Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYZfCgvjNU/ The use of LED lights significantly improved acne with a nearly 50% reduction of unsightly skin lesions.  Dermatology researchers from Harvard’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital report this result following their meta-analysis of 6 studies covering 216 participants with ages ranging from 12 to 50 years. Compared with controls, those using LED lights f...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYYGQHJoa9/ Those consistently eating healthy plant-based foods were half as likely to fall victim to cardiac disease as those on a typical western diet.  Johns Hopkins epidemiologists reviewed data from 7,708 respondents, mean age 45 years, replying to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.  The participants were divided into 4 groups accordin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYXNKuvaTI/ Adolescent vapers taking the drug varenicline, branded as Chantix, were 8 times more likely to abandon the practice compared with those receiving behavioral counseling and a quit-vaping text program.  This the finding from a study by Harvard’s Mass General Hospital psychiatrists studying addiction in young adults. Their trial included 261 adolesce...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME-WujN8qd/ Certain individually wrapped packs inside recalled cartons of peanut butter crackers are mislabeled as the Cheese variety even though they contain peanut butter. The outer cartons are correctly labeled, but these individual packets pose a risk to individuals with a peanut allergy. Affected are the 8-count, 20-count, and 40-count cartons of RITZ Pe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME9wFQsmtn/ This recall affects 12-ounce pouches with sell-by dates of May 7, 2026 and May 28, 2026, as well as 8-count boxes of 1.5-ounce packs with a sell-by date of May 5, 2026. These recalled almonds were sold by Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin. Stop consuming these recalled almonds and return them to the custom...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME9NBepah6/ Affected are item 47518, Nonpareil Semi-Sweet Chocolate with Christmas Seeds, and item D2645, Nonpareils Semi-Sweet Chocolate with White Seeds.  Milk contaminated dark chocolate candies from this company are also sold by Wegman’s, Southeastern Grocers, and JLM, and I have separate reports on these recall. These Weaver Nut chocolate nonpareils were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME8nivtphT/ This cough syrup has Bacillus cereus contamination.  This bug can cause nausea, vomiting, cramps, or diarrhea, and, in rare cases with exposure to high levels, it can be life-threatening. Affected lot numbers are 0039, 0545, 0640, 0450, and 1198, with expiration dates ranging from November 2025 to December 2026. About five lots of this cough syrup...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME8GC9uLs8/ Affected are lot numbers are 28202501A, 29202501A, 23202504A, 14202505A, 15202505A, and 03202506A. This recalled candy was sold nationwide in retail stores. Return this candy to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Lipari Foods at 1-586-447-3500, extension 9720. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safet...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME7iUMtUT3/ Those who are allergic or severely sensitive to milk risk serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. The recall involves lot numbers 242645, 238466, 235643, 237319, 241581, and 239202. These candies were sold in retail stores in the Florida cities of Miami, Baldwin, and Plant City as well as in Hammond, Louisiana.  Return...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME698SuAGe/ Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Curds, sold in 6-ounce sealed plastic cups, due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. Affected are Face Rock Creamery Cheddar Curds, lots 20250519VS01 and 20250519VS02, with a Use By date of August 29, 2025. Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the e...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME6cFnti5Z/ These truffles create a serious risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to people with pecan allergies. The recall includes Family Assortments with the following product numbers found below the barcode: 4564, 4565, 4566, and 4567; and Truffles  4574, 43109, 43110, and 44121. These candies were sold at nine Kilwins retail stores located in Oran...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME580hpQPY/ This undeclared milk allergen poses a serious risk of life-threatening allergic reactions to individuals with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. The recall involves specific lot codes: 55021 with a best-by date of December 28, 2025; 55031 best-by December 29, 2025; 55491 best-by February 13, 2026; 55501 best-by February 14, 2026; 56061 best-b...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME5ZB8ul86/ These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall.  