Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QuOEjrXkO/ Problem: The CPSC and Khalite LLC are recalling Louisa, Linden and Seigel Heel Sandals in they Spring and Summer 2024 collection since the heels tend to detach leading to falls and injuries. Sold:  About 1860 sandals were sold at Khaite, Bergdorf Goodman, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and other independent stores worldwide and online at Khaite.com...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QtVBcLp10/ The CPSC and ZLINE are recalling ZLINE 30-inch, 36-inch and 48-inch RG gas ranges since their ovens emit dangerous levels of carbon monoxide leading to poisoning and possible death. About 30,000 of these gas ranges were sold at Best Buy, Lowe’s, The Home Depot and The Range Hood Store stores nationwide and online at bestbuy.com, build.com, costco....

Vidcast:  Balloon Time Tanks Can Shoot Their Caps At You The CPSC and Worthington Industries are recalling Balloon Time Mini Helium Tanks since the compressed helium can leak and forcefully shoot the plastic cap injuring users and bystanders. About 121,000 of these helium tanks were sold at Meijer, Cool Kat Party Warehouse, Bradley Party and Variety, Ultimate Party Super Store, RSVP Food and Party...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QreyIrtP2/ The CPSC and Lenovo have recalled Lenovo USB-C Laptop Power Banks since internal screws tend to loosen and create shortcircuits with overheating and fire hazards. About 2,850 of these heavy duty lithium batteries were sold in the US and about 510 were sold in Canada at lenovo.com, newegg.com, cdw.com, insight.com, connection.com, shi.com, Softchoi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Qp9IyryoH/ The CPSC and PandaEar are recalling PandaEar Stainless Steel Toddler Cups, 8 oz. since the bottoms of these cups have a solder bead with unsafe levels.  In addition, the cup’s lid tends to crack creating shape edges and ingestion parts that lead to choking and laceration hazards for young children. About 1600 of these cups were sold online at Amaz...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QoBvZLimM/ The CPSC and MI Windows and Doors now recall MI 1615 and 1617 Sliding Glass Doors; Window World 4000 Series and 8000 Series Sliding Glass Doors.  The glass separates from the frame in hurricane force winds leading to injuries. About 1900 of these glass door were sold by independent window distributors and installers, including Window World, in the...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QoBvZLimM/ Nearly one in every 5 children are taking melatonin for one to nearly two years on average.  This troubling result comes from pediatricians at the University of Colorado who surveyed the parents of 993 children 1 to 13 years of age.  The children were separated into 3 groups: preschoolers; school-aged kids; and preteens. Melatonin was given consis...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Qm8DwLhE2/ Those continually experiencing constipation with bowel movements occurring 3 days or more apart have reduced cognitive skills equal to someone 3 years older.  Harvard Medical School investigators analyzed data from 12,696 female and male subjects in two Nurses Health Studies looking at bowel emptying frequency and cognitive skills as measured by a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Ql0KSrBZx/ This disconcerting result popped up on a national survey conducted by the Ohio State University.  The poll of 1,007  respondents by the SSRS Opinion Panel Omnibus showed that about 33% didn’t feel the need to become vaccinated against CoVid, influenza, or RSV thinking they were not at high risk.  They were either unaware or didn’t care that their...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Qk0VGrXEc/ Pregnant women using cannabis in any form face higher risk of a preterm birth, a baby with a low birth weight, and the need for a neonatal intensive care stay.  University of Toronto investigators reached these conclusions after reviewing and meta-analyzing 57 studies.  Specifically, the pregnant cannabis users were 1.7 fold more likely to have a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QkAyLrN2w/ CoVid infections are on the rise again.  If you do contract the virus, the regular use of saline gargles and nasal saline aerosol irrigations will reduce your chances of landing in the hospital with a severe or a life-threatening case by nearly 70% (69%).   Texas clinicians reports this finding after studying 55 CoVid patients using the saline was...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QiYtsrqcY/ Teen guys with 2 or more concussions in a year were twice as likely to make a suicide attempt as those with only one concussion.  Teen girls with any concussions in a year were twice as likely to have tried suicide.  University of South Carolina public health and pediatric researchers report these conclusions after analyzing survey responses from...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QhVdfrGXe/ Normally flu cases begin to escalate in December and January.  