Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgI_Sfu6Sz/ Apna Wholesale Inc now recalls Paras Premium Golden Raisins. The raisins contain undeclared sulfur dioxide.  Those sensitive and allergic to sulfites risk severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this product. These sulfite- bearing raisins were sold in New York and Massachusetts at Apna Bazar Farmers Market retail stor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgIg7Wsu8q/ The Quaker Oats Company is recalling its Pearl Milling Company Original Pancake & Waffle Mix, lots labeled as BBD SEP 13 25 P.  These packages contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  This recalled pancake/waff...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgH3b3vL3O/ New York Mutual Trading Co., Inc. now recalls its Prepared Monkfish Liver due to undeclared milk allergens.  Individuals with milk allergies risk a serious or life-threatening reaction. The product was sold in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, primarily through restaurants and some retail stores. Stop using this product and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgHTffJ0_T/ Monkey Spit, LLC now recalls Monkey Mop BBQ Sauce, Best by 11/07/2026A, Swamp Mob BBQ Sauce, Best By 12/13/2025A, and Atomic Mop BBQ Sauce, Best by 03/19/2026D.  These barbecue sauces contain undeclared milk, soy, or wheat with a serious or life-threatening threat to individuals with allergies to these ingredients.  Immedia...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgGzXmN1Ye/ Lexmark International now recalls its Lexmark specialty printers, models MS725dvn and MX725adve.  The printer can overheat with fire and burn hazards. About 43,510 units were sold in the United States and 4,000 were sold in Canada online at lexmark.com, CDW Logistics, Tech Data Product Management Inc., and Insight Direct USA Inc. between June 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgGOunO-5H/ Northern Tool + Equipment now recalls its Northern Tool Adjustable Swivel Shop Stools with Backrests, model number 20230 with the “NT” logo on the seat. The welded connection between the seat base and stool post breaks leading to falls and injuries. About 51,770 units were sold in the United States with an additional 34 in...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgFusJMKYy/ Polaris Industries is recalling Model Year 2024-2025 Ranger XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs).  These vehicles have door handles that stick allowing the door to open unexpectedly while the vehicle is in motion. These unsafe doors create a risk of crashes and injuries when an unrestrained rider is ejected. About 4,20...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgFOTmAVaw/ The Three61 company now recalls its Samurai Mini Smoke Alarm, model SM1.  This device fails to trigger reliably and alert in the case of a fire leading to smoke inhalation and burn hazards. About 328,000 of these smoke alarms  were sold exclusively through HSN and online at HSN.com from July 2020 through November 2024. Stop...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgEu9-OxYm/ The Veyer company now recalls its WorkPro Momentum Office Chairs, models 8517865 and 2864384. The bolts that connect the chair back to its base crack leading to falls and injuries. About  64,000 of these office chairs were sold nationwide at Office Depot and OfficeMax stores as well as online through Amazon.com, OfficeDepot.com, Walmart.com, an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgELfovn8t/ Vornado Air now recalls its Vornado VH2 Whole Room Heaters, lot codes JUL24 and AUG24. The power cord partially detaches from the heater enclosure, tends to fray over time, and creates a electric shock and fire hazards. About 7,780 units were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com from August 2024 through October 2024 i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgDq4ONNau/ The TPBOR company is recalling NQDTPBOR Multi-Purpose Helmets.   These helmets fail to meet federal safety regulations for positional stability, impact protection, labeling, and certification, creating a risk for head injuries in the event of a crash. About 684 of these helmets were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from May 2024 through August 20...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgCbrjMb9s/ Duluth Trading Company has recalled Duluth Trading Children’s Holiday Pajama Sets. These pajamas violate federal flammability regulations for children’s sleepwear, creating a risk of burn injuries. About 22,400 pajama sets were sold exclusively at Duluth Trading stores nationwide and online at duluthtrading.com from October...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFgB68_N23o/ GiantMouse LLC has recalled its Giant Mouse GM12 and GMP12 folding knives.  These knives’ locking mechanisms fail creating a laceration hazard for users. About  600 knives were sold exclusively online through GiantMouse’s website from November 14 to November 15, 2024 sand shipped to customers nationwide, including California, Texas, Florida, Ne...