Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKXzemDQgE/ This contamination occurs since containers of vanilla ice cream actually contain French Vanilla Ice Cream with a mismatched French Vanilla lid. Those with egg allergies can develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this ice cream. Affected are half-gallon containers with a “Sell By” date of June 19, 2026  This reca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKXFB7D6j-/ Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.  Affected are 4-ounce packages with lot code 1.22 and a “Best By” date of September 29, 2026. These recalled nuts were sold in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nevada,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKV0-AjiDf/ Lead is a neurotoxin and creates a serious health risk. It is particularly dangerous for children and causes cognitive and developmental problems. Affected is product with a “Best By” date of February 9, 2025.  This contaminated cinnamon was sold at supermarkets nationwide. Stop using this recalled cinnamon immediately and return it to the place o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKUs62jMdk/ The these golf cars fail to brake properly leading to crashes, serious injuries, and possible death. Affected are DR2A and DR2E Personal Transportation Vehicle models with serial numbers that begin with J0D, J0E, and J2D.  About 4,300 of these recalled golf cars were sold through Yamaha dealers from June 2018 through July 2025.  Stop riding these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKUA7OACIY/ These vehicles are rear-end accidents waiting to happen leading to serious neck and chest injuries. Affected are Drive 2 Personal Transportation Vehicles and Super Hauler versions, with multiple serial number ranges affected. About 19,300 of these recalled Yamaha golf car vehicles were sold through Yamaha dealers from June 2020 through July 2025. ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKSye7iXhr/ The exhaust duct on these water heaters crack and allow poisonous gases including carbon monoxide to escape inside your home leading too chemical asphyxiation or death. Affected are model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199. About 36,700 of these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKR9tUDjoK/ The screen console overheats and ignites leading to fires and burns. Affected are model numbers NTRW19147.0 through NTRW19147.3. About 44,800 rowing machines were sold in the United States and 700 were sold in Canada at brick-and-mortar stores and online at Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture, and ABT, as well as on nordictrack.com...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKRPV9D46V/ These tall and top-heavy dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall.  They tip-over and entrap leading to serious injuries or even death for children. Affected dressers best the package marking ASNG092.  About 76,500 dressers were sold on Amazon between September 2023 and August 2025.  Stop filling and using the dressers if they are not ancho...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKQh5YjzGU/ Fuel leaks at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine leading to risks of serious injury and potential fire hazards. This recall affects the 2020-2025 RXV Freedoms, as well as the 2020-2022 TXT Freedoms and Valor PTV models with various serial numbers. About 90,800 vehicles in the United States a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2-NfNjPIE/ This product contains toxic levels of lead.  Lead is neurotoxic, particularly to the developing brain of children. Affected is batch #N06 B:02, Best by May 2026. This lead-contaminated cinnamon was sold at grocery stores in California and Michigan from August 24, 2024, through October 6, 2025. Do not use this cinnamon and return it to the place of...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP29kD-jViL/ Listeria 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. The affected Del Mar spinach lots are 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073 with expiration 1/7/27. The affected Sno PAC spin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP280u_jBIK/ These LCD displays show partial or missing numerical segments, fading characters, or “ghosting,” which leads to misinterpreted test results or delays in treatment decisions for abnormal glucose levels. The affected meters are lot number KD0746, manufactured September 4, 2025 About 601 meters of the TRUE METRIX® meters were sold, co-branded under t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP28Lfcj-lX/ Consuming these veggie spring rolls could cause a serious or life-threatening reaction for people with shellfish allergies. The affected product has a Best Before date of 05/17/2027. These recalled spring rolls were sold exclusively at ALDI stores nationwide. Do not eat these spring rolls and return them to your nearest ALDI store. For more inform...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP27ekTjDGf/ Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, in older frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is pasta salad with use-by dates from October 10, 2025, through October 29, 2025. These products were sold at Sprouts stores in A...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2Iy-gDvtR/ This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: Raw Dog Barkery Whole Chicken Heart treats with lot numbers 030527 and 040217; Sliced Chicken Hearts with lot number 031627;  BellePepper Cats Freeze Dried Chicken Hear...

Raw Bistro Dog Fare Grass-Fed Beef Frozen Entrée Has Salmonella Contamination Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2H_mADGN_/ Salmonella can affect pets and poses a risk to humans from handling contaminated products especially if your hands or household surfaces are not thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. This bacterium can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infecti...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2HUEFCeKr/ The lithium-ion batteries in these power banks overheat and ignite, even when not in use creating fire and burn risks. Affected models include BP125, BatPak 2F, and BatPak 3F, with capacities of 6,700mAh, 13,400mAh, or 20,100mAh. About 2,400 power banks were sold on Kogalla.com from June 2024 through January 2025. Stop charging and using these rec...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2GqlJDBag/ These short-sleeved and long-sleeved button-up shirts and matching shorts or pants violate mandatory federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear. They are flammable and can lead to burns. About 630 of these sleepwear sets were sold in North Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and South Carolina, and online at blossomocc.com, lit...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2F6QxDdcl/ These tall dressers tip-over and entrap children leading to serious injuries or death if they are not anchored to a wall. Affected are model numbers HD006BN-SLCD and HD006WH-SLCD. About 610 of these dressers were sold online at Walmart.com from December 2024 through August 2025. Stop using the dressers immediately and place them in an area inacces...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1_qo7EUgB/ This product violates federal safety standards for multipurpose lighters and poses serious fire and burn hazards. Affected is UPC number 0-70257-52226-6 which appears on the back of the product box. About 175,000 of these torches were sold at Walmart and Home Depot stores and online at Walmart.com and Homedepot.com between November 2024 and August...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1-6jNjc1R/ Their lids open before steam pressure is fully released allowing superheated contents to escape and burn you. This recall includes model numbers 93550 (KY-318B), 96775 (KY-318A), and 98527 (6L-PC). About 46,660 6 and 8 quart pressure cookers were sold at ALDI retail stores nationwide between January 2016 and December 2019.  Stop cooking with these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1925Fj4rI/ This fan is powered by lithium-ion batteries that overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard.  The recall affected about 48,000 fans sold online at HSN.com and through the HSN television network across the US between May and July 2025. Immediately stop charging and using this recalled waist fan, register at www.waistfanrecall.info to receive a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP16IMAjqqS/ The lithium ion batteries in these recalled units overheat and ignite leading to fires and burns. The affected model is EFD310. About 25,030 of these recalled power stations were sold through Costco.com, Amazon.com, and Ecoflow.com from July 2022 through May 2025. Stop charging and using these recalled power stations and contact EcoFlow Technology...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP14_ixj96b/ The lithium-ion batteries in these portable chargers overheat and ignite creating fire and burn risks. The affected models are 2G505, 2G520, 2G505B, and 2G512B. This is an expanded recall that involves about 19,500 additional power banks in the US and about 2,015 additional power banks sold in Canada. It follows an earlier recall in August 2025. T...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP14MsvjxEX/ The 3-millimeter magnetic balls in these 1000 piece sets violate the mandatory US safety standard for toys because they contain loose, high-powered magnets that can be easily swallowed by children. If ingested, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the digestive system, leading to intestinal perforations, twisting or blo...