They create risks of serious injury or death for children. Affected is model number HI1381_02. About 6,000 dressers were sold exclusively online through Amazon from September 2023 through March 2025. Immediately unload and stop using the dressers until they are securely anchored/. For sa...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME454-pBKD/ AstroAI 4-Liter/6-Can Minifridges have electrical switches that short circuit leading to fires and burns. The affected units are model number LY0204A with serial numbers starting with 19, 20, 21, 2201, 2202, or 2203. About 249,100 of these fridges were sold nationwide through Amazon.com and AstroAI.com from June 2019 through June 2022. Turn off th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME4SsMtIjr/ Polaris Model Year 2023–2024 Ranger XP Kinetic and Model Year 2025 Pro XD Kinetic Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles have cracked filters that permit water to leak into the high-voltage charging components with short circuits, fires, and burns. Also affected are specific charger service parts and kits, with part numbers 2417296, 2417297, 2889704, a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3wYRxTYW/ These mattresses fail to meet federal flammability standards for open flame resistance creating risks of fires burns, and possible death. The recall includes 10-inch and 12-inch mattresses sold in Twin, Full, Queen, and King sizes. About 100,000 units were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com between July 2022 and June 2024. Stop sleeping on thes...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME3FNEvhWn/ These loungers, marketed as “baby nests,” violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products due to insufficient side heights, overly thick sleeping pads, and openings that entrap. All in all, they create a dangerous environment that leads to falls, suffocation, strangulation, and possible death. About 7,600 loungers were sold exclusively...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME2dqVAsDa/ These blankets overheat and ignite creating burn and fire hazards. Affected is model HB18A and lot numbers HB18A-7284-1, HB18A-8490-2, and HB18A-6284-1. About 8,560 blankets were sold exclusively online at Walmart.com between June 2021 and November 2024. Stop using these recalled blankets. To receive a full refund, take a photo of the blanket and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME17uCR2Fr/ Coleman Converta Camping Cots and Converta Camping Suspension Stretchers have backrest fold mechanisms that can pinch, lacerate, and/or even amputate your or your children’s fingers About 228,760 of these camping cots and stretchers were sold in the US and  438 were sold in Canada at Walmart and other stores nationwide as well as online at amazon....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME05fOOJJE/ California Gold Nutrition’s iron-containing supplements Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women’s Multivitamins, and Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamins are not packaged in child-resistant containers, and ingestion of this much iron can be seriously toxic and even fatal for children. About 60,000 packages of these supplements were sold online at Amazo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DME0TmXABzR/ DR Power LiPRO 62-volt 5.0 amp-hour rechargeable lithium-ion battery packs short-circuit and ignite leading to fires and burns. Affected is model number 414240 sold individually and packaged with DR Power lawnmowers, trimmers, and snow throwers with model numbers 524340, SB11022XEN, T4X3026XEN, T4X3062XENR, CE75021XEN0, and CE77021XEN0. About 13,2...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMENPu3NzYp/ The Total Saddle Fit Shoulder Relief Saddle Cinches come apart while you ride allowing your saddle to slide off your horse. The affected cinches are sold in black and brown leather, measure between 24 and 36 inches, and feature a round buckle without a center elastic. Only the cinches sold before August 2021 are affected. About 10,000 of these def...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEMmJuOXyF/ These helmets do not comply with the impact protection requirements set by the Consumer Product Safety leading to head injuries in the event of a crash. Affected models include the Axle, Cadence, Rev, Frenzy, and Passage helmets with model numbers B0494Y, B0605C, and B0605Y. About 31,200 of these helmets were sold in the US and 480 units were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMELMM5v_De/ These walkers can fit through standard doorways and fail to stop at the edge of a step leading to serious injuries or death. Then too, the brake pads contain dangerously high lead levels and can poison your baby if ingested. Affected is model number US-B01. About 1,500 of these baby walkers were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between August 2024 a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEKnQ_tyF2/ Affected are 509 and Polaris branded Tactical 3.0 Youth, Mountain, and Trail helmets, and Tactical 2.0 small and medium helmets, and multiple models equipped with Fidlock® strap systems all manufactured from 2020 through 2025. About 201,200 of these helmets were sold in the United States and 26,800 were sold in Canada online at ride509.com and pol...