Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BZ4TuPniVJo   The FDA and Belfonte Diary announce the recall of Belfonte Chocolate to Die For Premium Ice Cream.   This product has undeclared peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies may develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting this ice cream.   The affected product bears a plant code of 29-050 and a use by date of 5/18/24.   The ice cream...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/daxG7WvLj4g The FDA and BrandStorm Inc. have recalled several lots of Natierra Freeze-Dried Blueberries.   This product contains levels of lead above the FDA’s recommended safe limits.   High levels of lead in the system causes neurologic and other system damage and is particularly dangerous for children with developing neurologic systems.   Lead poisoning in kids is...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/YXCTo1W_LAc   The FDA and Crown Prince have recalled Crown Prince Smoked Baby Clams.   FDA testing of this product detected unsafe levels of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.   These synthetic organic chemicals, so-called forever chemicals since they accumulate in the human body as well as in the environment, have been associated with elevated chole...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/tBfk8KVVbK4   The FDA and Sweet Loren’s are recalling Sweet Loren’s Gluten-free Sugar Cookie Dough.   This product contains traces of gluten.   Those with an allergy to wheat and gluten and especially those with celiac disease can develop a serious gastrointestinal reaction if they ingest this cookie dough.   The product with a Lot Code AF22 115, Best By Date 12/1/202...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/L93crkrdM_E   The FDA and Vi-Jon, LLC are expanding their recall of Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solution, Lemon Flavor beyond only CVS.   These are: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanc, Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate Exchange Select, Family Wellness, Good Sense, Harris Teeter, HEB, Health Mart, Kroger, Leader, Major, Meijer, Premier Value, Publi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/F6Obm6wWcYQ   The CPSC and Westfield Outdoor are recalling Outfitter and Big Horn Tents.   The stove jack ring on these tents may deteriorate after high temperature exposures creating toxic smoke within the tent and smoke inhalation risks.   About 5,050 of these tents were sold in company stores and online by Cabela’s and Bass Pro Shops.   Stop using wood stoves insid...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xC1TNHPi2jI   The CPSC and Sakar are recalling Tony Hawk Silver Multipurpose Helmets.   These helmets fail to meet the federal positional stability and retention system requirements for bicycle helmets.   About 12,655 of these helmets were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at www.walmart.com.   If you bought these Tony Hawk helmets, stop using them and cont...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZoOGJE7FLis   The FDA and A&M Farms have recalled Little Bear Whole Vidalia Onions.   This produce is contaminated with listeria monocyogenes.   This bacterium causes severe and possibly life-threatening infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.   These onions were sold at: Wegman’s stores in Rochester, NY, in Massachusetts...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Fb5GXt_pNyc   The FDA and Loud Muscle Science, LLC have recalled Launch Sequence Aphrodisia and Euphoria Capsules.   These dietary supplement products are contaminated with tadalafil, the active ingredient in the erectile dysfunction prescription drug Cialis, and is thus considered an unapproved drug with unproven safety or effectiveness.   Tadalafil is a phosphodiest...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/8-8kaxAj5vo   The FDA and Natreve have recalled Natreve Vegan Protein Powder with a French Vanilla Wafer Sundae Flavor.   This product contains trace amounts of of milk.   Those with milk allergies could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this product.   The affected lots are #46359 and #46360.   If you or a household member are mil...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/4Pjefpy3dWY   The FDA and J&M Foods announce the recall of Favorite Day Lavender Shortbread Cookies.   A total of 1464 boxes were actually packed with chocolate chip cookies.   As a result, the packaging fails to list the presence of soy or egg allergens.   Those with soy or egg allergies could develop nasty allergic reactions after ingesting these chocolate chip cook...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/WawndWW4jFU   The FDA and Bumble Bee Foods, LLC have recalled Bumble Bee Smoked Clams.   FDA testing of this product detected unsafe levels of PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.   These synthetic organic chemicals, so-called forever chemicals since they accumulate in the human body as well as in the environment, have been associated with elevated cho...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hAan8QVJRU0   The FDA and Primal Pet Foods are recalling Raw Frozen Primal Patties for Dogs Beef Formula with a lot number of W10068709 and a best buy date of 5/22/2023.   This pet food is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   Though listeria rarely causes disease in dogs, the animals may be carriers and pass the bug on to humans.   Handling this contaminated do...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uYztleQDfUI   The FDA and Hy-Vee Inc. are recalling Hy-Vee, Inc. and Mealtime branded Potato Salads, all varieties and all sizes.   These products are contaminated with an as-yet unidentified bacterium.   These products were sold at Hy-Vee Drugstore, Dollar Fresh Market locations, and Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh convenience stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Misso...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DBJN6ehF2Xc   The FDA and Tovala of Chicago are recalling Tovala Gochujang-Glazed Salmon and Pork Chop Bowl prepared meals.   These products have undeclared peanuts.   Those with allergies to peanut could develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these salmon or pork chop bowls.   The affected products are marked with Enjoy by Dates o...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/SN-aVIwVo-Y   The FDA and Stormberg Foods are recalling Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats. These products have contamination with salmonella bacteria.   This pathogen can trigger gastroenteritis in your dogs with infection spread throughout their bodies.  ...

