Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBKAkn4tLIU/ University College London bioengineers have developed a new ultrasound-type scanner that employs  photoacoustic tomography or PAT.   This unit uses a laser to create ultrasonic waves capable of creating higher resolution images of tissues that lay up to 15 millimeters beneath the skin’s surface. This new scanner is 100 to 1,000 times faster than p...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBJ_evWNwdh/ More than one in every four Americans will develop life-threatening heart failure during their lives, and many will develop it while they are young.  Researchers at the Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford University report that 6.7 million of us older than 20 have failing hearts and that number will nearly double to 11.4 million over the next...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DBJ_Jf9NCph/ Children born with with IVF and other assisted reproductive strategies have a 36% higher risk of congenital heart disorders diagnosed within the first year of life. This from some a study by the University of Gothenburg just published in the European Heart Journal. Studied were 7.7 million children born in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden betw...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAebjZMNWMi/ The Food and Drug Administration and Dynarex Corporation have recalled Dynacare Baby Powder, Batch Number B 05.  This baby powder is contaminated with asbestos.  Asbestos is a carcinogen and can be present in talc if the mine from which it comes is not carefully selected. This baby powder has been sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Ke...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeaqA6MBQA/   The Food and Drug Administration and KTM Services are recalling Enjoy Premium Taro Cookies and Enjoy Premium Coconut Cookies both contain undeclared milk.  Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected are cookies with a Best By date between 9/12/24 and 8/7...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeZ3X8NCBr/ The Food and Drug Administration and Avole, Inc. have recalled Bacalaitos Criollos Codfish Frying Mix as it contains undeclared pollock.  Those with an allergy to fish could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product number 310925 with a Use By date of 6/2025. If you bought this p...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeZF0vvpGI/ The Food and Drug Administration and Grace Imports are recalling a1On the Go Kara Boondhi, Kerala Mixture, and Spicy Murukku snack products as they contain undeclared wheat.  Those with an allergy to wheat could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  These products were sold in Georgia. Return th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeYdKUR75E/ The Food and Drug Administration and HP Hood are recalling LACTAID Milk in 96 oz. Containers as it contains almond.  Those with an allergy to almond could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected product bears code number 51-4109 P2 and Best By dates between November 22nd and December 4th....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeXkpHAU9z/ The Food and Drug Administration and the 123herbal company are recalling all lots of Vail-Bon Jie Yang Wan supplement capsules.  This product is contaminated with two drugs: dexamethasone and chlorpheniramine.  Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid and chlorpheniramine is a strong antihistamine. This product was sold nationwide online at 123h...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeW8RWsphh/ The Food and Drug Administration and ANSWERS Pet Food are recalling lots of ANSWERS Detailed Beef Formula for Dogs, ANSWERS Straight Beef Formula for Dogs, and ANSWERS Straight Chicken Formula for Dogs.  These pet foods are contaminated with listeria and salmonella.  Both of these bacteria can cause gastrointestinal infections in animals and in ma...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAeWU2_NoKt/ The Food and Drug Administration and Truly Good Foods are recalling Grabeez The Big Cheese Snack Mix cups with a Best Before 041625.  These cups containsa trail mix with peanuts, pretzels, and crackers but also undeclared almonds and cashews.  Those with allergies to almonds and cashews could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbyECHvMFR/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Newmemo are recalling Newmemo Children’s Ring Sets.  These toys contain toxic amounts of lead and cadmium that are above safe levels for children’s products. About 2200 of these ring sets were sold online at amazon.com. Take these ring sets away from your children.and contact Newmemo for a full refund.  Y...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbxcTMPgQd/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris Industries are recalling Model Year 2023-2024 Polaris Sportsman 850, XP 1000, and XP 1000 S ATVs along with their fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies.  Fuel can leak at the fuel pump flange outlet leading to fires and burns. About 10,300 ATVs and 3,158 fuel pump kits and fuel tank assemblies w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbwpgwAdtn/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Inforce company have recalled Ceither Adult Portable Bed Rails.  The bedrail design allows a person to become entrapped either within the bedrail or between the bedrail and the bed leading to possible death by asphyxiation. About 1170 of these bedrails were sold exclusively at amazon.com. Stop using t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbwDTuNGeD/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Caframo, Ltd. of Canada are recalling Caframo Cabinet Heaters, model 942. A wire within the cabinet can become exposed with vibration and touch the metal housing leading to shock and electrocution hazards. About   2,140 of these cabinet heaters were sold in the US and about 200 units were sold in Canada a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbvdnOtNbW/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Wee Gallery are recalling Wee Gallery Tummy Time Galleries.  Their art card pockets contain toxic phthalates at levels above those considered safe by federal regulations. About 8,000 of these galleries were sold in the US and about 50 in Canada at independent toy stores nationwide and online at weegallery...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbu1-9NWX_/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Lucid are recalling CVB-LUCID Platform Beds with Upholstered Square Tufted Headboards.  These beds sag, break, and collapse when you are on them leading to falls and injuries.  About 137,000 of these beds were sold in the US and about 890 were sold in Canada online at Amazon.com, BedBathandBeyond.com, Bel...

JoAnn Stores Desk Lamps overheat Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbuFR-t-Wc/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and JoAnn Stores recall Place & Time battery-operated desk lamps.  These lamps have battery compartments that overheat during charging leading to fires and burns. About 9700 of these lamps were sold at JoAnn Stores. Stop using these rechargeable lamps and return them to Jo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAbtAp6O9rx/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Polaris now recall Model Year 2024 RANGER XD 1500 and Crew XD 1500 Recreational Off-Road Vehicles.  The wiring on these vehicles’ winches overheats leading to fires and burns. About 10,500 vehicles and 1,336 winches were sold in the US and about 660 vehicles were sold in Canada. Stop using the winches on...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHO34KtO5Z/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Red Toolbox are recalling Stanley Jr. Kids Wheelbarrow and 7-piece Garden Sets. The paint on the long hoe and rake in this set contains dangerous lead levels.  Lead is toxic to the developing nervous system and exposure is particularly devastating to children.  About 459,200 sets were sold in the US and a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHN84gto1j/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Petzl America are now recalling Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses.  These harness can be put on backwards.  If you do, the rope or carabiner will be attached to a non-weight bearing leg loop and you could fall with serious injury or death. About 22,000 of these harnesses were sold in the US...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHNQ9rOyv5/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bestway are recalling AirJet and HydroJet Spa Pumps as they overheat leading to ignition of the plastic housing, fires, and burns.  Affected are model numbers P05332, P05339, P05711, P05807, P07000, P07001, P05511, P07034, and P07572. About 866,000 of these pumps were sold with spa liners at Bestway USA,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHMhtrOnP8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Glen Dimplex Americas are recalling Cadet-branded Apex72 Electric Heaters.   Their fans fail to activate allowing the units to overheat triggering burns and fires. About 12,900 of these heaters were sold at Platt, Crescent Electric, CED and other electrical distributors nationwide. Stop using these heater...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHLveQN6P6/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the GOETAS company are recalling GOETAS Pool Drain Covers as they can entrap swimmers. About 2500 of these pool drain covers were sold online at amazon.com. Remove these pool drain covers and replace them with safe, approved models.  To obtain a refund, take a pic of the cover and email it to Atlaspool@16...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHLKNZgP10/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the  TONGAO company now recall MJKSARE High Chairs as they violate federal safety regulations: large leg openings can entrap; and trays disengage leading to falls. About 4760 high chairs were sold online at amazon.com. Stop using these dangerous high chairs.  Contact TONGAO by email at gztaamz@163.com to...