Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5E-B2Phsz/ If swallowed, coin or button batteries cause serious internal chemical burns, severe injuries, and even death. Affected: LiCB-branded 3-volt CR2032 batteries sold in packs containing two cards with five batteries each. About 94,000 of these battery packs were sold online at Amazon.com in the US during February 2026. Stop using these recalled coin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5EWF7u-tF/ The D-ring on these harnesses releases allowing the attachment point to open and creating a risk of serious injury or death from a fall. Affected model numbers include ASTRO BOD FAST European versions C083AA00, C083AA01, and C083AA02; ASTRO BOD FAST International versions C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, and C083BA05; ASTRO SIT FA...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5DzLChqYR/ The seats on these swings detach from the frame while in use creating a risk of serious injury or death from a fall. Affected model number 1934256. About 18,500 patio swings were sold at Costco retail stores and online at Costco.com from February 2026 through March 2026. Stop using these recalled patio swings. Contact World Bright International Li...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5DOC_A_oM/ These handles loosen and separate from the kettlecausing hot contents to spill and creating a serious burn hazard. Affected model numbers include 53101-200, 53101-201 for the ENFINIGY Electric Kettle and 53101-500, 53101-501, 53101-502, 53101-503, and 53101-504 for the ENFINIGY Electric Kettle Pro.  About 113,440 kettles were sold in the US, with...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYX3_cpt3U4/ Affected powdered beverage mixes: chocolate frappe, white frappe, hot cocoa, mocha, and vanilla mixes with numerous lot numbers. These products were sold primarily to food services and institutions but also to consumers through e-commerce platforms. Stop using these products and do not consume them. Contact Ghirardelli Chocolate Company at 1-844-7...

Vidcast:  recallalert, foodallergy, productrecall, foodsafety, healthalert Affected product bears Best if used by 2/12/2027 labels.  The product was sold in the US at retail stores nationwide and through online orders. Stop eating this product and contact Second Nature Brands by calling 1-800-651-7263 for via the email recall@secondnaturebrandsus.com for a full refund. References on my website #re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYX2yyaO4bF/ This formula contains cereulide toxin produced by Bacillus cereus bacteria. Affected batch numbers are: 2210269454 with Use By date July 15, 2026, 2210324609 with Use By date January 21, 2027, and 2210321712 with Use By date January 15, 2027. About 16,428 units were sold to consumers in the US through a2 Milk Company’s website, Amazon, and Meijer...

Vidcast:  ChipRecall, FoodRecall, SalmonellaAlert, SnackRecall, RecallAlert Affected products include Bayou Blackened Ranch, Salt and Vinegar, Big Cheezy, Maui Onion, and Sour Cream and Onion flavored chips with Best By dates ranging from July 27, 2026 through August 31, 2026 and multiple affected batch codes. These recalled potato chips were sold nationwide at retail stores in the US between 2025...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYX1eJBvCLt/  Affected products include Tex Mex Trail Mix, Gourmet Hunter Mix, Hunter Mix, Travelers Mix, Town & Country Mix, and Mexican Street Corn Trail Mix with multiple Best By dates through August 2027 and lot code 6082GY5D for the Good & Gather product. These recalled snack mixes were sold nationwide in retail stores, through e-commerce, on QVC,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYX019eskYq/ Affected lot number: 057596 with a Best By date of May 18, 2027. The recalled 1.6 ounce seasoning containers were sold nationwide through retail stores and e-commerce platforms between 2025 and May 2026. Stop using or consuming this seasoning and return it to the place of purchase. For more information and refunds contact JCB Flavors, LLC at 1-920...

