Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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...

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...