Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ5vqotCBJ/ These cycles have front brake calipers that crack and brake ineffectively creating crash hazards.  The recall includes multiple model years from 2022 through 2025.  About 19,310 of these cycles were sold in the United States and about 3,870 units sold in Canada through authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers from January 2022 through August 2024....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQ45dqNwwF/ This toy contains a small, high-powered magnet that creates an ingestion hazard for children. If swallowed, they can attract inside the digestive system causing perforations, twisting, and blockages of the bowels leading to infection, blood poisoning, and even death. About 5,100 units were sold in the United States and an additional 380 units were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQHuz1PWMz/ These gates, sold on Amazon under various names and sizes, violate federal safety regulations. A child’s body easily passes through gaps in these gates, the locking mechanisms fail, and the gates do not resist a child pushing out creating risks of entrapment, falls, and potentially fatal injuries. About 1,800 units were sold exclusively on Amazon....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQG6TIP0AZ/ These dressers create tip-over and entrapment hazards if not anchored to the wall, and they can injure or kill children.  Affected is model number DC006-BK130-1-RR. About 1,293 dressers were sold exclusively online at Amazon.com from September 2023 through March 2025. Immediately stop filling these recalled dressers if they are not securely anchor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQGIlRsAJy/ The zipper pull on the back of these plush bags can detach creating choking and ingestion risks for children. About 2,900 of these bags were sold in Primark stores in the northeast United States, Florida, Maryland, and Illinois, between March 2024 and October 2024. Stop using the recalled plush bags and keep them out of reach of children. Return t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQFdWJtvvS/ These swings pose a risk of suffocation and potential death because they exceed the legal incline angle for infant sleep.  They also fail to meet federal warning label requirements and include a remote control with a lithium button battery that creates an ingestion risk.  Affected model number S0008. About 1,420 units were sold exclusively online...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DKQEM0lNeCh/ The elastics on the ankles of these pajamas are excessively tight and restrict blood circulation.  Affected are style numbers 100189404, 100191005, 100189223, 100196695, and 100180930. About 16,300 units were sold exclusively at Macy’s stores nationwide, including Macy’s Backstage, and online at macys.com, between March 2024 and January 2025. Stop...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ999nUxZtX/ Catching up on social media, answering your emails, and tweaking your phone apps may increase your risk of developing hemorrhoids by some 46%.  This the conclusion of a survey by Harvard gastroenterologists at Boston’s Beth Israel Hospital presented at Digestive Diseases Week 2025. The study polled 125 participants using a standard questionnaire c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ99O5AtU8W/ Loss of vision due to retinal degeneration is a devastating complication of diabetes.  Now Johns Hopkins research ophthalmologists report in the journal Science Translational Medicine preclinical studies that demonstrate how low blood sugar episodes, known as hypoglycemia, that are experienced by diabetics trigger the development of the blinding r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ98ltlM100/ The poisoning of pets, particularly cats, by a common over-the-counter topical drug has surged nearly 1000% over the past decade.  The drug is minoxidil, better known by its brand name Romaine.  This medication is often applied as a foam or as a liquid by many men and some women in an effort to regrow hair on their balding scalps.  It turns out th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ973rkpYqU/ When your hairdresser carefully looks at your scalp while styling your locks, there is a good chance that a funky looking mole or growth they notice could turn out to be a skin cancer.  So conclude researchers from from the UK’s University of Portsmouth in a study published in the journal Skin Health and Disease. They surveyed 37 hair stylists and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ97JnMM5vF/ Diabetics with type 1 disease, that is insulin-dependent, must receive insulin injections for the rest of their lives since their own pancreatic tissue fails to produce sufficient quantities of this vital hormone. Efforts to solve this problem include whole organ pancreas transplants and transplants of the insulin-producing beta pancreatic islet c...

