Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMEJNuevKBO/ Positec’s Hyper Tough, Worx, and Portland brand Chainsaws and Polesaws have faulty main switches that allow the saws to continue cutting even after the switch is released. Affected units include the Hyper Tough 9 Amp Electric Corded 14” Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp 14” Electric Chainsaw, Worx 8 Amp Electric Pole Saw, and Portland 9 Amp 14” Chainsaw. About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA9yXjuHQo/ Harbor Freight Tools Predator 2000 Watt Power Stations, when used in Emergency Power Supply mode, have wires in the AC outlet receptacles that are reversed, creating a risk of electric shocks.  Affected is SKU number 70084 and UPC 193175488718. About 6,500 units were sold at Harbor Freight Tools stores nationwide between February 2025 and April 20...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMA86yVtFo6/ DEWALT Elite Series 4.5-inch 40G T27 High Density Grinder Flap Disc have ceramic cloth abrasive flaps that detach during use leading to serious lacerations and other injuries. These grinder discs are used with angle grinders for heavy-duty work.  Affected are models DWA8280HRT and DWA8280RT, with date codes from 2024-36 to 2024-48. About 17,680 uni...

Bornstein Seafood’s Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat Has Listeria 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 miscarriages and stillbirths.  This contaminated shrimp was sold in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Colu...

Salted Smoked Split Herring Has Clostridium Botulinum Contamination. This toxic bacterium can trigger weakness, dizziness, difficulty speaking or breathing.  Affected is lot #1 PRC5073. This recalled herring was distributed to retail locations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut and repackaged by retail stores into deli-style or other containers.  DO NOT to eat this fish even if it does not a...

Hofood99 Enoki Mushrooms Have Listeria 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 miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is product with UPC barcode 6 976532 310051. These enoki mushrooms were sold nationwide in retail stores. If you purchased thes...

Floria Dried Apricots Contain Undeclared Sulfites.   on the product labeling. Those with asthma or sulfite allergies can develop serious reactions should they consume these apricots.  Affected is lot #440090478-15-333 with an expiration date of November 2026. These apricots were sold in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, New York, New Jersey, Tennessee, Massachusetts, Texas, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan,...

Welby®, Berkley Jensen®, and VitaGlobe™  Vitamin B12 gummy products contain undeclared peanut allergen. Individuals with peanut allergies may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products. Affected is lot number 248046601 with expiration date of October 2026. These recalled products were sold nationwide at ALDI and BJ’s stores as well as online at ald...

Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs Have Fungal Contamination. This can trigger serious or life-threatening infections in children, in those with weak immune systems individuals, an for anyone with damaged nasal linings.   All units sold in the US and in Puerto Ricos are affected. This recall does not affect other Zicam or Orajel products, s...

Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.    Affected are lots beginning with RP117, RP120, RP123, and RP129. The product was sold in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin between April 29, 2024 and May 1, 2025. If you, a family member, or household...

Aldi Branded Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream Have Undeclared Milk.  Affected is Lot #01425 and a Best If Used By date of July 14, 2025. The undeclared milk poses a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for individuals with a milk allergy. These churro bites were sold by Aldi in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana,...

Firehook Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers Contain Undeclared Sesame. The affected crackers come in 8-ounce packages with a Best By Date of September 29, 2025. These crackers were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Return these crackers to the place of purchase for a full refund. For mo...

August Egg Company’s Brown Cage-free and Brown Certified Organic Shell Eggs have Salmonella Contamination. This contamination poses a serious health risk, especially to infants, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Affected products bear plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 and were sold between February 3 and May 15, 2025. About 1.7 million dozen eggs are affected and sold at ret...

Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks Get Very Hot. Its lithium-ion battery overheats, creating fire and burn risks to consumers.  Affected is model number A1263. About 1,158,000 units were sold online through Anker, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay in the United States between June 2016 and December 2022. Immediately stop charging and using these recalled power banks and visit anker.com/product-recalls to ch...

Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers Permit A Child To Drown.  The covers can leave a gap greater than 4.5 inches between the roller and the pool surface creating drowning and entrapment hazards for children. About 11,500 of these pool covers were sold in the United States and an additional 480 were sold in Canada through Endless Pools and authorized dealers nationwide as well as...

RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Can Suddenly Activate.  The trimmer can turn on when only the safety or trigger control is pressed rather than requiring both to be engaged creating a serious laceration hazard. Affected are model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNM About 113,000 units were sold in the United States and about 15,000 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and D...

Vortic Flow Series Light Fixtures Can Drop On You. The ceiling mount weakens over time allowing the fixture to fall unexpectedly and create an injury risk. About 2,350 light fixtures have been sold nationwide. Stop using these recalled Vortic Flow lights and immediately contact Minka Lighting by phone at (888) 770-7027 or by email at vortic@realtimeresults.net to schedule a free inspection and an...

WeHwupe Store’s Adult Portable Bed Rails Can Entrap. Bed occupants can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and mattress.  These bed rails violate federal regulations for adult portable bed rails and pose a major entrapment and asphyxiation hazard. The bed rails also lack the required hazard warning labels. About 94,800 units were sold at Amazon.com and at Walmart.com. Stop using the...

BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ. Approximately 24,000 units were sold nationwide. Stop using these faucets. U...

KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ. About 50,000 units of these faucets were sold on Amazon.com. Stop using thes...

VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ. About 29,000 units of these faucets were sold on Amazon.com. Stop using thes...

iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Overheat.  The device’s lithium-ion batteries overheat and ignite, creating risks of serious injury or death. About 27,500 units have been sold in the US. Stop charging and using these recalled power banks. To receive a full refund, email to service@iwalk.net a photo of the power bank clearly showing the model number and serial number with the word “Recalled” wr...

My First Snowman Toy’s Top Hat Can Choke Your Children. The toy snowman’s top hat breaks into small ingestible pieces and creates a choking hazard for small children. About 30,800 of these toys were sold in the United States, and an additional 692 were sold in Canada. Stop allowing your children to play with this recalled snowman toy, remove the top hat, and keep it away from children. To receive...

BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Can Attack You.  The weight plates dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of a serious impact injury. Approximately 3,844,200 dumbbells have been sold in the United States. Immediately stop using these recalled BowFlex adjustable dumbbells. To initiate a refund and for more information, visit www.bowflex.com/recalls , call (800) 209-3539 or email recall@bow...