Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP13Za9lb2K/ They violate mandatory US flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of fires and burns. Affected are robes with the code BB-NW12109 printed on the neck label. About 1,300 robes were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and boutiques, and online at bellabubear.com, letthembelittleboutique.com, saksfifthavenue.com, and other onlin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP12rstgPR6/  A child’s torso can fit through the space between the gate and the floor, creating a risk of entrapment that could lead to serious injury or death. Affected are models labeled Retractable Safety Gate model number SH.20.006B02. About 920 of these gates were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com, and Perpay.com from March 2024 throug...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP11LQmAC7V/ The LED lights in these skirts use lithium coin batteries that are easily accessible to children and lack the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. Ingesting these batteries can cause internal chemical burns, severe injury, or even death.  About 740 of these skirts were sold on Amazon from March 2025 through August 2025. Stop allowing your ch...

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmeqk6DvG5/ This cinnamon contains toxic levels of lead.  It is a poison and a particular danger to children as it is neurotoxic for the developing brain. This recalled cinnamon was sold in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Ohio between February 15, 2024 and June 28, 2025.  Do not use this lead-contaminated cinnamon but return...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmd75wDht2/ Those with an allergy to wheat or gluten or who have celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is product with expiration dates of 10/25/2025, 11/06/2026, and 06/20/2026. This recalled bean curd was sold at retail stores in Northern California’s Bay Area but also served...

Harvest Cuts and Fresh and Finest Fresh Cut/Processed Cantaloupe Is Listeria Contaminated Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmdRunjYmJ/ Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected products include cantaloupe-only and mixed fruit containers. These recalled products were sold in Nebraska, North D...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmccb3ALRa/ These hard, sharp foreign objects can cause lacerations and/or perforations of mouth, throat, stomach, or intestinal linings.  These recalled products were sold at Albertsons, CVS, Food Lion, H-E-B, Hungryroot, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Stew Leonard’s, and Target stores as well as online and via mail order.  Do not eat these Tru Fru products.  To re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbygAjGUH/ Those with an allergy to cashews could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected lot is # 079Y with a best-by date of January 29, 2026. This candy was sold exclusively at Lunds & Byerlys stores in Minnesota between July 15 and September 30, 2025. Do not eat this product but return it...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbBrwD4_0/ Those with wheat, milk, or gluten allergies or with celiac disease could develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these cakes.  The affected products were sold and shipped via the mail order company goldbelly.com from June 1 through September 24, 2025. If you bought and received these affected bundt cakes through G...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmMt1FgBXp/ This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot code GGN: 4063061794758. These contaminated mushrooms were sold in New York City. If you purchased Signature Enoki Mushrooms anytime during August to September 2025, do not eat the product and return...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmL6atDVCr/ These jumbo sized shrimp, 16/20 count per pound, are contaminated with Cesium-137, a human carcinogenen. Affected is lot C10524 SO502 080 with best-by dates of May 7 or May 8, 2028. This recalled shrimp was sold at small retailers in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington State, and American Samoa between July 10 and September 22,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmLQZYjlcI/ The source of the listeria is the linguini pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, which issued its own recall for possible contamination. This bacterium 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 miscarr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DPmKX-pDADT/ This bacterium 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 recall involves salads and meals made with bowtie pasta supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, which used a tainted...