Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywKn9bRf3S/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fortress Safe Problem:  Fortress, Legend, Cabela’s, and Gettysburg branded Portable Safes with Biometric Locks can be opened by anyone leading to serious injuries and death.  More than 39 episodes of unintended gun safe entries by those with unauthorized fingerprints have been reported including one death of a 12 year old child....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywJibIRGOE/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fisher-Price Inc. Problem:  Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Paint cars have high-powered magnets that tend to detach leading to choking and magnet ingestion hazards. Sold: About 21,000 of these toy railway cars were sold in the US a...

Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Lose Their Brakes Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywIea7R1yL/   Recall By: Cpsc;  Polaris Problem: Polaris Model Year 2023 RZR PRO XP and PRO XP 4 and Model Year 2024 RZR XP and XP 4 ROVs have improperly routed brake lines that contact the front wheels leading to brake line breakage, loss of braking, crashes, and injuries to the operator and bystanders. Sold; About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP2tkDu0Gq/ Dr. Smith discusses the reasons for removal of the tonsils.  They include infection and obstruction. #tonsils #tonsillectomy #infection #lingualtonsils #snoring #obstruction #sleepapnea #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP1L0Hu_GU/ In this WBZ Medical Minute introduced by the late Gary LaPierre, Dr. Smith describes how one medical school gives its doctors to be a glimpse of medical care from a patient’s point of view.   #medicalschool #physicians #patients #hospitals #sensitivity #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPz8eNuzye/ Dr. Smith speaks with the late Robert Osteen MD, breast surgeon at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, about what a surgeon looks for during a breast exam.  #breast #selfexamination #surgeon #osteen #brigham #cancer #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPyK_WOtZB/ Dr. Smith discusses why and how to obtain a second opinion for possible surgical management of chronic back disease.  He mentions the physician referral services that hospitals offer.  Now, this service is offered online with a search feature on each hospital’s website. #backpain #weakness #secondopinion #neurosurgery #orthopedics #wbsnewsradio ba...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPw5YnOe5Q/  If you experience fainting, when should you get a formal evaluation.  Dr. Mark Linzer, formerly of Tufts Med and now at UMinnesota tells Dr. Smith the indications that are worrisome. #linzer #fainting #syncope #driving #weakness #cardiovascular  #wbznewsradio linzer, fainting, syncope,  driving, weakness, cardiovascular, wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPvR7uOCTe/ Dr. Smith talks with Mark Linzer, MD formerly of the New England Medical Center and currently professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Fainting is also known as syncope and is driven by the vasovagal reaction. #linzer #fainting #syncope #vasovagal #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPtuPfOIlL/ Peggy Keating of the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center, currently call the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center,joins Dr. Smith to advise a patient with arthritis and back problems about how to exercise safely and effectively.  She discusses use of non-weight-bearing water therapy and stationary bikes. #exercise #arthritis #duke #...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPsbOqO1iN/ Recall By: Fda;  Organ LLC Problem:  Orgain Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor has undeclared sesame.  The following lot numbers are affected: 3212EL14, 3213EL14, 3214EL14, 3228EL14. Sold: Exclusively at Costco warehouse stores in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indian...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyProV5OjAA/ Recall By: Fda;  Cookies-N-Milk Problem:  6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" contains undeclared peanuts.  This is a danger to peanut allergic kids and adults.  Affected is lot # 32402342C. Sold: At retail stores in IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPq6j1Oh-O/ Recall By: Fda;  Kula Brands LLC Problem:  Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer has undeclared coconut, a tree nut, and milk in them.  This is a risk for those allergic to these ingredients.  Involved are cans in lot number U17831532PNCL. Sold:  Through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023. Actions:  Return thes...