Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/yTki5ngKUZM   The FDA and the Ballreich Snack Food Co. announce the recall of Ballreich’s BBQ Potato Chips.   These chips are contaminated with salmonella .   This bacterium may cause serious or possibly fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed or afflicted with complicating medical conditions.   It causes a gastroenteritis that m...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0qroJeVbe6g   The FDA and Frito-Lay have recalled Wavy Lay’s Original Potato Chips.   These chips have undeclared milk.   If ingested, they could trigger a serious or even a life-threatening allergic reaction in milk allergic individuals.   These chips were sold in NC, SC, and VA.   If you or a member of your family or possible guests have milk allergies, discard the...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LBo1gKfi5dk   The FDA and the EBay seller known as jonquil 4308 now recall the dietary supplement Max Health Hydro Pineapple Burn.   This product has undeclared sibutramine, an appetite suppressing drug that has been withdrawn from the market due to safety issues.   This agent may dangerously elevate blood pressure and/or pulse rate and create a risk for heart attack,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/FD5oEmOS6WI   The FDA and Jimmy’s Cookies LLC are recalling Marketside Chocolate Candy Cookie Cake.   This pastry contains undeclared peanuts.   Those with a peanut allergy may develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this product.   These cakes were sold by Walmart in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, P...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Bq8cPB1x6Kw   The FDA and RMH Foods, LLC now recall Gordon Choice Deli Style Tuna and Chicken Salads packed in 4 pound tubs lot number 10/16/2021.   These products contain undeclared wheat and tuna allergens.   Those with wheat or tuna allergies could develop a severe or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting these products.   These bulk tubs were distribu...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Q8Gd6L9EuP4   Their FDA and Hostess Brands LLC are recalling Hostess Hot Dog and Hamburger Buns.   These baked goods are contaminated with both Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella.   Both of these bacteria may cause serious or possibly fatal infections in the very young, elders, and those who are immunosuppressed or afflicted with complicating medical conditions.  ...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kA4cp7Et_lY   The CPSC and LG Energy Solution Michigan have recalled LG Chem RESU10H Lithium-Ion Residential Energy Storage System Batteries.   These batteries may overheat, ignite, and create home fires and the output of toxic smoke.   About 10,000 of these batteries were sold in the US as part of residential solar energy systems.   Note too that the same type of bat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GVtxAjHm8UI   The CPSC and New Widetech announce the recall of dehumidifiers sold under the following brand names: AeonAir, Amana, ArcticAire (Danby), Classic (Danby / Home Hardware Stores), Commercial Cool, Danby, Danby Designer, Danby Premiere, De’Longhi, Edgestar, Friedrich, Generations (Danby), Haier, Honeywell (JMATEK / AirTek), Idylis, Ivation, Perfect Aire, Sup...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/uROQeE32mTE   The CPSC and Zen Magnets LLC are recalling Zen Magnets and Neoballs Magnets. If several of these magnets are ingested, they may attract one another creating gastrointestinal erosion, perforations, and obstructions.  About 10 million magnets have been sold nationwide either individually or in sets.  Immediately take these magnets away from children and ot...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/oSplX89J34I   The CPSC and Dollar General are recalling True Living Sling Loungers.   These loungers may collapse creating a risk for pinching, lacerations, or even amputations if body parts are trapped in the metal folding joints.   About 155,000 of these loungers were sold.   If you own one of these loungers, stop using it and cut the fabric straps to render it unus...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/C9yvF724soE   The CPSC and Rossignol are recalling Rossignol 2018 and 2019 Model Year All Track DH Bicycles.   Cracks may form where the fork connects to the bicycle allowing the fork and front wheel to suddenly separate from the bicycle creating a fall hazard.   About 150 bicycles were sold in the US ad 24 were sold in Canada.   If you own one of these bicycles, stop...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7TiJ9gT9QgE   The CPSC and multiple companies have announced the recall of rugs that fail to meet federal flammability standards.   The involved products include YOH Super Soft Purple Rugs, Pacapet Fluffy Pink Area Rugs, and Andecor Girls Soft Tye Dye Area Rugs.   These products have been sold online on amazon.com.   If you own these rugs, contact your point of purcha...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Ufk39bU1PAs   The CPSC and Hallmark are recalling Hallmark-branded Teether Rings with Decorative Fabric and Plush Attachments.   The wood ring may fracture into small parts creating choking hazards.   About 15,500 of these teether rings have been sold in the US and about 1,200 have been sold in Canada at Hallmark Gold Crown stores, other retail outlets, and online at...

