Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywVsxbxsBg/ Recall By: Fda; Select Custom Solutions Problem:  Jay Robb Vanilla Flavored Egg White Protein 24 oz, lot 23080-2C2 contains hard plastic pieces which that pose a choking hazard. Actions:  If you bought this product, discontinue its use and plan to dispose of it.  Before doing so, call Select Custom Solutions at 1-800-359-2345 or use the email info...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywUcrXR89n/ Recall By: Fda;  Braga Fresh; Wegman’s Food Markets Problem:  Wegmans Organic Sweet Kale Chopped Salad Kit contains undeclared egg.  Affected if lot code BFFS282B4. Actions:  Return this product with a valid receipt to your Wegman’s store for a full refund.  For additional information, call Wegman’s at 1-855-934-3663. https://www.fda.gov/safety/re...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywTlWLxszE/ Recall By: Fda;  Nature's Path Organic Foods Problem:  Nature’s Path Organic Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles and Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Chip Waffles have undeclared peanut allergen in them.  Affected is lot code 2C110242o. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase,  For more information, contact Nature's Path consumer se...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywSq2dRJYb/ Recall By: Fda;  Tiffany Food Corp Problem:  All flavors of Tiffany Mini Fruit Jelly Cups are so small that they are a choking hazard for young children. Sold: At supermarkets in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York State. Actions:  Return these jelly cups to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Tiffany at 1-347...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywQy_uxZvl/ Recall By: Fda;  Greenhead Lobster Products LLC Problem:   Greenhead Lobster’s Refrigerated and Frozen Cooked Lobster meat have listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening infections in the very young, the elderly, and in those with immune deficiencies.  It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywP6U3Rn56/ Recall By: Fda;  Baker Farms; Kroger Problem:  Kroger Bagged Collard greens have listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes severe and life-threatening infections in the very young, the elderly, and in those with immune deficiencies.  It can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths.  The affected product has a Best By date of 10-1...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywO71Lx67b/ Recall By: Fda;  TFP Nutrition Problem:  Retriever All Life Stages Mini Chunk Chicken Recipe Dry Dog Food has Salmonella contamination.  The bacterium can infect dogs giving them a gastroenteritis, and the animal may pass the infection to humans.  The affected product contain 3277 TFP or 3278 TFP on the second line of their date codes. Sold: In Ar...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywN_vexKa5/ Recall By: CPSC;  The FORT company, now out of business Problem:  These play tents are held together by small magnets that easily dislodge from their pouches leading to choking and laceration hazards. Sold:  About 13,250 play tents were sold online by getthefort.com and zulily.com. Actions:  Stop permitting your children to play with these tents a...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywMomoRnpu/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Little Sleepies Problem: The care instruction labels on the Little Sleepies Sleepyhead Loveys and Bandana Bibs tend to detach which creates choking hazards for young children. Sold:  About 450,000 were sold in the US and about 3,331 were sold in Canada online at www.littlesleepies.com and at boutique stores nationwide. Actions: ...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywLvldxJgK/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Far Success Trading Problem:  The metal blades of these Gevi Household Countertop Nugget Ice Makers, model number GIMN-1102 and a date code of before June 1, 2022, tend to break into small pieces which fall into the ice basket and create risks of lacerations. Sold:  About 8800 ice makers were sold exclusively online by amazon.com...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywKn9bRf3S/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fortress Safe Problem:  Fortress, Legend, Cabela’s, and Gettysburg branded Portable Safes with Biometric Locks can be opened by anyone leading to serious injuries and death.  More than 39 episodes of unintended gun safe entries by those with unauthorized fingerprints have been reported including one death of a 12 year old child....

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywJibIRGOE/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Fisher-Price Inc. Problem:  Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Paint cars have high-powered magnets that tend to detach leading to choking and magnet ingestion hazards. Sold: About 21,000 of these toy railway cars were sold in the US a...

Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Lose Their Brakes Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywIea7R1yL/   Recall By: Cpsc;  Polaris Problem: Polaris Model Year 2023 RZR PRO XP and PRO XP 4 and Model Year 2024 RZR XP and XP 4 ROVs have improperly routed brake lines that contact the front wheels leading to brake line breakage, loss of braking, crashes, and injuries to the operator and bystanders. Sold; About...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP2tkDu0Gq/ Dr. Smith discusses the reasons for removal of the tonsils.  They include infection and obstruction. #tonsils #tonsillectomy #infection #lingualtonsils #snoring #obstruction #sleepapnea #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP1L0Hu_GU/ In this WBZ Medical Minute introduced by the late Gary LaPierre, Dr. Smith describes how one medical school gives its doctors to be a glimpse of medical care from a patient’s point of view.   #medicalschool #physicians #patients #hospitals #sensitivity #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPz8eNuzye/ Dr. Smith speaks with the late Robert Osteen MD, breast surgeon at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, about what a surgeon looks for during a breast exam.  #breast #selfexamination #surgeon #osteen #brigham #cancer #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPyK_WOtZB/ Dr. Smith discusses why and how to obtain a second opinion for possible surgical management of chronic back disease.  He mentions the physician referral services that hospitals offer.  Now, this service is offered online with a search feature on each hospital’s website. #backpain #weakness #secondopinion #neurosurgery #orthopedics #wbsnewsradio ba...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPw5YnOe5Q/  If you experience fainting, when should you get a formal evaluation.  Dr. Mark Linzer, formerly of Tufts Med and now at UMinnesota tells Dr. Smith the indications that are worrisome. #linzer #fainting #syncope #driving #weakness #cardiovascular  #wbznewsradio linzer, fainting, syncope,  driving, weakness, cardiovascular, wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPvR7uOCTe/ Dr. Smith talks with Mark Linzer, MD formerly of the New England Medical Center and currently professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Fainting is also known as syncope and is driven by the vasovagal reaction. #linzer #fainting #syncope #vasovagal #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPtuPfOIlL/ Peggy Keating of the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center, currently call the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center,joins Dr. Smith to advise a patient with arthritis and back problems about how to exercise safely and effectively.  She discusses use of non-weight-bearing water therapy and stationary bikes. #exercise #arthritis #duke #...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPsbOqO1iN/ Recall By: Fda;  Organ LLC Problem:  Orgain Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor has undeclared sesame.  The following lot numbers are affected: 3212EL14, 3213EL14, 3214EL14, 3228EL14. Sold: Exclusively at Costco warehouse stores in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indian...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyProV5OjAA/ Recall By: Fda;  Cookies-N-Milk Problem:  6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" contains undeclared peanuts.  This is a danger to peanut allergic kids and adults.  Affected is lot # 32402342C. Sold: At retail stores in IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPq6j1Oh-O/ Recall By: Fda;  Kula Brands LLC Problem:  Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer has undeclared coconut, a tree nut, and milk in them.  This is a risk for those allergic to these ingredients.  Involved are cans in lot number U17831532PNCL. Sold:  Through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023. Actions:  Return thes...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPqCT4O4R8/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Russound Problem:  Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers have defective internal circuit boards that overheat and create fire and burn hazards. Sold:  About 3,170 were sold in the US and about 245 were sold in Canada to wholesalers and entertainment center/home theater installers. Actions:  If you had an entertainment c...

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPpG44OyBK/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Candy Dynamics Problem:  The rolling ball on this Slime Licker, Toxic Waste, and Mega Toxic Waste branded Blue, Red,  Green, and Pink flavored liquid candy dispensers may dislodge from the container leading to aspiration, choking, asphyxiation, and death. Sold. About 70 million candy units were sold at Walmart, Five Below and oth...