Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DbBt0SdtEqb/ This Week’s Top 10 Medical & Healthcare Developments 1.Hepatitis B functional cure shows promise in late-stage clinical trial. 2.GLP-1 medications linked to reduced progression of several cancers. 3.New targeted therapy significantly extends survival in pancreatic cancer. 4.International initiative launches to develop a Group A Streptococcus v...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1JVmVsufJ/ Dogs consuming excessive Vitamin D can develop vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness, lethargy, reduced growth, weight loss, and kidney damage. Puppies receiving insufficient Vitamin D over several weeks may develop rickets, bone deformities, swollen joints, and lameness. Affected: Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine Milk Replacers, Shelte...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1It8kOau1/ Those with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: 15-ounce packages, Lot Number 0160933, Best By Date: January 23, 2027. A total of 624 packages were sold through Albertson’s retail stores between May 18, 2026 and June 25, 2026. Do not consume thi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1IJB8p--H/ Salmonella can cause serious or fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Organic Moringa Capsules (Product #AB9917), Lot 2800, Exp. 2/2028 and Organic Moringa Powder (Product #AB9904), Lot 2782, Exp. 5/2028. These recalled products were sold through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Sho...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1HX6_BMpa/ This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected brands: La Colonia Requesón Salvadoreño Soft Ricotta Cheese; Selectos Latinos Requesón Salvadoreño Ricotta Style Salvadorean Chee...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1GsE4uXkB/ S’mores cookie dough containing soy had been mistakenly packaged in Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk pouches due to a temporary packaging process issue. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Lot Number 2606022 . This recalled frozen cooki...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1F8H_tR7c/ The soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets sold with this fish product contains undeclared wheat, soy, and sesame. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Affected: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Vinegar Chili Paste — Best Before Dates:...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1F8H_tR7c/ The soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets sold with this fish product contains undeclared wheat, soy, and sesame. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Affected: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Vinegar Chili Paste — Best Before Dates:...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1FYirN7OW/ This shape is contaminated with Pluralibacter bacteria. This bacterium poses little medical risk to healthy individuals, but those with weakened immune systems are in danger. Affected: 8.5 oz bottles with Lot Code YR010556; 33.8 oz bottles with Lot Codes YR010566 and YR010576 all manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026. Stop u...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1EraJJAv-/ This product may contain undeclared tunafish. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tuna or other fish are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Best If Used By Date: OCT.08.2027.  This recalled product was sold at ALDI stores in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Louisian...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0_fNXJ9Hg/ These blueberries contain a toxin-producing strain of E. coli that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, some, especially young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can lead to kidn...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da01Av2huNI/ Affected: product with expiration dates from November 2028 through May 2029. This recalled Pounded Yam was sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas between December 2025 and May 2026. You should not consume this recalled product if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity. Return it to the place of purchase for an exchan...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da00RrAhlGM/ The power cord on these roll-on wax warmers can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of fire, burns, electrical shock, serious injury, or death. Affected: Model Numbers LOMB2003PK and LOMB2004PK. About 14,700 kits are included in this expanded recall and sold at Ross, DD’s, Variety Wholesalers, and Burlington stores nationwide from February 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0zsfdhXb3/ The button cell batteries inside these light-up products can be easily accessed by children violating the mandatory federal safety standard for consumer products with button cell batteries. If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries, and death. Affected: Model Number HON-302HE.  About 13,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0ynGNvG01/ The lithium-ion battery in this unit can swell and overheat, creating a burn hazard.  About 7,400 power banks were sold in the United States and 4,964 were sold in Canada. Also, these power banks were given away as promotional items by various companies from January 2019 through December 2023. Stop using these recalled power bank immediately and r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xxLuBn3A/ A defect allows the heating element to remain energized during a ground fault even when the unit is turned off creating a risk of fire and serious burn injuries. Affected: model numbers that begin with PB, AH, or AE. About 13,500 units were sold for use in hotels, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, and other room climate-control applications....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xLA7BMcE/ The LED circuit boards in these fixtures overheat and come into contact with the plastic lens or nearby combustible materials, creating a fire hazard. Affected: catalog numbers HB-60SE (date codes April 2020–December 2022); OHBL-60SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025); OHBL-100SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025). About 42,000 fixtures were sold. If you have o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0wY27v6KZ/ Shots blow out through the side of the tube creating a risk of serious explosion and burn injuries. Affected: Model Number RCLR-W8012. About 13,500 recalled fireworks were sold at Pyro City stores and various independent fireworks retailers nationwide from April 2026 through June 2026. If you have these recalled fireworks, stop using them immediat...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0v0AYuYJh/ This toy contains button cell batteries that children can easily access, violating the federal safety standard for toys. If swallowed, these batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death. About 62,490 recalled toy sets were sold on Amazon.com from December 2024 through March 2026. If you have these recalled finger li...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayCwVgRZgT/ These button batteries were sold without child-resistant packaging and warning labels required under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, these lithium coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death. Affected: 20-piece packs, Model 2023-V3. About 67,000 recalled battery packs were sold via Amazon.com by the JSNJ_Tech Store...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayCHzru5tn/ The toy’s clear plastic domes detach allowing children access to small plastic balls that pose a choking hazard.  About 49,000 recalled toys were sold exclusively at Target stores from August 2025 through January 2026. If you have this recalled toy, stop using it immediately and keep it away from children. Return it to any Target store for a full...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayBZffOfvS/ These wipes contain lidocaine but were sold in packaging that is not child-resistant, creating a risk of serious injury or death if young children ingest the contents. Affected: wipes sold in boxes containing 20 individually wrapped packets. About 75,315 recalled wipe boxes were sold at CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online from April 2020 thr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayA2nLOQFG/ The small metal bristles detach from these brushes, stick to your grill or food, and are swallowed, posing a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Affected: models CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, CSBS-77, and brushes included in grill tool sets CGS-2010, CGS-W13, CGS-5014, and CGS-5020. Ab...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayAOK7Qq7l/ When they do, they create a risk of serious explosion and burn injuries. Affected: model number MEF6096 with date codes between 03.16.2026 and 05.18.2026. About 87,120 recalled fireworks were sold at Pyro City stores and other independent fireworks retailers nationwide from January 2026 through May 2026. If you have one of these recalled fireworks...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax_RGZv8ok/ Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools causes the batteries to short-circuit creating a serious fire hazard. The affected brand is Kobalt. Affected: Kobalt 24V and 48V trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws and related kits using USB-C batteries. About 554,780 Kobalt yard...