Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DAHKWCFvmq-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Intellio Toys now recall Bright Builder fort kits, models FKL-BG, FKL-BR, L-5BG and L-5BR.  The flashlights with these toys contain ingestible button batteries in easily opened compartments.  If these batteries are swallowed, they can trigger chemical gastrointestinal burns. About 12,400 of these toys wer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0ztlAR9zQ/ The Food and Drug Administration and Niitakaya USA Inc. are recalling Niitakaya Shiso & Miso Katsuo Ninniku due to bonito fish contamination. Those with an allergy to fish could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional i...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0yzsKRXqY/ The Food and Drug Administration and Wisconsin’s Milo’s Poultry Farms, LLC are recalling Milo’s Poultry Farms and Tony’s Fresh Market branded eggs due to salmonella contamination. This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis that may progress into a life-threatening systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0x_8sPFw9/ The Food and Drug Administration and Eagle Product LLC have recalled Kandy Whole Cantaloupe due to salmonella contamination. This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis that may progress into a life-threatening systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.   The contaminated product was s...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0xOOVMZQr/ The Food and Drug Administration and Hammond’s Candies are recalling 4-ounce bags of Hammond’s Dark Chocolate Filled Mini Waffle Cones as they contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The recall product code is LN0525453 with use by dates...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0wa4Ctor-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and OleOleToy company have recalled Glow In Dark Rabbit Ears in Party Supplies Toy Sets as they contain button batteries housed in unsafe battery boxes. If swallowed, these tiny batteries can trigger burns anywhere along a child’s gastrointestinal tract with severe consequences including death. About 984 rabb...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_0vqRtgPum/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Delta Cycle Corp. have recalled Delta Cycle Ceiling Hoists with Straps.  The plastic strap buckles tend to crack and drop a kayak, canoe, or any large suspended load down on you leading to injuries.  Apparently the straps and buckles are strong enough to hold bicycles.  Affected is model RS2300. About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i1WN7MyvT/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sunco & Frenchie LLC are recalling Terrafina Golden Raisins.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected a lot numbers Lot #s GRA240602 and GDR240901. These raisins w...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i0p4rOLhc/ The Food and Drug Administration and M&P Food Production Ltd. are recalling multiple varieties of M&P Food Production Blintzes, Pirozhki, and Vareniki.  These items contain undeclared wheat, milk, and/or sesame.  Affected products have Best Before dates of 08/27/24 – 08/27/25. These items were sold in Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Je...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iz-FdPNOx/ The Food and Drug Administration and Asli Fine Foods have recalled Asli Fine Foods Cinnamon Powder due to high levels of  lead contamination.  Affected are 7 oz. Bags with lot number DDDLUS.  Lead is toxic to the nervous system and exposure to it can be particularly devastating for young children. The product was sold in Minnesota, Indiana, Illino...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_izUovPZR3/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Zagg Inc are recalling HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations..  The lithium-ion batteries in these devices overheat leading to fire and burn risks. About 5740 of these power stations were sold by ZAGG, AGC, and QVC between October, 2021 and March, 2022. Stop charging and using these power stations and call th...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iyc_SRTxD/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher Price now recall the Fisher-Price Dumbbells sold with Baby Biceps Gift Set.  The grey plastic caps at the end of the lift handle detach and can choke.  Affected is model number GJD49. About 366,200 units were sold in the US and about 37,850 were sold in Canada at Walmart, Kohls, Fred Meyer, Hobby L...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iwqmaNZ0W/ The FDA has just cleared Traumagel, produced by Brooklyn’s Cresilon.  This exciting product is a hemostatic gel with a texture of hummus.   It is composed of plant-based compounds derived from algae and fungi. After injecting it from a prefilled syringe, the product can fill gunshot wounds and halt life-threatening bleeding within seconds. This pr...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ivi-HxP7U/ Some in the audience have asked me, “What happened to the health reports?”  I suspended them during the summer and will not be resuming them until later in the fall. I am involved with some special projects that occupy my time. I will be continuing the Recall Reports over the next months. As always, I thank you for watching and listening.  Stay we...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JWRHYPjaH/ The Food and Drug Administration and Flagstone Foods, LLC now recall Emerald Kettle Glazed Walnuts as packages of them contain undeclared peanuts, almonds, and pecans.  Those with an allergy to one or more of these other nuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is lot 2EE06284 wi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JVgc3NhsN/ The Food and Drug Administration and Unilever US are recalling Popsicle Jolly Rancher Green Apple, Blue Raspberry, Grape Frozen Confection Pops.  These frozen confections contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Only products for individu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JUetXP1AT/ The Food and Drug Administration, Veata LLC, and Boulla LLC are recalling Endurance Pro Energy Boost Capsules and Boom Max capsules due to contamination with sildenafil, a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used for erectile dysfunction treatment.  Those taking nitrate drugs such as nitroglycerine could experience a blood pressure emergency if they use t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JTrcTttgW/ The Food and Drug Administration and Authentik Fudge have recalled Montreal Chocolate Fudge with Nuts as it has mold contamination.  Affected are lots 0241500805, 0241690105, and 0241690205. This fudge was sold by TJ MAXX in Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and Marshalls in California, Colorado, Conn...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JS2botQQZ/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Overseas LLC are recalling Bliss Tree Butter Snacks as they contain undeclared milk snd sesame.   These snacks are sold at retail stores nationwide and online by bliss-tree.us and amazon.com. Don’t consume these products and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more info...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JRA9wMgip/ The Food and Drug Administration and Gutierrez Distributors, LLC are recalling El Servidor and Gutierrez branded cinnamon as it contains toxic levels of lead. These products were sold in NY state. Do not consume these products.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Gutierrez at 1-973-777-1851. http...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JP0Qzp7-I/ The Food and Drug Administration and Sierra Stain LLC are recalling Bloodline water based tattoo pigments in Carolina Blue, All Purpose Black, and UV China Pink as these are contaminated with high concentrations of microorganisms.  This can lead to skin infections with rashes and “pimples.” These tattoo pigments were sold by amazon.com . Tattoo ar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JPAfMPfVy/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the BJ’s Wholesale Club are recalling Berkley Jensen branded cedar hard-topped gazebos as their roof panels can fly off in high winds leading to injuries.  Affected are model numbers A102008010, A102008100, A102011920, and A102011902 About 32,500 gazebos were sold at BJ’s. Stop using and going near these...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JNtybuVoV/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and DeWalt are recalling DeWALT Battery Push walk-behind mowers and DeWALT Battery Self-Propelled walk-behind mowers.  If the mowers’ handles gets wet, the mower may start by itself or fail to stop leading to user or bystander injuries. Affected are 2024 model year mowers. About 46,200 mowers were sold in the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JMo_1JaBE/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission an MEIXIA Shop are recalling Mamibaby and Cosy Nation Baby Loungers as they violate federal safety standards.  The problems: sides are too low; sleeping pad is too thick; an opening at the foot of the lounger can entrap or allow an infant to fall through; and these loungers lacks a stand encouraging parents t...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_JL2QZONFn/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA now recall VARMFRONT Power Banks as they can overheat leading to burns and fires. About 1,600 batteries were sold in the US and about 1,690 were sold in Canada. At IKEA store and online at IKEA.com. Stop using these batteries and return yours to your IKEA store for a full refund.  For more informatio...