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPqCT4O4R8/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Russound Problem:  Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers have defective internal circuit boards that overheat and create fire and burn hazards. Sold:  About 3,170 were sold in the US and about 245 were sold in Canada to wholesalers and entertainment center/home theater installers. Actions:  If you had an entertainment c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPpG44OyBK/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Candy Dynamics Problem:  The rolling ball on this Slime Licker, Toxic Waste, and Mega Toxic Waste branded Blue, Red,  Green, and Pink flavored liquid candy dispensers may dislodge from the container leading to aspiration, choking, asphyxiation, and death. Sold. About 70 million candy units were sold at Walmart, Five Below and oth...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPoNeDuVj5/ Recall By: Cpsc;  KGR Distribution Corp. Problem:  The rolling ball on this Cocco Candy Strawberry, Tutti Frutti, and Cola flavored liquid candy dispenser may dislodge from the container leading to aspiration, choking, asphyxiation, and death. Sold. About 145,800 candy units were sold nationwide and online at kgrcandies.com. Actions:  Take this ca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPMnKRRiLY/ Recall By: Cpsc;  International Intimates Inc. Problem: Rene Rofe Girl Children’s Blanket Sleepers and Hooded Robes do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of burn injuries. Sold:  About 38,000 items were sold online at Amazon.com, Fashionnova.com, Ruelala.com and at children’s clothing stores nationwid...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPLoK3x1Ah/ Recall By: Cpsc;  CURIO Brands Problem: Capri Blue Deodorizing Pet Bedding Spray, Capri Blue Waterless Foaming Shampoo, Capri Blue Deodorizing Fragrance Spritz and Capri Blue Detangling and Conditioning Sprays, purchased from June 2023 through August 2023, are contaminated with nasty bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Sold:  About 59,000 u...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBgd3hugKU/ Recall By: Fda;  Penzey’s Spices Problem:  Penzey’s Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle contains undeclared sesame seeds.  Affected are lot #s 37652-1 or 37652-2. Actions:  Do not consume this product and return it to your Penny’s Spice store for a full refund.  More information is available at customerservice@penzeys.com, or 1-800-741-7787. https://www....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBfqfHOJlU/ Recall By: Fda;  Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Problem:  Dick Taylor Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate Bars, batch 23194, actually contain Dick Taylor Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars due to mis-packaging.  This undeclared peanut is a danger to those consumers with peanut allergies. Sold: Via retail stores in Humboldt County, CA and the company’s factory...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBeW90Orp3/ Recall By: Fda;  Eagle Produce LLC Problem:  Kandy branded cantaloupe with lot numbers 797901, 797900, and 804918 have salmonella contamination.  This bacterium triggers a serious gastroenteritis that may spread to a septicemia. Sold: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBdgpzuDQs/ Recall By: Fda;  Biomic Sciences, LLC Problem: All lots of ION* Sinus Support, ION* Biome Sinus, and Restore Sinus Spray products are possibly contaminated with the bacteria Microbacterium sp., Fictibacillus sp., Bacillus sp., (primarily B. malikii), and Paenibacillus sp. Actions:  If you have any of these products, do not spray them into your nas...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBc6XouKBU/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Trek Bicycle Corporation Problem:  Trek Allant+ 7 bicycles equipped with Tektro brakes have rear brake hoses that kink and break when turning the handlebars leading to loss of control, crashes, and injuries to the rider and bystanders. Sold:  About 7,000 of these bikes were sold at Trek-owned and other bicycle stores nationwide....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBbvQEOurk/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Proctor & Gamble Problem:  The aerosol cans of Zevo Fly, Gnat and Fruit Fly Flying Insect Killer sold in 2 can value packs may suddenly rupture and leak leading to lacerations and injuries. Sold:  About 8600 of these value packs were sold in Kroger and Meijer stores nationwide. Actions:  Stop using these cans of insect spray...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBa7i2OPSu/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Nutraceutical Corporation Problem:  This iron-containing dietary supplement is marketed in non-child-resistant packaging in violation of the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Sold:  About 85,300 units were sold at Natural Groceries by Vitamin Cottage, Sprouts Farmer’s Market, Vitamin Shoppe, Whole Foods, and Fresh Thyme Fa...