Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TYqiBrJdu/ The FDA and the Today The World company are recalling Sustain, Schwinng, and Arize Male Enhancement Capsules since they contain the prescription drugs tadafil and nortadafil, both phosphodiesterase prescription drugs that are prescribed for erectile dysfunction.  The problem is that these hidden drugs can have disastrous cardiovascular interaction...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TX4ecLWpx/ The FDA and Rizo Lopez Foods have recalled Rizo Brothers California Creamery cheese, yogurt, and sour cream due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.   This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TXFbDLOm6/ The FDA and Simply Fresh LLC are recalling Rojo’s Black Bean 6 Layer Dip 2-20oz Club Pack since this product contains the listeria-contaminated Rizo Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are products with Best If Use By Feb 06-Mar 22, 2024. This product is sold in Costco stores in: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, Montana, North Car...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TWfpbr07J/ The FDA and Richelieu Foods, Inc. have recalled 365 Whole Foods Ultimate Veggie Thin Crust Pizza due to the presence of undeclared whole milk.  Affected is lot code 06152024. If you, a family member, or visitors to your household have milk allergies, return this pizza crust to a Whole Foods Store for a full refund.  More information is available a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TVWdlr6EQ/ The FDA and Creative Foods announce the recall of products to listeria contamination from Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese.  Affected are: Don Pancho, HEB, and Trader Joe’s branded Cilantro Lime Crema, Everything Sauce Fiesta, Cilantro Cotija dressing, Poblano Caesar dressing, Cilantro Dressing, and Street Taco Express Meal Kit. These products were sold a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TUk5sLHJ9/ The FDA and Bright Farms, Inc. are recalling Bright Farms Southwest Chipotle Crunch Kit salad kit due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kit.  The affected kits haver a Bed Buy dated through 3/27/24. These recalled kits were sold in: Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TTq1or5Jf/ The FDA and Ready Pac Foods, Inc. are recalling certain salad kits due to listeria contamination of the Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese in the kits.  Affected kits include: Marketside Southwest Chopped and Bacon Ranch Crunch; Ready Pac Bistro Fresh Max Chopped and Quest Crunch Salad. About 15,751 cases of these affected salad kits have been sold nationwi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TONCjLiHu/ The FDA and Trader Joe’s are recalling certain products that contain Rizo-Lopez cotija cheese due to its listeria monocytogenes contamination.  These include TJ’s Chicken Enchiladas Verde, Cilantro Salad Dressing, Elote Chopped Salad Kit, and  Southwest Salad. Return these products to TJ’s for a refund.  Need more information? Call Trader Joe'...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TNe2OLzIB/ The CPSC and Stripe and Stare are recalling all Stripe and Stare branded children’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks. About 250 of these nightgowns were sold at stripeandstare.com and loveshackfancy.com. Don’t permit your c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TMnMsrxn_/ The CPSC and iFIT are calling NordicTrack 50 LB iSelect Voice-Controlled Adjustable Dumbbells as the weight plates can detach during use leading to impact injuries.   Affected is model NTSAW23020.0. About 15,400 of these dumbbells were sold in the US, and about 650 sold in Canada at NordicTrack.com, Amazon.com and DicksSportingGoods.com. Stop usin...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TLr9dLdS1/ The CPSC and the Snap’s company are recalling the lithium-ion batteries sold with and for  Pixy Flying Cameras as the unit tends to overheat creating fire and burn risks. About 71,000 of these batteries were sold online at Pixy.com and Amazon.com. Stop using and charging these camera batteries and visit pixy.com for instructions regarding the reca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TK07eriAj/ The CPSC and the SRAM company are recalling all SRAM 12-speed shift brake levers sold separately as upgrade or replacement kits since the clamp bolt on the unit loosens preventing effective braking.  This leads to crash and injury hazards. About 61,300 of these units were sold in the US, and about 2,940 were sold in Canada at Specialty bicycle sto...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TKLoQL8Nn/ The CPSC and the Lovevery company are recalling Slide & Seek Ball Run toys with Wooden Knobs as the packaging causes the wooden knobs to detach and become a choking hazard for young children. About 47,000 of these toys were sold online at Lovevery.com as part of the Babbler Play Kit. Take this toy away from your children and contact Lovevery a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TI2M_Lb-m/ The CPSC and Meijer are recalling DECEMBER HOME Replacement Candelabra Style Light Bulbs as some of the packages contain 3V rather than 120v bulbs intended for use with batteries rather than AC current and will explode if powered on with AC.  