Dr. Howard Smith Reports

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5u_A8o2SFNo   We’re all so busy coping with the seemingly endless waves of CoVid that another burst of infectious disease has escaped the public’s notice.   It’s the good ol’ flu.   Yes the influenza season, normally spanning November through March, has developed a new pattern this year.   Instead of peaking in January or February, there was a peak in December but yet...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/aWCHeB4ku-I   The FDA and the Euphoria Chocolate Company are recalling Peanut Butter Classic Truffles, Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways, and Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways.   These products have Jif peanut butter that is contaminated with salmonella that causes nasty infections in the young, old, and immune compromised.   These products were sold in Oreg...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/MC8C_GCrFsw   The FDA and the Bix Product Company are recalling their Egg and Cheese Curds Snack and Power Boxes branded as either Jack & Olive or Created Fresh!   These products are contaminated with salmonella since they contain Jif Peanut Butter.   This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders,...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/bJIu3lznHnk   The FDA and Indiana Botanic Gardens Inc. have recalled Botanic Choice Prune & Senna Softgels.   This product contains undeclared peanuts.   Those with peanut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting these soft gels.   If you bought a bottle of these laxative soft gels, return them to the place of purchase for...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/lSlA7kr8CSI   The FDA and the Albanese Confectionery Group, Inc. have recalled Rich’s Peanut Butter Cups including Rich’s Milk Chocolate Mini Peanut Butter Cups and Rich’s Milk Chocolate Giant Layered Peanut Butter Cups.   These candies are made with with Jif salmonella-containing peanut butter. If eaten, it can trigger severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/0b8Fd5YeXF0   The FDA and the Henkel Corporation have recalled Alterna Caviar Bond Leave-in-Heat Protection Spray.   This hair care product designed to help repair damaged hair is contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex.   This bacterium is not a threat to healthy humans but can cause serious infections in those with weakened immune systems, chronic lung diseas...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/oPnrrqBtNqI   The FDA and AG Specialty Foods have recalled a group of perishable products contaminated with Jif salmonella-containing peanut butter. These include: “The Goods” Snack Pack, We Be PB & Jammin’ Snack Box, Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam Old Fashioned White Bread, and Peanut Butter Strawberry Jam White Bread containing the Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, Jif Creamy...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/mrEdrCGSWG4   The FDA and Safeway Fresh Foods also known as Sunnyside Fresh now recall Quick Chek branded Apple and Peanut Butter Snack trays sold in New Jersey.   These products contain Jif peanut butter that is contaminated with salmonella .   This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections in the very young, elders, and in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/QYuVxJomFMs   The FDA and Giant Eagle have recalled ALL bakery items that contain peanut butter and were prepared and sold in each of 3 Pennsylvania markets in Ebensburg, Indiana and Northern Cambria.   These items have Jif peanut butter in them that is contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infe...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/pdbw-2IjLvU   The FDA and Taylor Farms Retail have recalled Trader Joes’s Lemony Arugula Basil Salad Kit.   This product contains undeclared wheat and eggs.   Those with egg or wheat allergies or those with gluten issues or celiac disease could develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest this product.   The recalled product has a best if u...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/2L9yq4ER5Jg   The FDA, CDC, and the Canadian public health and food inspection agencies announce the recall of FreshKampo and HEB fresh organic strawberries purchased between March 5 and April 25, 2022 and frozen.   Hepatitis A outbreaks have been traced to these strawberries.   They were sold at: Aldi, HEB, Kroger, Safeway Sprouts Farmers Markets, Trader Joe’s, Walma...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/iMFYoooJsvI   The FDA and WaWa are recalling Wawa Apple & Peanut Butter Dipper.   This product contains the Jif Peanut butter recalled due to salmonella contamination.   This dangerous bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infections. If you bought this product, return it to the store for a refund.   For more information, call Jif at 1-800-828-9980.   https://...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Qa5_oO27IN8   The FDA and Blue Moose of Boulder are recalling Blue Moose Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip.   This dip contains the tree nut cashew and soy allergens as undeclared ingredients.   