Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YZwIzLm2Z/ Tbe FDA and Meta Herbal are recalling Magnum Male Sexual Enhancement XXL 9800 capsules because they are contaminated with unpredictable amounts of the phosphodiesterase inhibitor sildenafil, the chief ingredient in the prescription drug Viagra.  Taking unknown amounts of this drug can be a danger to those men taking nitrates for cardiac diseases a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YZB0ZrPQF/ The FDA, Bix Produce, GHGA, LLC, and Kwik Trip now recall Created Fresh!, Jack & Olive, Sprouts Farmers Markets, Trader Joes, and Kwik Trip Fruit Cups since they contain salmonella-contaminated Malachite cantaloupe. Bix fruit cups were sold in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.  GHGA cups were sold at Kroger stores in Alabam...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YYQzNrEUK/ The FDA and Manischewitz are recalling Manischewitz Dark Chocolate Coins since they contain undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies could develop severe allergic reactions after ingesting these coins.  Affected is lot #2283. These coins have been sold nationally but particularly in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. If you bought these coin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YXesHr1Gn/ The CPSC and Russound now recall Russound Loudspeakers Model AW70V6 because the speakers front baffle tends to separate from the rear housing causing the speak to fall and creating an injury hazard for persons and property below. About 4,600 speakers were sold in the US and about 600 were sold in Canada by home theater and home sound system instal...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YWxCvrivW/ The CPSC and Haier-GE Appliances are recalling GE Knob-control electric radiant cooktops, model GE JP3030 since these cooktop’s burners remain ON even after the control knob is turned to the OFF position leading to burns.  This occurs due to misaligned knob stems and defective knob components.  Affected are burner manufactured in July and Septembe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YV_0tr4tj/ The CPSC and Berkshire Blanket & Home Co. are recalling Berkshire Blanket and L.L. Bean branded Heated Throws and Blankets due to excessive overheating that lead to fire and burn hazards. About 29,840 of these heated items were sold by L.L. Bean and Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores nationwide and online at berkshireblanket.co...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YVS8JLQM9/ The CPSC, DODO Baby House, and Beyond Baby now recall DODO Baby House Pack and Play Mattresses and Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses  due to an excessive thickness and firmness that violate federal crib mattress safety regulations and creates a suffocation hazard. These mattresses also lack the mandated safety warnings and labels. About 2470 mattresse...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YUnb3rbRR/ The CPSC, Klickpick Home, and Tiblue are recalling stainless steel children’s cups due to the presence of accessible lead-containing solder on the cups’ bottoms.  Lead is neurotoxic to young children. About 3600 Klickpick cups and about 84,000 DTiblue cups were sold on amazon.com. Immediately take these cups away from your children and email eithe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YTpOiroUe/ The CPSC and Specialized Bicycle are recalling the Supacaz Orbitron Pedals that ship with the bicycles since the pedal body detaches from the spindle connecting to the chain crank leading to loss of control, falls, and injuries. About 3,000 units were sold in the US, about 169 were sold in Canada, and 7 were sold in Mexico. Immediately stop riding...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YS8seLEWw/ The CPSC and Peg Perego are recalling YPSI and Z4 Inclined Sleeper Bassinets since they are designed for infant use yet have an unsafe incline level greater than 10 degrees.  On this incline, a baby could roll over into a dangerous position.  These bassinets also violate federal regulations mandating a stand. About 550 of these bassinets were sold...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0YSH1yrSEk/ The CPWC and Polaris are recalling Polaris Patriot 9R MATRYX PRO RMK, Patriot 9R MATRYX RMK KHAOS, and 2022 PATRIOT 850 MATRYX RMK, INDY and SWITCHBACK Snowmobiles.  The drive clutch components can loosen leading to crashes and injuries to the driver and bystanders. About 5100 snowmobiles were sold in the US and about 2433 were sold in Canada. Sto...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Sakgqrymc/ The FDA and the Eltahan company now recall Eltahan Golden Raisins since they were found to contain undeclared sulfite.  This agent can trigger dangerous allergic reactions.  The affected product has a Best By day of 1/20/2026. The product was sold in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Do not consume these raisins.  Return them to the place of...

