Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLIak6tsPC/Yea, yea, yea you say.  That’s nothing new.  What is new comes from integrative biologists at MIT who find that the amino acid cysteine helps your gut repair itself after damage. Their mouse studies, published in the journal Nature, show that cysteine activates immune CD8 T cells to release IL-22 healing signals that help intestinal stem cells rebu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLHsXohndS/Those who eat the equivalent of three servings of grapes a day for just two weeks show changes in their skin genes that create stronger protections and lower oxidative stress after UV exposure. This according to research by biologists and pharmacists at Western New England University published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science.Though each of the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZLG6Tzvz7Y/According to new research published in the journal ScienceDirect, nutritionists at Loma Linda University Health find that adults 65 and older who regularly eat eggs have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.The study followed about 40,000 adults for more than 15 years and finds that the strongest benefits come to those who consume eggs mo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5hN4zhhQ1/The product consists of uneviscerated fish longer than five inches, creating a potential risk of contamination with Clostridium botulinum, a bacterium that can cause life-threatening botulism sometime leading to death. Symptoms of botulism may include weakness, dizziness, double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, breathing difficulties, muscle...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5gpKqh4F5/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Williams Sonoma Popcorn Sampler Gift Boxes with lot code 088594-2-1; Fireworks Popcorn Poppings & Toppings gift sets with lot code 088594-5-1; and Fireworks White Cheddar Seasoning with lot...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5gHPlPLoT/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: product with Best If Used By date 07/16/26.These recalled pita chips were sold exclusively at Giant Eagle and Market District stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5fezrNLXJ/These sunflower seeds contain cashews. People with a tree nut allergy or severe sensitivity could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. Affected: “Fresh Roasted Sunflower Seeds, Lightly Salted” with Best By dates 08/28/2026, 09/18/2026, 10/01/2026, 10/09/2026, 11/18/2026, and 12/12/2026; “Fresh Roasted...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5e7pQPDlE/These products contain undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl. These ingredients can cause serious health risks including nausea, vomiting, rapid heart rate, hallucinations, sedation, anxiety, loss of consciousness, and potentially fatal breathing suppression. The products may also lead to addiction and severe withdrawal symptoms. Aff...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5eZHep3BU/This bacteria causes infections ranging from localized skin infections to severe or life-threatening sepsis. People with weakened immune systems or compromised skin, including wounds, burns, or skin disorders, may face a greater risk of serious complications. Affected: Lot number 1024088 with expiration date November 2026. This recalled cream was w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5dyH0w8v0/This creates a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction risk for people with peanut allergies. Affected: Product with Best By dates BB 10/15/2026, BB 12/6/2026, and BB 3/23/2027. These recalled noodles were sold at retail stores, including Whole Foods and Thrive Market, and online at FlyByJing.com between February 2026 and May 2026.If you, you...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5dMgYMJHd/Listeria triggers serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Lot number UI775.About 528 cases of these contaminated mushrooms were distributed to retail stores in the US. Stop eating these recalled mushrooms and return the product to the place of purchase fo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5chuyBe3f/This fish was improperly eviscerated creating a potential risk for Clostridium botulinum contamination, which causes botulism poisoning. Symptoms of botulism may include dizziness, blurred or double vision, trouble speaking or swallowing, breathing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal swelling, and constipation. Affected: Production date 4/12/2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5NXX3tVjN/Listeria cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women. Affected: code number 4711498860002.About 120 cases of these recalled mushrooms were shipped to Texas and Florida, sold to local wholesalers,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5Mhe9xQZv/The salmonella contamination comes from the dry milk powder used in the product. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, sepsis, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Lot number 2025-43282 with Best If Used By date 07/02/2027, lot number 2025...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5Lo22RWLW/These metal foreign bodies trigger lacerations in the mouth and digestive tract.Affected products include Vanilla Bean Pint with BEST BY dates of December 23, 2026 and December 28, 2026; Strawberry Quart with BEST BY date December 24, 2026; Strawberry Pint with BEST BY date December 25, 2026; Cookie Dough Pint with BEST BY date December 26, 2026; D...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5K-MVTMey/Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Healthy individuals may experience symptoms including high fever, severe headache, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Affected: tahina with expiration date EXP: 30/12/2026.Th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5KcTjPO9d/The salmonella contamination is linked to the milk powder used as an ingredient in the seasoning. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal ad systemic infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: BEST IF USED BY FEB 17, 18, 27,28 2027, MAR 6, 9,21, 2027, and APR...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5J0AepL4W/The product contains undeclared sildenafil, tadalafil, and flibanserin. These ingredients are found in prescription drugs and can pose serious health risks, including dangerously low blood pressure, especially when combined with certain medications such as nitroglycerin or alcohol. Affected are all lots.These recalled capsules were sold nationwide...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5I4ldv5hz/The silicone strings are smaller and longer than allowed under mandatory toy safety standards and can reach the back of a child’s throat, become lodged, and create a serious choking hazard that can lead to respiratory distress or death. Affected: Model no. 688-59.About 102,430 teething toys were sold online in the US at Amazon.com between October 2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5H3hAvMah/The shuttlecocks in these sets contain button cell batteries that can be easily accessed by children, violating mandatory safety standards for children’s toys. If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns, severe injuries, or death. Affected: Red/Blue sets marked MT2383.About 15,120 badminton toy sets were s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5HBO0J94n/The platform inside the tower loosens over time causing it to become unstable or detach, creating a dangerous fall hazard for young children. Affected: Classic and Contemporary Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers sold between June 1, 2022, and October 31, 2023. About 25,235 recalled towers were sold online by Guidecraft, Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Targ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5GLm1PeKR/These stools collapse or tip over while in use, and a child’s torso can fit through openings on the front and back sides. These design flaws create serious risks of injuries and entrapment that could lead to death. Affected: model numbers CS0003 and CS0092-4.About 125,200 tower stools were sold online in the US at Amazon.com between April 2021 and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5Fgb8JYtq/The electronic start and stop buttons malfunction and cause the unit to self-start. If the gasoline-powered pressure washer turns on in a confined space, it creates a serious risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Affected: Generac electric start pressure washers model numbers G0089111, G0088941, and G0088951; DR Power electric start pressure washer mo...

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 bat...

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 FAS...