  Vidcast:    https://youtu.be/_GOxFKCTgAE   The CPSC and Intertex are recalling B-Air VP-33 Blower Fans.   Components on the fan’s power board may overheat creating fire and burn hazards.   About 29,500 of these blowers hae been sold at Home Depot and Menarde’s stores and online at amazon.com and homedepot.com.   Stop using these blower fans and contact Intertex by phone at 1-800-465-7300 or via...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ShRbVR4P7To   CPSC and Marin Bikes announce the recall of Marin 2021 model year mountain bikes.   The bottom frame bracket may fracture and cause the riders to lose control, fall, and injure themselves and others.   About 2100 of these bikes were sold at bike stores nationwide.   Immediately stop riding these bikes and contact Marin Bicycles by phone at 1-800-222-7557...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/UbOssdJFYIU   The CPSC and HomeGoods have recalled TJX Swivel Counter Stools.   These stools may collapse creating falls and injuries.   About 4300 of the stools were sold nationwide at HomeGoods, Homesense, HomeGoods/TJMaxx, and HomeGoods/Marshall’s stores.   Stop using any of these stools that you have at home and return them to any HomeGoods or Homesense store for...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/O88F5-P9pjE   The CPSC and Primark have recalled Primark 8-pack Scent Stamper Pens.   The purple scent stamper in the bundle contains elevated and unsafe levels of the organic solvent benzyl alcohol that can create skin irritations. About 9500 of these stamper pen bundles were sold at Primark stores in the northeast, Florida, and Chicago.   If you have these markers,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZxT9qsK1v94   The CPSC and Ravin Crossbows have again recalled Ravin Crossbow Arrow White Nocks following up an initial 2017 recall.   What’s a nock you might ask.   Well, its a grooved   plastic collar that the crossbow arrow fits into and serves as the contact point between the crossbow string and the arrow.   It is critical for the safe transfer of kinetic energy f...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/9QkwRbkuYa0   The CPSC and Nordstrom’s are recalling their Tucker and Tate-branded Children’s Socks.   These socks have pom poms that may detach and create a choking hazard for young children.   About 370 pairs of these socks were sold nationwide at Nordstrom stores.   If you bought these socks, immediately discontinue their use and return them to your nearest Nordstr...

Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/u6GfOLbHO68   PSC and Frieyss have recalled the Frieyss Infant Bath Seats.   These bath seats fail to meet federal safety requirements for both stability and leg openings and they may tip over creating a drowning hazard for infants.   About 120 were sold online at amazon.com.   If you bought one of these bath seats, discontinue its use and contact Frieyss via email at b...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/HYGKdvDGaqI   The CPSC and John Deere announce the recall of their John Deere 4M & 4R Compact Utility Tractors.   The rear wheel spacer bolts on these tractors were torqued improperly causing a wheel to fall off and lead to the tractor overturning creating an injury hazard for the operator.   About 200 were sold.   Immediately stop using these recalled tractors and co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/J25VRdQyyZc   The FDA and Golden Natural Product Inc. now recall Golden Natural Product Branded Dry Apricot with bone and jumbo. These products contain undeclared sulfites.   Those with sulfite allergies may develop a serious or lief-threatening allergic reaction if they ingest the products.   These products were sold in CA, WA, and NY.   If you have these products, r...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/BEfY0HSzEGQ   The FDA and Nature’s Sunshine are recalling Nature’s Sunshine Love & Peas Protein-Rich Meal Replacement.   This product is contaminated with undeclared milk.   If ingested by a person with a milk allergy, it could trigger a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction.   If you have this product, don’t consume it.   Contact Nature’s Sunshine by phone at...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/RjfmGDQx-EY   The FDA and Je Dois L’avoir announce the recall of 365 Skinny High Intensity Pills and 365 Skinny Emergency Boutique 30 day Capsules.   These diet products contain sibutramine, a DEA controlled substance that has been determined to pose significant health risks.   If ingested, these preparations may cause seizures, rapid heart rate, palpitations, heart a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Wg2A9fUA7F4   The CPSC and Tkala Fashion are recalling Tkala Fashion Children’s Pajamas.   These 100% cotton pajamas fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, and they pose a risk of burn injuries to children.   About 6,000 of these pajamas were sold online at amazon.com. *2   Do not permit your children to wear these pajamas.   Contact Tka...