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SZ3QbLdZr/ The FDA and the Vinyard Fruit and Vegetable Company are recalling Cantaloupe Chunks and Cubes and Fruit Mixes and Medleys Containing Cantaloupe due to a salmonella contamination.  This is due to the fact that the already recalled cantaloupe produced by Sophia Foods is used in Vinyard products. Return any of these products to the place of purchase f...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SZJzHrF8E/ The FDA and Kilitch Healthcare India are recalling a substantial number of eye drops due to lack of sterility.  Affected are lubricating and multiaction eye drops. Do not use these eyedrops.  If you are uncertain whether the eyedrops you have on hand are implicated in this recall, contact the company via one of two emails: regulatory@velocitypharm...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SYZmZLFLk/ The FDA and SugarMDs LLC are recalling this food supplement because it is contaminated with two medications that produce dangerous reactions: glyburide and metformin.  Glyburide can lower the blood sugar to dangerous levels.  Metformin can also lower blood sugar and also causes a toxic and sometimes life-threatening buildup of lactic acid in the b...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SXhe8LCTV/ The FDA and TFP Nutrition is expanding the recall of pet foods to include all dry dog, dry cat, and catfish formulas due to salmonella contamination.   The following brands are involved: Star Pro, Farm Dog, Lone Star, Hill Country Fare, Texas Pets, Member’s Mark, Red Flannel, Exclusive Signature, and Retriever dog foods, EconoMax, MultiCat, Feline...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SW0MprcTT/ The FDA and Raw SeaFoods, Inc. now recall Raw SeaFoods Farm Raised Lightly Seasoned Atlantic Salmon Burgers because of undeclared sesame and milk allergens. This recalled product was sold by Whole Foods Market stores nationwide from August 25, 2023 through November 15, 2023. If you or a member of your household have sesame and/or milk allergies, d...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SV-Hzrky7/ The FDA and HMC Farms are recalling all of their peaches, plums and nectarines sold in retail stores between May and November of 2022 and between May and November 15, 2023 due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.  Their organically grown items are not implicated.  The fruit is no longer for sale but some may be in your refrigerators or freezer...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0STBBfL-mM/ The FDA and Wilcox Ice Cream are recalling all flavors of Wilcox brand ice cream, yogurt, and ice cream bars, and Leonardo’s brand gelato due to listeria monocytogenes contamination. Sold in VT, NH, MA, and NY. Do not consume these frozen treats.  Before disposing of them safely, take a photo of the top and sides of the container and email it with...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ST01fr1hO/ The FDA and KinderFarms, LLC are recalling all lots of KinderMed Infants and KinderMed Children’s Pain & Fever Oral Suspension.  The acetaminophen in these products is unstable and toxic leading to gastrointestinal distress. Tylenol-branded acetaminophen products are unaffected. If you have either of these two products on your shelves, don’t a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SSTxBr7ru/ The FDA and Insight Pharmaceuticals are recalling TING® 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder.  The propellant in these aerosol cans is contaminated with benzene which is known to be a human carcinogen.  The affected lots are 0H88645 and 0B88345. Do not continue to use this aerosolize spray.  Contact Insight at 1-800-3...

Vids https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SRdZjLtdK/ The FDA and Wine Country Gift Baskets are recalling Acorn Baking Company’s Raspberry Creme Filled Cookies since some packages of these cookies included with a variety of gift baskets actually contain hazelnut crème filled cookies.  The allergen statement on the package indicates that the cookies were made in a facility where traces of nuts, sesame, and...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0SPttsLeMX/ The FDA and multiple companies are recalling cantaloupe with salmonella contamination: Pacific Trellis Fruit/Dulcinea’s Malichita brand cantaloupe; CF Dallas LLC’s Freshness Guaranteed Seasonal Blend, Melon Trio, Melon Mix, Fruit Blend, Fruit Bowl, Seasonal Fruit Tray, Fruit Mix, Cantaloupe Chunks, and RaceTrac Fruit Medley; and Crown Jewel Produc...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QwCjzrR3Q/ Problem:  The CPSC and Target are recalling these sorting toys since their stems detach creating choking hazards for young children. Sold: About 1850 units were sold at Target stores and online at target.com. Actions:  Take these mushroom sorting toys away from your kids and return them to any Target store for a refund.  For additional info, reach...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QvGlVLs-o/ Problem:  The CPSC and the Tractor Supply Company now recall Red Shed® Hammock Swing Chairs since the plastic buckle that supports the chair’s fabric back tends to fracture allowing the chair’s occupant to fall backward. Sold:  About 7500 of these hammock chairs were sold. Actions:  Stop using these hammock chairs and contact the Tractor Supply Co...