Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsEHtEF6rl/ This product is uneviscerated and that poses a risk of poisoning with botulism. The recalled fish are in 10- to 12-pound clear plastic packages with an expiration date of May 19, 2025, and UPC code 908172635412. These dangerous Dry Ghoinnya Fish were sold nationwide across the US in retail stores. Do not consume this poisonous fish. Return it to t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsDfQ2F1my/ 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 lots include 01PCLC, 03PCAF, 106PCLF, 113PCLF. These peaches were sold at retail stores across the US between September 16 and Octo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsCr1rDUTP/ Salmonella trigger serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected lots: 020123PA3F-T, 020123PA3F-G, 020123PA3F-R, and 020123PA3F-W. This powder was sold at retail stores and via mail order in every state EXCEPT in Alabama, Arkansas, Indi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqtsDMDXak/ The chair legs break creating fall hazards. This recall applies to chairs with SKU numbers 108-976, 109-100, 109-117, 109-123, 121-287, 436-035, 436-074, 436-096, 436-123, 686-763, 686-774, 387-127, 387-135, 387-141, and 387-166. About 54,930 of these chairs were sold in the US and about 3,160 were  sold in Canada from January 2021 through January...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqtHH1FIzx/ The chain brakes fail to activate leading to serious lacerations or worse. Affected is catalog number 2826-20 with a serial break identified by the letter “A” in the serial number. About 90,860 of these battery-powered chainsaws were sold in the US and about 7,500 in Canada at Home Depot, other home improvement stores, and online from March 2023 t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqsd2WDgSo/ These mattresses fail to adequately fit certain playpens permitting a baby’s head to become trapped between the mattress and the sides of the structure. The mattresses are dual-sided, with one side labeled “infant” and the other labeled “toddler.” About 15,000 of these recalled mattresses were sold through Amazon from April 2024 through June 2025....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqrnLKFaFO/ An improperly routed alternator cable becomes damaged and contacts the negative battery post creating an electrical short with possible fires and burns.  About 5,130 of these off-road vehicles were sold in the US, and another 460 were sold in Canada from March 2025 through August 2025.  Immediately stop riding these recalled vehicles and visit pol...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqq_HGgBzc/ The hood drawstring catches on objects creating a strangulation hazard that could result in serious injury or death for children. About 8,850 jackets were sold in the US and about 730 were sold in Canada at Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor retailers and online at grundens.com from August 2015 through August 2025. To return the jacket and receive a...

x Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqqDfyD4yb/ They fall over if not anchored to the wall creating entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death for children. Affected are models with codes “HI1381_13,” “DD-02-BP,” “HI1381_09,” “DD-02-O,” “DD-02-P,” and “DD-02-B”. About 6,880 of these dressers were sold on Amazon from September 2023 through September 2025. Stop filling and usi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqpclMjipE/ They violate mandatory federal flammability standards creating risks of serious burns or death. The affected PT Champion models include numbers A-M02822-10-Q-2, A-M02822-12-K-2, B-M02901-14-Q-1, B-M02905-6-T, and N-M02043-12-F-2 with manufacture dates from November 19, 2024, through January 9, 2025. About 5,340 mattresses were sold online through...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqo0atiQd0/ The green bracelet in the 12-pack leaks chemicals irritating to the skin. The affected product carries the UPC code 9787014483. About 6,600 of these recalled 12-pack bracelet sets were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2025 through October 2025. You and your children should not wear the green bracelet from this 12-pack. Return the brace...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqnzJ2jo8w/ If these top-heavy dressers are not anchored to the wall, they fall over and create a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to injury or death for children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act. The affected products have “ASNG093” printed on labels found on the packaging. This recall expansion follows an earlie...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgOkxAD5U1/ These plastic foreign bodies create  a choking hazard for anyone eating this sandwich. The affected sandwiches were sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and mass retail outlets across the US, Hawaii, and Guam between January 16 and October 23, 2025.  Do not eat these pulled pork sandwiches but return them to the place of purchase for a full...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgNypfDp_-/ The peanut bars have undeclared cashews and the cashew bars have undeclared peanuts. Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts or cashews may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions idk they ingest the wrong bar. Affected is Lot# 174250. These products were sold at retail stores in Michigan and New York.  Return...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfRYL2AOn2/ This cheese contamination with pathogenic E. Coli strains occurred due to its manufacture with raw and unpasteurized milk. These bacteria can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and potentially fatal complications, especially in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The affected b...

Vidcas https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQWiYkUK0/     The bladder control supplement is contaminated with pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli.  These strains cause gastrointestinal and other infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected lot number is 030425176. . This MyBladder supplement was sold by mail order as well as on Walmart...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfPgneiW7_/ Lead exposure over time causes developmental delays, learning problems, and other long-term health issues in children. Adults experience abdominal pain, nausea, muscle weakness, or other symptoms associated with lead poisoning. Affected is batch number 2502315. This recalled cinnamon powder was sold at Apna Bazar stores in Washington state between...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfOocYDqku/ Salmonella infection triggers fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection may lead to more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis.  This recalled Italian Parsley was sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and Nevada between September 22 an...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfN5TMDFzC/ Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The recall includes Martin’s and Giant Crunchy Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25257, with a “Best if used by” date of March 13, 2026, and Casa Mamita Soft Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25259, with a “Best if used by” date of March...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfMtd2lBN5/ Those with a hazelnut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these affected products. Included are Unsalted lot number 23025 use by August 18, 2026 and Salted lot number 23825 use by August 26, 2026. These recalled nuts were sold  Stop & Shop locations  in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdue_Pj68D/ These sauna blankets overheat creating burn hazards for users. This recall includes all models with gray-faced control pads, including LP-BRMDYL-BLK, LP-BRMDYL-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLK, LP-BRMDYR-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLU, LP-BRMDYR-PNK, and LP-BRMDYR-PRPL.  About 78,000 sauna blankets were sold exclusively online through Lifepro.com, Amazon.com, Walmart, QVC,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtxW4jFmB/ When attached to a bed, users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress, posing a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment or asphyxiation. In addition, the recalled bed rails lack the required safety warning labels. Affected is model ASIN B0BZVCG2R5. About 7,800 of these LEACHOI bed rails were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtDBsDdbM/ These recalled restraints are also known as furniture straps, and their plastic brackets and cable ties can degrade and break over time. These defective restraints create serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death to children or to elderly adults. About 55,170 of these restraint kits were sold by Amazon be...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdsbpcDA3S/ The barrel can snap and detach creating a burn hazard. Affected is model number LXT-CL-1.0 with date codes between 0722 and 1223 etched on the plug prongs.  About 357,000 curling irons were sold in the US and about 3,000 in Canada online through Amazon and Bioionic.com and in-store and online at Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, and various...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdrFKFDxXX/ This laminator overheats creating fire and burn hazards. The affected laminators are light gray and white with gray accents, feature the word “Scotch” printed on the front, and have a nine-inch laminating slot. Affected are laminators with serial numbers between 2406000001 and 2501001920. About 13,440 laminators were sold at Office Depot, Office S...