Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/wCUz9n6QOkQ   Even a double dose of Plan B, levonorgestrel, the most common morning after pill, fails to significantly reduce the chances of ovulation and therefore pregnancy in obese women.   Oregon Health and Science University investigators studied 70 women with a mean age of 28, a mean body mass index of 38, and a body weight of greater than 175 pounds.   The grou...

    Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/c4Ol1ZINFo0   Primary CoVid infections occurred half as often and secondary transmission was 72% lower in schools that mandated universal masking vs those where masking was optional.   This the conclusion of a multistate observational study led by Duke University researchers during the last 6 months of 2021.   Data from 1,112,899 students and 157,069 school staff in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/utqGh5aJvwg   Monkeypox, the orthopox viral infection typically only occurring in Africa, is rapidly spreading around the world.   As of August 4th, the total number of worldwide cases was 26,864 with all but 345 occurring in countries where this disease has not been previously reported.   Though not usually fatal, at least 77 Africans have died and an additional 5 de...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/L3GrfbVVXSs   The FDA and Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.announce the recall of Marutomo Dashi Soup Base.   This product has undeclared what and soy.   Those will soy allergies, wheat allergies, gluten sensitivities, and celiac disease can develop serious allergic reactions after ingesting this product.   The affected product has best buy date between July 1, 2021 and Jul...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Em9TU8x5nkA   The FDA and Vi-Jon LLC are extending the recall of multi-branded Magnesium Citrate Saline Laxative Oral Solutions to include cherry and grape flavors as well as the initially recalled lemon flavor.   Again, the brands involved include: Best Choice, Care One, Cariba, Cruz Blanc, CVS,   Discount Drug Mart, Equaline, Equate Exchange Select, Family Wellness,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/jIgeCuod-us   The CPSC and Aesop USA Inc. have recalled Aesop Post-Poo Drops and four Aesop Oil Burner Blends.   These aromatic oil products are not sold in child-resistant packing as required by the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act creating a risk of poisoning.   About 154,300 units were sold in the US and about 21,900 were sold in Canada at Aesop, Nordstrom,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/7dwc-FqmKOg   The CPSC and Ocean Technology Systems are recalling PowerCom 3000D, 5000D and MilCom 6000D underwater communication devices powered by the RBLi-4 Lithium battery pack as well as the batteries that are also sold separately.   These devices are used for underwater communications during SCUBA dives.   These communicators and the battery cases are not comple...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/GpBBYleKC7Y   The CPSC and Epoch Everlasting Play are recalling Kidoozie™ Play Tents and Playhouses.   These fabric play structures do not meet federal flammability standards creating a risk of fires and burn injuries.   About 251,600 of these play structures were sold in the US and about 37,200 were sold in Canada at Target, Marshalls, Barnes & Noble, Toys R Us, and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kEjjai5xFkg   The CPSC and the DCT, formerly Goodman, company have extended their recall of molded plastic evaporator drain pans installed in condensing and non-condensing gas furnaces with an up-flow coil configuration. This extension also recalls DCT pains installed in competitor-branded furnaces, that is not Goodman, DCT, or Amana models.     These pans may overhea...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lrdYz9jKwF8   The CPSC and Black Diamond announce the recall of Pieps Pro BT and Powder BT Avalanche Transceivers.   These transceivers may not switch from the SEND to the SEARCH mode preventing the device from locating a skier trapped in an avalanche and leading to a severe injury or death.   About 76,300 of these units were sold in the US and about 21,300 were sold...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/3Alphq-ASN8   The CPSC and KTM, Husqvarna and GASGAS Motorcycles are recalling their individually branded Closed Course Competition Motorcycles.   These include KTM 2022 125 SX, 125 XC, 150 SX, Husqvarna TC 125, and GASGAS MC 125. The connecting rods on these cycles can break leading to crashes and injuries.   About 3310 of the motorcycles were sold in the US at the m...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/C8lPdPJGcqc   The CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles now recall Arctic Cat Alterra 600 and Tracker 600 All-Terrain Vehicles.   Fuses in these vehicles’ electrical systems tend to fail leading to sudden engine power and headlight losses with a risk for crashes and injuries.   About 1760 of these ATVs were sold in the US and about 550 were sold in Canada.   If you ha...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Fl0ofq32ty4   The CPSC and Adventure Sports Inc have recalled the ceramic pulleys sold with Cabrinha Switchblade and Drifter kite sailing kites.   