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DFgA_cvvjj6/ The maker of ChrisDowa products is recalling ChrisDowa Roller Window Shades. These window shades have long operating cords and lack required safety labeling thereby violating federal safety regulations for window coverings. About 19,500 units were sold exclusively online through Amazon.com from December 2022 to September 20...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFdyLCRuuQp/ SHEIN Distribution Corporation now recalls Teckwe Hair Dryer Brushes. This device lacks an immersion protection device creating shock and electrocution hazards should the product fall into water while plugged in. About 10,000 units were sold online through the SHEIN website and shipped nationwide to states including California, Texas, Florida,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DE5kUccO90q/ Dierbergs Markets is recalling their Premium Home-Style Mashed Potatoes in16-ounce packages with a Sell By Date of January 9, 2025.  These mashed  potatoes contain undeclared wheat creating a risk for those with wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities, and celiac disease. These mashed potatoes were sold at Dierbergs Markets i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE5j3SUOaSE/ Lifestyle Evolution now recalls NuGo Dark Chocolate Chip Nutrition Bars and NuGo Dark Pretzel Nutrition Bars, Best By dates of December 14-23, 2025.  Specific lots contain undeclared milk, a risk for those with milk allergies. These bars were sold nationwide at retail locations and online by Amazon, Costco, Wegmans, Giant Eagle, and other outle...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DE5jQD8pFoy/ The Mochi Ice Cream Company LLC is recalling My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet, lots 337-24 and 341-24. This sorbet contains undeclared pasteurized cooked egg white, a risk for those with egg allergies. About 1,350 cases of the affected sorbet were sold nationwide. If you have any of this My Mochi Peach Mango Sorbet in your freez...

x Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3OvznPqGz/ Sig Sauer is recalling its SIG SAUER ROMEO5 Red Dot Sights, Models SOR52001 and 7400579, and those bundled with Model SORJ53101. These products violate federal safety regulations for button cell batteries. The batteries included with the sights are not in child-resistant packaging, lack required warnings, and can be easily accessed, posing a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DE3M7aesRgO/ Wemfg now recalls Wemfg Children’s Multi-Purpose Bike Helmets, Model MD-710-S. These helmets fail to meet federal safety regulations for positional stability, impact labeling, and certification.  About 6,500 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between April and July 2024. Immediately stop allowing your children to wea...

Your Food May Be Aging You Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3FugURhQi/ Ultra-processed foods, UPFs, yes those sugary drinks, colorful cereals, cookies, instant noodles, and cakes, pound on your body’s cells to the extent that it makes your body older than your actual chronologic age.  Nutritionists from Australia’s Monash University studied 16,055 subjects 20 to 79 years of age.  Tabulat...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DE3EziwuRqe/ Grapefruit interacts with various enzymes and transporters in the body.  When it does, it tends to make some prescription medications either less or more effective.  An excellent article on health.com lists all of the prescription drugs that grapefruit effects.  Let’s run through them so you’re in the know. • Statins: Used...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3ESW9t2ue/ The US Environmental Protection Agency now bans trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (Perc).  TCE damages the immune as well as the nervous system and has been implicated in liver and kidney cancers as well as non-hodgekins lymphoma.  Perc is associated with  liver, kidney, brain, and testicular cancers. TCE is a common ingredient in c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DE3DnANgEvw/ Bioengineers at New York University have perfected microchip-mounted bundles of field-effect transistors capable of detecting and precisely identifying pathogenic bacteria and viruses from samples of air.  Employing nanotechnology using graphene and microlithography, these chips can detect multiple microorganisms simultaneo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/reel/DE3B6xxvUxr/ Wish you could eat those burgers and fries without breaking your bathroom scale?  Researchers at the University of Colorado at Boulder may be able to make your dream come true.  Their pre-clinical study exposed mice to a typical high fat, high sugar western diet.   Those animals receiving weekly injections of heat-killed Mycobacterium vaccae ,...