Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eayXVTWYRQ8   The FDA and “ANKUR” Muktanand Foods Inc. are recalling ANKUR Golden Raisins in 14 oz. packages.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.   Those with a sensitivity to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting these raisins.   If you purchased these raisins, return them to the place of purchase for a refund...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/g_8AP5QPuyw   The FDA and the Family Dollar company are recalling a large group of multiply-branded Family Dollar over-the-counter health products due to improper storage at temperatures that could negatively affect their accuracy, safety, and utility. The following products are affected: ClearBlue and Veriquick Pregnancy Tests; condoms including Skyn Non-Latex, Troja...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YlNJeEBiY8Q   The CPSC and Lucid Audio have recalled Children’s HearMuffs sound compression earphones.   The triple-A batteries included with these powered headphones may rupture and create ear, projectile, and/or burn injuries.   About 31,150 of these earphones were sold Sam’s Club, Kroger and other stores nationwide and online at www.samsclub.com and www.kroger.com...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BtMeHsErgpQ   The CPSC and the LEM Company have recalled Roots & Harvest Wide Mouth Pint Canning Jars.   Glass fragments have been found in these jars creating laceration hazards to the lips, oral linings, and the linings of of the gastrointestinal and the respiratory systems.   About 15,900 of these jars were sold at Orscheln Farm & Home stores in the Midwest.   Stop...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/NO3Y35GoOcc   The CPSC and Tethrd have recalled Tethrd One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks.   While in use, these climbing sticks may crack permitting their users to fall and sustain injuries.   The defective sticks have serial numbers ranging from THSP-TONE-010000 to THSP-TONE-017749.   About 7700 of these walking sticks were sold online at www.tethrdnation.com.   Stop r...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4vDBh6929Wk   The CPSC and Cyme Tech have recalled Ivy Bronx, Orren Ellis, Stellar Home Furniture, and Wade Logan branded Murphy Beds.   These beds may suddenly detach from the walls to which they are attached and fall onto those near the bed causing serious crush injuries or worse.   About 8200 of these Murphy beds were sold online on the respective websites of   Way...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6WzEbRNZ6tk   The CPSC just settled their lawsuit with the Thyssenkrupp Access Solutions Corp. forcing the company to recall   a series of their residential elevators including Chaparral, Destiny, LEV, LEV II, LEV II Builder, Rise, Volant, Windsor, Independence, and Flexi-Lift models manufactured and sold to dealers for installation in homes between approximately 1996...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kzHItEJXdis   The CPSC and Cervélo have revealed model Year 2022 Cervélo R5 and Caledonia-5 bicycles and Cervélo ST31 LT replacement stems.   The bicycle handlebars may slip in the stem creating loss of steering control, falls, and injuries to the rider as well as to bystanders.   About 1800 bicycles an 182 stems were sold in the US and about 243 bicycles were sold in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5iI5xYhDPdk   The CPSC and Baby Trend have recalled Cityscape Travel Jogger Strollers, Model TJ75B12A.   The parking brakes on these strollers may fail and create fall and injury hazards for the children riding within.   About 310 of these strollers were sold online at Amazon.com and Babytrend.com.   The affected lot # is 111444 0122 with a date of manufacture of 10/2...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/w7oevX3rfmM   The FDA and Albertsons are expanding their recall of ReadyMeals seafood items to Cooked Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Snow Crab Legs Imitation Surimi.   These products contain unspecified allergens not listed on the ingredient labels.   These products were sold at Safeway and Albertsons located in Oregon and in select cities in Washington state.   If yo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/bOO9fPApV2I   The FDA and Toufayan Bakery are recalling GreenWise Animal Crackers.   These crackers contain undeclared tree nuts.   Those with an allergy to tree nut could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   The affected product has an expiration date of Feb 05, 2023.   These animal crackers were sold by Publix S...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/dZLFaKb9GwQ   The FDA and St. James Smokehouse have recalled 93 cases of St. James Smokehouse brand, Scotch Reserve Scottish Smoked Salmon, 4oz Packages lot# 123172.   These fish are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes .   This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Cec8b7z25ic   The FDA and the D. F. Stauffer Biscuit Co. are recalling Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies.   