These pulleys cause the bridle line connections to sever with a reduction in kite steering and control leading to possible injuries.   About 1950 of these kites were sold at Kite Surfing stores including Kiteboarding Saint...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZD2wIixw8M8   The CPSC and the NUK company have recalled NUK First Choice 240 mL Glass Baby Bottles.   The liquid volume markings on the outside of these bottles contain lead levels that exceed the federal safety specifications.   Lead is a neurotoxin and creates significant health issues in children with developing brains.   About 100 of these bottles were sold in th...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/k0t3DlU8ldM   The FDA and Eat Just Inc. have recalled Spring Green Flavor Chopped Egg and Vegetables.   This product has been found to contain listeria monocytogenes.   Listeria can produce nasty gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, in elders who are weak or unhealthy, or in those with weak immune systems.   Listeria may also trigger miscarriage...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/TKgA_ean10o   The FDA and the Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc.have recalled   Natural Grocers Organic Amaranth Grain.   This product has salmonella contamination.   Salmonella produces serious and life-threatening gastroenteritis and systemic infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with immunosuppression.   The recall product was sold at Nat...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/TsBDJ_Z_TIw   The FDA and Nature’s Sunshine Products Inc. are recalling Aivia Whey Protein & Power Herbs meal replacement products.   These items contain milk but fail to declare that fact on their labels.   Those with milk allergies would develop severe or lief-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest this product.   Affected at all batches with expiration d...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/DVaCJ-YfoNY   The FDA and Wilmington DE Ultra Supplement LLC announce the recall of   Sustango Dietary Supplement for Male Enhancement.   The affected batch is lot DAP272109, Exp. 4/1/26.   This supplement is tainted with tadalafil, the genetic ingredient in the erectile dysfunction prescription medication Cialis, making it an unapproved drug with unproven safety and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/ZZOSWvdMORA   The CPSC and The Hammock Source have recalled Key West Knock Down Hammock Stands.   The weld that attaches the stand to its base may fracture and create fall and injury hazards.   About 32,500 of these hammock stands were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com.   Stop using this hammock stand and contact The Hammock Source tat 1-888-744...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/asyihNEf67o   The CPSC and AquaLung are recalling Aqualung i330R SCUBA Diving Computers.   These faulty wrist wearables fail to accurately measure current depth and thus display incorrect sea dive time calculations at depths exceeding 3,000 feet leading to decompression illness and drowning hazards.   About 16,400 of these scuba diving wearables were sold at Dive stor...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/qg8_BMGuDhM   The CPSC and the Konges Sløjd company are recalling the Silicone Baby Mirror Toy Bear Activity Toy.   The mirror embedded in this toy’s silicon cover may extrude exposing its sharp edges and creating a laceration hazard for young children.   About 85 of these bear activity toys were sold in the US and bout 18 were sold in Canada.   Immediately take this...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/aEwU-t78lE8   The CPSC and Monti Kids are recalling Monti Kids Toy Box with Bins.   A small wooden dowel may detect from the box and become a choking hazard for young children.   About 1500 of these toy boxes were sold online at montikids.com.   If you bought one of these for your children, do not allow them to play with the box.   Contact Monti Kids at 1-800-674-3845...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/rZrHqnl1AYs   The CPSC and Vichy Laboratoires now recall Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv Peptide-C Anti-Aging Ampoules.   These small sealed vials containing anti-aging facial sera seem to weaken and crack over time leading to laceration hazards for fingers and hands.   About 206,200 of these ampoules were sold at CVS, Walgreens, and Target stores nationwide and online a...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Po7OAWhyyy0   The CPSC and Crye Precision have recalled Crye Precision LRB Leg Loops.   The buckle on these leg loops can loosen and fail to buttress a load-rated belt creating fall and injury hazards.   About 300 of these garments were sold at GSS Gear stores, in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and Lenoir, North Carolina and online at www.cryeprecision.com, www.gssgear.co...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/kEI7w35iCKM   Here are the quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries this 3rd week of July, 2022.   With more and more challenging CoVid subvariants arriving on the scene, infectious disease research collaborators led by those at the University of Virginia are looking to boosters in nasal sprays to offer greater protection.   The sprays wil...