551006, Best By 032029; and Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté lot EP2A3306 551029, Best By 032029. This recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Cla...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DcenC-TvAIZ/ The diced jalapeños used in this product are contaminated with Salmonella creating a potential serious health risk. Affected: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing with Best By dates 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026 or 11/25/2026; The recalled dressing was sold through H-E-B grocery stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5, 2026.  Donot eat the isecalle...