Contamination Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYX0OIXJWgR/ Affected lot code: C001730 with Best Buy date April 28, 2027. This recalled pet food was sold directly to consumers and through select retailers in Massachusetts, California, South Carolina, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and New York, along with online sales between April 2026 and May 2026. Stop feeding this product to your pets. Throw...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXzRJztymi/ The button cell batteries in these units are easily accessible, posing a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed and violating required safety standards. About 7,000 were sold in the US online at Amazon from October 2025 through November 2025. Stop using these bike lights and keep them away from children. Contact MalkerDirect via the email US...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXzRJztymi/ The button cell batteries in these units are easily accessible, posing a risk of serious injury or death if swallowed and violating required safety standards. About 7,000 were sold in the US online at Amazon from October 2025 through November 2025. Stop using these bike lights and keep them away from children. Contact MalkerDirect via the email US...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXigSKSiBj/ UHOMEPRO is recalling 5-Drawer Dressers because they are unstable if not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death. About 5,190 were sold in the US online at Walmart from November 2025 through January 2026. Affected: UHOMEPRO 5-Drawer Dressers. Stop filling and using these dressers if t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYXhv5gMdNL/ These stuffed animals have zipper sliders on their side pouches that can detach, creating a choking hazard. Affected: model number 034464. About 36,000 were sold in the US and an additional 520 in Canada at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores and online from January 2026 through March 2026. Stop using these bears and return them to a Build-A-Bear Worksho...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVgOnJPz6E/ These off-road motorcycles have handlebar clamps that unexpectedly rotate and create a crash hazard that can lead to serious injury or death. Affected: model years 2025–2026 CRF250R, CRF250RX, CRF250RWE, CRF450R, CRF450RX, CRF450RWE. About 12,600 dirt bikes were sold in the US and an additional 6 in Canada at authorized Honda Powersports dealers n...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVfupTukcN/ These dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death particularly for children. Affected: models FFLWM002BK and FFLWM002WE. About 16,440 dressers were sold online at Walmart from January 2025 through March 2026. Stop using these dressers if they are not anchored to...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVfNZOvDPF/ They lack required flame mitigation and child-resistant features, creating risks of flash fire, burns, and child poisoning. About 30,155 were sold online at Amazon and Alliance Chemical from January 2023 through March 2026. Stop using these containers, place them out of reach of children, and contact Alliance Chemical via email at sales@alliancech...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVeqSosMPk/ The plastic cube can break into small parts with sharp edges creating choking and laceration hazards. About 227,500 cubes were sold in the US and an additional 1,400 in Canada at independent stores and online at Stephan Baby, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and other websites from August 2017 through January 2026. Stop using this plastic cube and take it...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVeIz6PFBz/ These jars have stoppers that can violently eject when opened if pressure builds inside creating serious impact and laceration hazards. Affected: models SK3000, SK3020, and SK3010. About 5.8 million food jars and 2.3 million bottles were sold in the US at Target, Walmart, and other stores, as well as online at Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Thermos...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVdm8FPbat/ If swallowed, these batteries can cause severe internal burns and other life-threatening injuries. Affected: 19.4” Light Up Stick, Halloween Wands, Halo Flower Headband, Devil Horns Headband, Polka Dot Bow Headband, Flying Disc, Lite-Up Maraca, Light Up Yo-Yo, and Flashing Whistle Necklace. About 124,560 of these toys were sold in the US at discou...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVdI-qvEzB/ These small button batteries are sold in non-childsafe packaging. If swallowed, that cause cause severe internal burns.. Affected: CR2025, CR2032, CR2450, CR2477, CR2016, CR1220, CR1225, CR1616, CR1620, CR1632 and CR2025-10 lithium batteries sold in 5, 10, or 20 packs. About 312,100 of these battery packs were sold on Amazon.com from August 2023 t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVPjP4uV-c/ Giving children extra pain medicine after a broken bone or sprain didn’t improve pain relief compared with giving ibuprofen, Advil or Motrin, alone. The extra pain killer could trigger unpleasant side effects. This from Canada’s University of Alberta pediatricians publishing in JAMA. Their study included nearly 699 children ages 6 through 17 with...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVO2sIPdjM/ Coffee, both caffeinated and de-caffeinated, modifies our brain functions by triggering changes to the bacteria in our gastrointestinal system. Microbiome researchers at Ireland’s University College Cork intensely analyzed 62 coffee and non-coffee drinkers looking at their cognition, gastrointestinal, and general physical functions. Their study ap...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DYVOQoVs-UH/ How so. Molecular biochemists at the Harvard Medical School now report in the Journal of the American Chemical Society that, when a common gut bacterium called Morganella morganii interacts with a contaminant found in everyday products, they spark inflammation that leads to depression. A sugar molecule produced by the bacterium combines with a pol...