The CDC now reports significantly higher than normal activity already in Louisiana, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina,  the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.  Flu cases are also cropping up in the Northeast, the Mid-Atlantic states, and on the west...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0QfwBPLJr-/ Both coffee and alcohol have negative effects on your sleep patterns.  Psychiatrists and sleep scientists at Seattle’s University of Washington now report this conclusion following their study of 17 financial traders with a mean age of 30.  These driven individuals tend to chain drink coffee during their days using caffeine to turbocharge their pe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrbjqpLdQn/ Problem:  The FDA and the Hearn Kirkwood company are recalling variously branded Croissant Sandwiches because its labeling did not identify the soy and milk allergens in the products.  The brands include Food Unlimited; Jack and Olive; and Sprig and Sprout. Sold: The affected sandwiches were sold from October 20, 2023 and November 3, 2023, in: Ala...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Czra1z0LU9h/ Problem:  The FDA and SOFIA PRODUCE, LLC dba Trufresh are recalling all sizes of fresh cantaloupes packaged in cardboard containers labeled with the “Malichita” label because they are contaminated with Salmonella.  This bacterium causes a severe gastroenteritis in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems and the gastrointe...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzraRjOrWDh/ Problem:  The FDA and Frito-Lay are recalling Off The Eaten Path Chickpea Veggie Crisps since they contain undeclared milk ingredients due to the unintended presence of caramel seasoned crisps.  Sold : In Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Yo...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrZjQCL8oZ/ Problem:  The CPSC and the Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company are recalling these ski bindings since their toe components tend to fail which allows the ski boot to disconnect from the ski, creating fall and injury hazards. Sold:  About 4,250 bindings were sold in the US and about 1,446 were sold in Canada at ski stores nationwide and online...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrYfNhrV2a/ Problem:  The CPSC and Polaris are recalling Model Year 2023 RANGER XP 1000 NorthStar and XP 1000 NorthStar Crew Off-Road Vehicles due to improperly installed center brake lines that cause the rear brakes to remain activated leading to overheating, reduced braking, and the creation of fire, burn, and crash hazards. Sold:  About 1,025 vehicles were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrXzMYrCuK/ Problem:  The CPSC and DR Power Equipment are recalling DR Power branded Tow-Behind Field & Brush Mowers since these units have easily breakable exhaust pipes which cause damage to the unit and operators due to excessive heat. Sold:  About 2,930 mowers were sold in the US and about 102 were sold in Canada at DR Power Equipment dealers nationwi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrXH4OLFSu/ Problem:  The CPSC and IMOONZZZ are recalling IMOONZZZ Girls Nightgowns since they  fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries for children. Sold:  About 13,300 nightgowns were sold on amazon.com. Actions:  Take the recalled nightgowns away from your children and contact iMOONZZZ for a f...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrWYKrrX7l/ Problem: The CPSC and Twin Star International are recalling Style Selections 42-inch-wide Infrared Quartz Electric Fireplaces since they overheat creating fire and burn hazards. Sold:  About 14,670 of these fireplaces were sold exclusively at Lowe’s. Actions: Stop using and unplug these recalled electric fireplaces and contact Twin-Star for a refu...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrVjOSrsha/ Problem:  The CPSC and IKEA are recalling wall mirrors since the plastic fittings that attach thea mirror to the wall break causing the mirror to fall and create a laceration hazard. Sold:  About 14,600 were sold in the US and about 10,500 were sold in Canada. Actions:  Immediately stop using these recalled mirrors and contact IKEA to order a free...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrUyU_LE5M/ Problem:  The CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles are recalling Model Year 2022 and 2023 Arctic Cat Prowler Pro / Pro Crew and Tracker Off Road 800SX / 800SX Crew Side by Side Recreational Off Highway Vehicles since these vehicles are able to move on an incline even though “park” is displayed on the digital dash.  This leads to crashes and injur...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CzrThMMrtb7/ Problem: CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles Recall E-Z-GO PTV And Tracker OX EV Vehicles since these vehicles’ internal motor wiring can become damaged over time permitting the vehicle to move unintentionally creating crash and injury hazards for the operator and bystanders. Sold:  About 1,660 vehicles were sold in the US, about 60 were sold in...