Enjoy Life Baked Snacks Are Dangerously Crunchy Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/EL075vPoyQI   The FDA, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Enjoy Life Natural Brands, LLC are recalling a select list of Enjoy Life Baked Snacks that likely contain hard plastic fragments.   The products include: Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies, Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Cookies, Soft Baked Double Chocolate Brownie C...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/V2dEj3iXbL0   The CPSC and Mohnark Pharmaceuticals have recalled Mohnark Lidocaine 4% Topical Anesthetic Cream.   This product contains the local anesthetic lidocaine and is not sold in child-resistant packaging as mandated by the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act.   About 9000 units were sold online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com.   If you bought this product, s...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DedTyndBKKI   The CPSC and iMOONZZZ have recalled iMOONZZZ Children’s Nightgowns composed of 95% cotton and 5% spandex.   These garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries for those children wearing them.   These nightgowns were sold online at amazon.com.   If you bought these garments, do not permit yo...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/eGyfEjxCHtc   The CPSC and ShelterLogic are now recalling RIO-branded Swinging Hammock Chairs.   The legs of these chairs collapse easily due to improper insertion of pins during assembly.   About 786,000 of these hammock chairs were sold at Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Camping World, Costco, Lowe’s and Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Campi...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/n-TmI9WTV94   The CPSC and Kid’s Tales have recalled Kid’s Tales Children’s Pajamas composed of 95% cotton and 5% elastane.   These garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries for those children wearing them.   About 9100 sets of PJs were sold online at amazon.com.   If you bought these garments, do n...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/hAwUUJlY_kw   The CPSC and Yamaha Motorsports are recalling Model Years 2021 and 2022 Kodiak 700 All-Terrain Vehicles.   These ATVs lack a mandated “Maximum Loading Limit” label facilitating unintentional overloading of the vehicle and towing excessively heavy loads that create crash and injury risks.   About 3500 of these ATVs were sold at Yamaha Motorsport dealers....

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/-7h7J9CbUAA   The CPSC and Laars Heating Systems have recalled Laars Heating Systems Residential Atmospheric Gas-fired Boilers branded as Laars Mini-Therm JX and Bradford White Brute Min. A blocked vent temperature switch could malfunction, release gases including the odorless and colorless carbon monoxide that creates a risk of asphyxiation and death.   If you have t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3AwESmA7XIU   The CPSC and Scholastic are recalling Shake Look Touch book with pom-poms.   The pom-poms may detach and create a choking hazard for young children.   About 185,700 of these children’s books were sold in the US an about 1500 were sold in Canada.   The Scholastic company is recommending that any purchasers of this book cut off the pom-poms.   After you do...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/UsDHTOuMBew   The CPSC and Samson International have recalled Universal Broadmoore Cayden Gentleman’s 9-drawer chests.   Unless these dressers are firmly anchored to a wall, they are prone to tip over leading to entrapment hazards, injuries, and death.   About 5400 of these dressers were sold exclusively at Costco stores and online at Costco.com.   If you bought one o...