The problem arose when a small run of Spinach Artichoke Cashew Dip was labeled as Spinach Artichoke Parmesan Dip.   The affected batch is Lot# SS446931 Best By 8/10/22.   Those w...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/X8-YOpBgjZU   The FDA and Cargill have recalled lots of Wilbur Chocolate products including:   Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz® Crackers, Peanut Butter Meltaways, Peanut Butter Eggs, and Fudge.   These products contain the Jif Peanut butter recalled due to salmonella contamination.   This dangerous bacterium causes serious and life-threatening infec...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/HhLJs3BAybM   The FDA and Albertson’s announce the recall of any store-prepared item containing peanut butter.   The peanut butter used was Jif which has been recalled due to salmonella contamination.   Involved are the following retail outlets: Albertsons, Safeway, Lucky, Haggen, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Tom Thumb, United, Amigos, Market Street, Albertsons Market, Andro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/5bURMQoF4Ts   The FDA and Mary’s Harvest are recalling Celery Peanut Butter Cup G&G and Apple Peanut Butter Cup G&G.   These contain a Jif Peanut Butter Cups To Go and may be contaminated with salmonella capable of causing serious or life-threatening infections.   These products were sold in Washington state and Oregon.   If you bought these products, do not consume t...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xVnG8xmwO6s   The FDA and Garden Cut LLC are recalling Garden Cut Apple Wedges and Celery Bites with Peanut Butter.   These contain a Jif Peanut Butter Cup and may be contaminated with salmonella capable of causing serious or life-threatening infections.   If you bought these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.   For additional information, ca...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xr6yfSHSwFI   The FDA and the Coblentz Chocolate Company have recalled a slew of their products that contain Jif Peanut Butter potentially laced with salmonella .   The products include:   Peanut Butter Spread, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Graham Peanut Butter Sandwich, Ritz Peanut Butter Sandwich, Oversized Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Fudge Sampler, Peanut...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/xIqJWULRMrE   The FDA and Taher, Inc. announce the recall of Fresh Seasons Power Packs.   They contain Jif Peanut Butter which is contaminated with salmonella.   This bacterium causes serious or life-threatening infections in the very young, frail or elderly individuals, or in those with weakened immune systems.   The involved lot are 135-142 with expiration dates fro...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/PUNpgkSvt-s   The FDA and the Country Fresh are recalling multiple products containing Jif Peanut Butter.   Included are: Apples with Peanut Butter; Apple & Cheese Bites with Crackers; Apple, Pretzel & Celery with Peanut Butter; and Apple, Pretzels & Cheese with Peanut Butter.   These products could be contaminated with salmonella posing a serious or life-threatening...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Teo3ujwmfME   The FDA and the Fresh DelMonte are recalling multiple products containing Jif Peanut Butter.   Included are: Del Monte Apples with Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Snack Packs, Apples, Pretzels, and Peanut Butter Packs, Celery with Peanut Butter, and PB&J Sandwich.   These products could be contaminated with salmonella posing a serious or life-threatening in...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/zXEOQrVxApk   The FDA and Casper’s Ice Cream are recalling Red Button Vintage Creamery Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream 56 oz packages with lot number 344-21-946.   A number of packages said to contain this ice cream were mispackaged with Burnt Almond Fudge Ice cream and contain undeclared almonds.   Those with almond allergies could develop serious or life-threatening alle...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/LZGSLsGvwa8   The FDA and Fudgeamentals are recalling Fudgeamentals Peanut Butter Fudge since it was made from recalled Jif Peanut Butter.   There is a distinct possibility of salmonella contamination with a disastrous infection danger for the very long, elders, and those with immune weaknesses.   This fudge is sold under the brandnames: Walmart Market Fudge Trio V-Ti...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/p4-D1c9dnBI   The CPSC and Free Birdies are recalling Free Birdies Children’s tight-fitting pajamas made of 95% viscose and 5% spandex.   These garments fail to meet the tight-fitting flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries.   About 1530 of these pjs were sold online at freebirdies.com.   Immediately stop your child from slee...

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/B26752lGl0U   The CPSC and Asweets now recall Wonder and Wise Activity Tables.   The screws attaching the xylophone component to the table may become loose and detach creating a choking hazard for young children.   About 2,000 of these activity tables were sold at FAO Schwarz, children’s boutiques nationwide, and online at littlewonderandco.com, maisonette.com, thetot...