Tap Water Spray Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ96O8gO8oN/ Irrigating and cleansing your nasal linings with saline can resolve nasal congestion, help manage or even prevent nasal allergies, prevent nosebleeds, and hasten your resolution of the common cold.  To reap these benefits, you must use the proper water.  Making the all too common mistakes of using tap water and not properly cleansi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ95dMcNFoP/ Twice as many Americans have developed the whooping cough or pertussis this year as last year, and four have died.  Half of them were little children.  There are two reasons: ONE — vaccinations have fallen off due to misinformation and bad medical advice; and TWO — the latest vaccines provide protection for shorter periods of time. Keep in mind th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ94uS2xc3A/ Bladder control is about to go high tech. When a man loses his ability to control his urine flow, technically called incontinence, which is often a complication of prostate cancer surgery, a variety of strategies come into play.  One of these is a mechanical valve has been used for years to help him prevent embarrassing accidents.  Manufactured by...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ94Fy6NTak/ The new vaccine goal: trigger a special type of antibody called broadly neutralizing antibodies (bNAbs) that capably target the lipid membrane surrounding the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.  In so doing, they are able to bind to a hidden part of the virus called MPER, which stands for Membrane-Proximal External Region.  This zone plays a critical r...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9sa5bOFBx/ The FDA has just approved a new nasal powder spray called Atzumi that delivers the drug dihydroergotamine, or DHE via a novel nasal spray technology developed by Satsuma Pharmaceuticals. It’s the first and only product to use SMART, which stands for. Simple MucoAdhesive Release Technology.  The drug is delivered in a powder with a unique ability t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw-DmORycV/ These tattoo inks are contaminated with dangerous bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa . Affected are: Sacred Tattoo Ink, Raven Black - Lot#: RB0624, Best Before: June 28, 2027; Sacred Tattoo Ink, Sunny Daze - Lot#: SD1124, Best Before: November 1, 2027. These inks cause serious infections with rashes, lesions, and permanent scarring. If you...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw9CO2AiKk/ These pumpkin seeds have contamination with Salmonella . This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot # L250320200 and an expiration date of May 2, 2027 This affected product was sold in New York , New Jersey , and Virginia both in retail...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw8ZoTA_XA/ The recall due to undeclared eggs, soy, and milk includes a variety of gluten-free bakery products , including breads, bagels, cookies, and croutons sold in the state of Utah from April 7th to April 21st , under lot numbers 90–107.  Do not consume these products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further information or qu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw7r8-tXCH/ The sandwiches recalled are sold under the brand names Fresh & Ready Foods, Fresh Take Crave Away, and City Point Market Fresh Food to Go and include ready-to-eat sandwiches and snack items with “Use By” dates from April 22, 2025, to May 19, 2025. Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail in...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw65yHvPxz/ This yogurt has almond allergen in the granola component. Those with an allergy to almond could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected are packages with an expiration date of May 5, 2025. Twelve ounce containers of the Bonya Yogurt Parfaits were sold nationwide in retail stores. Do not co...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw6LKfgdnJ/ The undeclared allergens are wheat, milk, and sesame.  Affected are a range of products including Idly Chilli Powder, Sesame Rice Mix, Dal Garlic Rice Mix, Moringa Rice Mix, Curry Leaf Rice Mix, Vallarai Rice Mix, Horsegram Rice Mix, soups like Wonderberry Leaf and Moringa Leaf Soup, spice mixes like Traditional Sambar Powder, and porridge mixes s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJw5MOWuaW4/ This cornbread contains undeclared sesame and wheat. The recall affects all products manufactured prior to April 24, 2025. Consuming this cornbread creates serious or life-threatening risks to individuals with allergies to sesame or wheat or have celiac disease. This product was distributed to retail locations exclusively in California . If you, h...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DJukq4XuEix/ These adaptors overheat and ignite cresting fire and burn risks. The recall also includes some Yamaha Clavinova® digital pianos that have these affected adaptors built in their housings. About 37,400 recalled power adaptors and Clavinova pianos were sold at music stores nationwide and online at www.shop.usa.yamaha.com from September 2010 through N...