These cookies may contain metal fragments that could trigger dental injuries and lacerations to the mouth, throat, and other portions of the gastrointestinal tract.   The affected product has a Best By Date of 21FEB2023 and a Lot #Y052722.   If you bought...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/v_WCHpMdxik   The FDA and the Piantedosi Baking Company, Inc. are recalling select dinner rolls, sandwich rolls and bun products.   These baked goods have a glaze that come from the Lyons Magnus company and is contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and/or Clostridium botulinum .   These bacteria can cause severe or life-threatening infections and a a particular dange...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/55NOGFlVP5E   The FDA and Van Law Food Products Inc.now recall Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing.   This product contains undeclared soy and wheat allergens.   Those with an allergy to soy or wheat or who have gluten sensitivity or celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.   The a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/UefGWF66_pQ   The FDA and the Keswick Creamery are recalling the following cheese varieties: Calverley Cheese, Vulkwin’s Folly Cheese, Vermeer Cheese, Havarti Cheese, Wallaby Cheese, Cider Washed Tomme Cheese, Feta Cheese, Whole Milk Ricotta, Bovre Cheese (plain, oregano and garlic, herbes de provence, cranberry and honey) and Quark Cheese (plain, dill and onion).   T...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wewSaOS_ubc   The FDA and Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC are recalling Three Golden Coins Dried   Whole or Sliced Mushrooms.   These mushrooms are contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis that may progress into a life-threatening systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.   Th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/21MSxxnSMDk   The CPSC and the Snow Joe company are recalling Sun Joe Cordless Lawn Mowers models 24V-X2-17LM and 24V-X2-17LM-CT.   These mowers have loose blades that may fly off and create laceration hazards for the operator or bystanders.   About 26,300 of these mowers were sold in the US and about 350 were sold in Canada.   Do not use these mowers until you have c...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/6OxBqzmAxwg   The CPSC and HomeGoods are recalling Novogratz brand Outdoor Metal Hanging Chairs.   This chair may tip over or the chair’s suspension chain may break leading to the occupant falling and sustain injuries.   About 5,000 chairs were sold in the US and about 194 chairs were sold in Canada at xHomeGoods and Homesense stores and HomeGoods/T.J. Maxx or Marshal...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/35P8OShcV60   The CPSC and UPPAbaby have recalled all UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers.   The rear disc brakes on this stroller have openings that can amputate a non-occupant child’s fingers should they get caught while the stroller is moving.   About 14,400 strollers were sold at BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn Kids and other children’s...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5CkPdPIqDd8   The CPSC and Yuboloo have recalled Yuboloo Infant Bath Seats.   This product fails to meet federal safety standards for infant bath seats as it is unstable, has unsafe leg openings, and is prone to tipping over creating a drowning hazard for babies.   About 1,050 of   these bath seats were sold online at amazon.com.   Do not bathe your infant in these ba...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/J5C8UG9ZxzI   The CPSC and Kolan are recalling Otter MOMO Children’s Sandals.   The inner layer of these sandals contains lead levels higher than that allowable by federal safety standards.   Lead is a neurotoxin and a danger to the developing brains of children.   About 100 pairs of these sandals were sold online at amazon.com.   Immediately stop your children from w...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/VkvPO5zGP18   Several days ago I reported that the Moderna Omicron Booster slated to be approved by the FDA and then the CDC for distributed was their bivalent mRNA 1273.214 vaccine. This vaccine contains mRNA that would encode for the original CoVid strain and the Omicron B.1 subvariant.   This vaccine had been tested in a human clinical trail.   It turns out that ju...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/AXWjRYyHl_g   Persistent CoVid symptoms are keeping over 4 million Americans from their jobs.   This according to a Brookings Institution study that finds nearly 16 million persons 18 to 65 years of age have Long CoVid and lose from $170-230 billion in lost wages each year.   This disease takes a big bite out of Americans’ discretionary income as well as US economic p...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/bucm185TEvk   The latest helmet from India’s Shellios Technolabs filters the air that the wearer breathes via a HEPA filter and battery operated air handling system located at the back of the helmet so as to not obstruct the rider’s vision.   It provides clean, pollution-free air just behind the helmet’s clear visor and it rids of air of 80% of otherwise inhaled toxin...