Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iwqmaNZ0W/ The FDA has just cleared Traumagel, produced by Brooklyn’s Cresilon.  This exciting product is a hemostatic gel with a texture of hummus.   It is composed of plant-based compounds derived from algae and fungi. After injecting it from a prefilled syringe, the product can fill gunshot wounds and halt life-threatening bleeding within seconds. This pr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ivi-HxP7U/ Some in the audience have asked me, “What happened to the health reports?”  I suspended them during the summer and will not be resuming them until later in the fall. I am involved with some special projects that occupy my time. I will be continuing the Recall Reports over the next months. As always, I thank you for watching and listening.  Stay we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JWRHYPjaH/ The Food and Drug Administration and Flagstone Foods, LLC now recall Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts as packages of them contain undeclared peanuts, almonds, and pecans.  Those with an allergy to one or more of these other nuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is lot 2EE06284 wi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JVgc3NhsN/ The Food and Drug Administration and Unilever US are recalling Popsicle Jolly Rancher Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Grape Frozen Confection Pops.  These frozen confections contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Only products for individu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JUetXP1AT/ The Food and Drug Administration, Veata LLC, and Boulla LLC are recalling Endurance Pro Energy Boost Capsules and Boom Max capsules due to contamination with sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction treatment.  Those taking nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerine could experience a blood pressure emergency if they use t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JTrcTttgW/ The Food and Drug Administration and Authentik Fudge have recalled Montreal Chocolate Fudge with Nuts as it has mold contamination.  Affected are lots 0241500805, 0241690105, and 0241690205. This fudge was sold by TJ MAXX in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and Marshalls in California, Colorado, Conn...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JS2botQQZ/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC are recalling Bliss Tree Butter Snacks as they contain undeclared milk snd sesame.   These snacks are sold at retail stores nationwide and online by bliss-tree.us and amazon.com. Don’t consume these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more info...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JRA9wMgip/ The Food and Drug Administration and Gutierrez Distributors, LLC are recalling El Servidor and Gutierrez branded cinnamon as it contains toxic levels of lead. These products were sold in NY state. Do not consume these products.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Gutierrez at 1-973-777-1851. http...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JP0Qzp7-I/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sierra Stain LLC are recalling Bloodline water based tattoo pigments in Carolina Blue, All Purpose Black, and UV China Pink as these are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms.  This can lead to skin infections with rashes and “pimples.” These tattoo pigments were sold by amazon.com . Tattoo ar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JPAfMPfVy/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the BJ’s Wholesale Club are recalling Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos as their roof panels can fly off in high winds leading to injuries.  Affected are model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902 About 32,500 gazebos were sold at BJ’s. Stop using and going near these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JNtybuVoV/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers.  If the mowers’ handles gets wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. Affected are 2024 model year mowers. About 46,200 mowers were sold in the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JMo_1JaBE/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission an MEIXIA Shop are recalling Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers as they violate federal safety standards.  The problems: sides are too low; sleeping pad is too thick; an opening at the foot of the lounger can entrap or allow an infant to fall through; and these loungers lacks a stand encouraging parents t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JL2QZONFn/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA now recall VARMFRONT Power Banks as they can overheat leading to burns and fires. About 1,600 batteries were sold in the US and about 1,690 were sold in Canada. At IKEA store and online at IKEA.com. Stop using these batteries and return yours to your IKEA store for a full refund.  For more informatio...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JLNP_pY-v/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the ALDI company are recalling Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers as they can expel boiling water from the machine’s top leading to burns. Affected are model numbers 708924 and 708925. About 28,000 coffee makers have been sold by ALDI in 38 states and in DC. Stop using this coffee maker and return your un...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JITCfumBx/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Trader Joe’s now recall Trader Joe’s Mango Tangerine Scented Candles.  The wick flame can spread to the candle wax leading to a fire with burn injuries. About 653,000 candles were sold at Trader Joe’s nationwide. Don’t light these candles and return them to your nearest Trader Joe’s for a cash refund of $...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JHkqAR2-C/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Siemens Industry are recalling Siemens SolarReady Meter Combos are they overheat leading to fire and burn hazards.  These meters sit between your utility power supply, solar panels, and your home electrical panel. Affected are units with catalog numbers MC2442S1200SC and MC2442S1200FC. About 3910 units we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JGLdDJ0gj/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Shawshank LEDz Inc. are recalling Monster and Easter Squeezable Plush Toys.  These toys are filled with  a glitter-water suspension in a flexible container that can burst splashing glitter into the eyes and elsewhere. About 9600 of these toys were sold at Ace Hardware stores. Stop using these squeezable t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uCADVOoh6/ The Food and Drug Administration and G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. are recalling Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Desserts as they contain undeclared cashews.  The cartons are actually filled with Nature’s Promise brand Cashewmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert.  While the lids on the product menti...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uA05esSv_/c The Food and Drug Administration and Yummy Foods recall Yummy Swirly Ices.  These frozen confections contain milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected products are Swirly Tropical melon- Swirly Berry Blast - Swirly Tropical Tornado - Swirly Chu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s_wM2vxR2/ The Food and Drug Administration and Prime Foods Processing LLC are recalling Egg Custard Steamed Buns as 2 varieties of them contain undeclared sesame. Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected products are Steam Buns with Egg Custard, Lot Codes #2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-tAmHxJdA1/ The Food and Drug Administration and North Fish USA Inc. have recalled North Fish Cold Smoked Capelin.  These fish, when over 5 inches in length, are contaminated with clostridium botulinum bacteria that can trigger life-threatening illness and death. These contaminated fish were sold in New York and Georgia but re-sold all along the East Coast. I...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s_wM2vxR2/ The Food and Drug Administration and Prime Foods Processing LLC are recalling Egg Custard Steamed Buns as 2 varieties of them contain undeclared sesame. Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected products are Steam Buns with Egg Custard, Lot Codes #2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s_JEUOORK/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Too Good Gourmet company have recalled Meijer Dunking Chocolate Chip Cookies.  These cookies contain undeclared milk risking an allergic reaction to those who are milk protein sensitive. These recalled cookies have been sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Do...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s-U3fxxBg/ The Food and Drug Administration and Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. have recalled the t:connect iOS mobile app that controls and monitors the Tandem  t:slim X2 insulin pump and its battery.  This leads to a battery depletion and an unexpected pump shut down with disastrous consequences. If you have one of these pumps, to avoid an unexpected battery de...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s9ilGOu7S/ The Food and Drug Administration and El Chila HF, LLC is now recalling additional lots of its El Chilar Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon.  The recall is due to dangerous lead contamination.  The newly recalled lots are E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624.  The previously recalled lots are E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624. This cinnamon is sold at reta...