Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L4hYMLWu-/ Dr. Howard Smith here with the reminder that you can listen to my Health News and Recall Reports on your favorite smart speakers including the Amazon Echos, the Apple HomePods, the Google Nests, and others.  It’s simple just ask your speaker to play Dr. Howard Smith Reports.  Like this…… To be sure you’re hearing the latest reports, just ask……. Mo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L3TXOLFTL/ The Food and Drug Administration and Roland Foods LLC are recalling Roland Tahini due to salmonella contamination.  The only affected product is batch # P024581with a Best By Date of October 19, 2024. If you bought this tahini, discard it.  For more information, call Roland Foods at 1-800-622-1823. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdra...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L2jqRLkD0/ The Food and Drug Administration and Electric City Sweets are recalling Electric City Red Velvet Milk Chocolate Bars due to undeclared milk.  Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. eed. These chocolate bars were sold online by Electric City Sweets.com and by ret...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L10oJLJOz/ The Food and Drug Administration and LQNN Inc. are recalling Saigon Gourmet-branded Banh Ba Xa and varieties of Banh Pia due to the presence of undeclared egg.  Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. These products were sold in: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Califo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L08I4LF00/ The Food and Drug Administration and Brassica Pharma Pat. Ltd. are recalling multiply-branded eye ointments as their manufacturing facility failed an FDA sterility inspection.  The brands implicated are Equate, CVS Health, and AACE Pharmaceuticals.  All affected eye ointments have expiration dates from February 2024 to September 2025. These eye lu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4L0Il9rDMq/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Vernier Science Education now recall Vernier Go Direct Charge Stations as they tend to overheat risking burns to users.  Affected is model number GDXCRG2617R1. About 15,000 charge stations were sold online at Vernier.com, fishersci.com, flinnsci.com, and at us.vwr.com. Stop using these charge stations and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4LzZwfrLTG/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Vanilla Underground are recalling Vanilla Underground “Minecraft TNT” One-Piece Pajamas as they fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.  This creates risks for fires and burns. About 1570 pairs of pjs were sold online on amazon.com and vanillaunderground.com. Do not allow you...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Lq5VSrfBN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the BRP company are recalling Ski-Doo MXZ and Renegade Snowmobiles equipped with Pilot X Skis.  The left ski is defective and breaks easily leading to crashes and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 8,100 were sold in the US and about 5,600 were sold in Canada. Stop using these snowmobiles and contac...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4LqGztr-J8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Nutraceutical company are recalling Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash since it contains ethanol and is not sold in a child-resistant package as is required by law.  This creates poisoning as well as eye and skin damage risks. About 102,100 bottles of this mouthwash were sold at Whole Foods, F...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C4LpHLJr1_x/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and The Home Appliances company are recalling Camplux portable tankless water heaters as these heaters have a dangerously leaking gas regulator connection creating fire and burn hazards. About 42,000 of these tankless water heaters were sold online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Immediately turn off these rec...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3uLu5xryH_/ The Food and Drug Administration and Zingerman’s Bakehouse are recalling Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownies due to the presence of undeclared walnuts.  Those with an allergy to walnuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected are lots #355 and 356. These brownies were sold in...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3uK_dWL7uJ/ The Food and Drug Administration and Capitol Distributing have recalled CK and Jacksons Turkey and cheese sandwiches, egg sandwiches, and chicken salad on a croissant sandwiches as these products have undeclared sesame.  Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3uILbkr424/ The Food and Drug Administration and Nordic Naturals are recalling Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid as one lot contains an overdose of Vitamin D3 due to a manufacturing error.  Affected is lot number is 234909 with an expiration date of December 2025.  Using this baby vitamin would lead to Vitamin D toxicity including nausea and vomiting,...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3uHRX6LwPO/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Rico Brand company are recalling Rico Ready-To-Eat Cheese and Chicken Enchiladas as they contain the previously-recalled Rizo-Lopez listeria-contaminated Queso Fresco cheese.  Affected are lot #s 0234, 0264, 0304, and 0334. These enchiladas were sold in northern Utah supermarkets including Smith’s,, Harmons...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tVsCzrM1Q/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and FeraDyne Outdoors are recalling Rhino 24-foot Hot Foot Climbing Sticks as they break at the weld point leading to falls and lacerations. This product is used by game hunters. About 8,900 were sold in the US at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and other sporting goods stores nationwide. Stop using these climbing st...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tVB-ZLEmr/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ocean State Job Lots are recalling Calipso Combi and Tiller & Rowe Growing Table-Mini Greenhouses and Raised Garden Beds due to overheating with creation of fire and burn hazards. About 12,800 of these units were sold at Ocean State Job Lot stores in New England and by Home Lot online at Amazon, Ebay...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tUUtxLqY4/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Chair-Broil company now recall Char-Broil Digital Electric Smokers as they leak electricity leading to shock hazards. About 211,700 electric smokers were sold in the US and about 3,440 were sold in Canada at Lowe’s, Menards, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Target and other stores nationwide, and online at Ama...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tTZ1iLCIT/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Electrolux Group have recalled Frigidaire rear-controlled ranges manufactured from October through November 2023 as they have defective control panels.  The controls detach from the appliance posing shock and electrocution risks. About 1,800 of these ranges were sold in the US and about 130 were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tSfRoLpmL/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bell Helmets are recalling Bell Soquel Youth Helmets as their strap anchors detach from the helmet when force is applied violating federal safety regulations for bike helmets.  The helmet will not offer head protection in a crash situation.  Affected helmets have a date code of 8/21 or earlier. About 2,42...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tRvzlLeeU/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Toshiba are recalling all Toshiba branded Dynabook laptop computer AC adapters as they overheat and spark creating fire and burn hazards. About 15.5 million of these AC adapters were sold with laptops or as replacements in the US and about 1.3 million were sold in Canada at retail outlets and online at To...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tRCdTrTeK/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Worthington are recalling EVAS 20 lb. propane exchange cylinders since they leak creating fire and burn hazards. About 146,160 tanks were sold at AmeriGas’ propane cylinder exchange suppliers in New Hampshire and Eastern Massachusetts from July 2023 through August 2023 or by other propane cylinder exchang...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tQGw-LRnl/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA now recall ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers since the power cable insulation deteriorates leading to electrical shock and burn hazards. About 22,600 chargers were sold in the US and about 10,250 were sold in Canada at IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com. Stop using these chargers and return them to any IKEA...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tPY_mrKty/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cascade Designs are recalling MSR camping cooking pots as their handles loosen and detach leading to hot food and liquid spills with scalds and burns.  Recalled models include Reactor, Trail Lite and PocketRocket Stove Kits. About 60,655 were sold in the US, about 15,220 were sold in Canada, and about 35...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tOUgrLqbu/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission, Bulldog, Machir, BBRKINand Awesome are recalling Bulldog Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults, Magnum Biometric Pistol Vaults with Shelf, Magnum Biometric Top Load Pistol Vaults, Machir Biometric Personal Safes, BBRKIN Biometric Gun Safe model number QCJJ0, and Awesome Biometric Gun Safes due to a biometric lock d...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3tNW0fLpvi/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission, Biloban, and Magik & Kover are recalling Spring Spirit, Biloban, and Magik & Kover Pack and Play Mattresses.  These crib mattresses do not meet federal safety standards for thickness and labeling.  They create suffocation hazards for infants. About 20,000 of the Spirit and Biloban mattresses were sol...