This creates laceration hazards. About 19,200 of these bulb packages were sold at Meijer stores in Illinoi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TIBfpLGvq/ The CPSC and Ekouaer are recalling all Ekouaer girl’s nightgowns made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex, with a screen print on the chest due to their failure to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear creating fire and burn risks. About 16.800 of these nightgowns were sold at amazon.com. Don’t permit your children to wear these ni...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3THC3ALNyY/ The CPSC and the Flat River Group are recalling NextGen Children’s Bicycles due to multiple violations of US bicycle safety standards including missing footbrakes on the 10, 12, and 16 inch models, and  missing chain guards and reflectors on the 20 inch models. About 22,700 of these children’s bikes were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Servi...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TGOghLZdq/ The CPSC and the MoMA Design Store are recalling Little Wanderer Snow Globes as they tend to crack leading to laceration hazards. About 1915 snow globes were sold st MoMA Design Stores and online at store.moma.com. Stop using these snow gloves and contact the MoMA Design Store at 1-800-793-3167 or via email at  order_services@moma.org to arrange a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TFTm-LdcG/ The CPSC and the BISSELL company are recalling BISSELL Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners as their battery packs overheat creating fire and burn hazards. About 142,000 of these vacuums were sold in the US, and about 14,600 were sold in Canada at Lowe’s, Macy’s, Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, Best Buy and other stores nationwide and online at bis...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TEnouL2iS/ The CPSC and Husqvarna are recalling gas-powered Husqvarna Grass Trimmers with model numbers 330LK, 130C and 130 as defective ignition wiring tends to cause fires. About 403,000 of these gas-powered grass trimmers were sold in the US, and  about 17,230 were sold in Canada at Husqvarna dealers, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and other home and gardens stor...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3TD3pkLlz_/ The CPSC and Nanchang Zhongcangjishi E-commerce are recalling Lolanta children's hooded flannel bathrobes as they violate federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and risk fires and burns. About 16,900 kid’s bathrobes were sold in the US and about 5,600 were sold in Canada all online at lolanta.com and Amazon.com. Do not permit...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S5u7IrdCP/ The CPSC and Vornado are recalling Steamfast, Vornado and Sharper Image-branded handheld garment steamers as they expel droplets of hot water from the steam nozzle leading to burns. About 2 million of these garment steamers were sold in the US and about 13,000 were sold in Canada at Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, and other stores nationwide and o...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S4wExrXlh/ The CPSC and the Electroluxs Group are recalling Frigidaire Branded Side by Side Refrigerators with Slim Ice Buckets since the ice bucket assembly tends to fragment and eject plastic pieces leading to choking and laceration hazards.  Affected units were manufactured between 2015 and 2019. About 383,240 refrigerators were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot...

VPR Disposable Lighters Are Dangers To Children Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S3wvuLun4/ The CPSC and VPR Brands have recalled VPR Disposable Lighters due to omission of child-resistant mechanisms and failure to comply with federal regulatory requirements for child-resistance.  Young children can easily ignite these lighters leading to fires and burns. About 62,200 of these lighters were...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3S2wMoL0JN/ The CPSC and the CableMod company now recall CableMod Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) V1.0 and V.1.1 Angled Adapters since the adapter’s male connector becomes loose, overheats, and melts into the GPU creating fire and burn hazards. About 25,300 of these adapters were sold online at CableMod.com, Amazon.com and other websites. Stop using these reca...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C3GiruILi3M/ Women can now screen at home for cervical cancer risk by testing for the presence of a dangerous Human Papilloma Virus or HPV.  HPV is actually a family of more than 100 viruses of various types some of which can cause cancers including cervical cancer.  The two types most often associated with cancer include HPV 16 and HPV 18, but 12 types in all...