Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 40 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com
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Howard G. Smith MD, AM
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Jun 25, 2026
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Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup 05.03.2026 1:06
Boner Bears Chocolate Syrup contains undeclared sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra. Sildenafil dangerously interacts with nitrates found in some prescription drugs such as nitroglycerin and lowers blood pressure to unsafe levels. Affected: all lots from January 1, 2025 through February 13, 2026. Sold nationwide through the internet at lockoutsupplements.com from January 2025 through Febr...
Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe 05.03.2026 1:25
Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe recall is expanded. This product contains dangerously low levels of thiamine, or Vitamin B1, which is essential for cats. Cats with thiamine deficiency show symptoms such as vomiting, weight loss, and neurological issues like seizures or disorientation. Affected: lot numbers C25288, MCD25350, and MCC25321. This recalled product was sold in Colorado, Utah, Washington,...
Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard 05.03.2026 0:44
Honey BBQ Sauce-Mustard has undeclared wheat and soy. Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to wheat or soy could experience serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume this product. Affected: lot number B1L1360525. This product was sold nationwide at retail locations. Don’t consume this product. For more information and to request a refund, contact Savannah Bee Company at 1-800-9...
RHINO CHOCO VIP 10X Dark Chocolate 05.03.2026 0:54
RHINO CHOCO VIP 10X Dark Chocolate contains a dangerous prescription drug. This product contains undeclared tadalafil, a drug used for treatment of erectile dysfunction, is a danger and can lead to low blood pressure for those taking nitrate medications such as nitroglycerin. This product was sold in the US at retail stores and through online sites. Stop using this recalled chocolate and return i...
SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets 05.03.2026 0:54
SAMIT Youth Multi-Purpose Helmets are unsafe. These helmets fail to comply with positional stability and certification requirements and may not protect the user in the event of a crash. ‘ About 3,295 helmets were sold at Amazon.com from March 2025 through November 2025. Stop using these recalled helmets and contact Samit Outdoor by email at usjialebei@foxmail.com for a full refund. To receive the...
Meijer One-Piece Footed Children’s Sleepwear 05.03.2026 0:54
Meijer One-Piece Footed 12-, 18-, and 24-Month Children’s Sleepwear are dangerously flammable. Affected: MCS and Lullaby Lane branded garments with multiple style numbers. About 211,520 garments were sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Kentucky from December 2024 through October 2025. Stop allowing your children to sleep in these recalled sleepwear and retur...
JJGoo LED Balloon Lights 05.03.2026 1:01
JJGoo LED Balloon Lights contain dangerous button batteries. If swallowed, the batteries can cause internal chemical burns and death. The recall date is February 19, 2026. Affected is model MY1005E-Colorfu1-100. About 3,400 units were sold at Amazon.com from October 2025 through November 2025. Stop using these recalled LED balloon lights immediately, place them out of reach of children, and proper...
Vive Health Bed Rails 05.03.2026 1:33
Vive Health Bed Rails are being recalled because they violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails, creating a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment and asphyxiation. When attached to a bed, users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and the mattress. The products also lack required hazard warning labels. Affected: models LVA1024 and LVA3031BLK. About 12,...
Christmas-themed Magnetic Chess Games 05.03.2026 0:49
Christmas-themed Magnetic Chess Games have ingestible magnets. If swallowed, they can attract each other leading to gastrointestinal perforations, rotations, and obstruction. About 5,300 games were sold online at Amazon.com from November 2024 through November 2025. Stop using these recalled magnetic chess games, take them away from children and contact Yiruikeji2024 by email at yirui2024@yeah.net...
Andersen Window Opening Control Devices 05.03.2026 1:11
Andersen Window Opening Control Devices sold as kits or installed on Andersen 100 Series casement windows malfunction. This permits the windows to open leading to falls and serious injuries. About 91,000 window openers were sold in the US and about 180 were sold in Canada through independent window distributors and online at parts.andersenwindows.com from October 2015 through December 2025. Leave...
KiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons 05.03.2026 0:58
KiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons contain toxins. The cord lock on the storage bags contains a regulated phthalate in violation of the federal phthalates ban. About 4,300 balloons were sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com from April 2024 through February 2025. Stop using these recalled reusable water balloons immediately, take the storage bag away from children, and contact TheKiddoSpace at info...
KiddoSpace Fingerpainting Kits 05.03.2026 1:03
KiddoSpace Fingerpainting Kits contain toxic substances. These kits contain methanol, ethylene glycol, and phthalate, all of which violate federal safety standards and can cause adverse health effects if ingested by young children. About 9,400 kits were sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from June 2023 through February 2025. Stop using these recalled fingerpainting kits, take th...
KiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits 05.03.2026 1:04
KiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits contain toxic lead. The pens in the kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban, which can be toxic if ingested by young children. About 19,700 kits were sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from February 2024 through February 2025. Stop using these recalled handwriting kits, take the pens and refill...
Weber Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes 05.03.2026 1:00
Weber Metal Wire Bristle Grill Brushes are an ingestion hazard. Small metal wire bristles can detach from the brushes, stick to food, and cause serious internal injuries. Affected: model numbers 6277, 6278, 6463, 6464, 6493, and 6494. About 3.2 million brushes were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, and Target, and online at Amazon and Weber.com from 2011 through 2026. Stop using these reca...
Dupray Neat Steam Cleaners 05.03.2026 1:33
Dupray Neat Steam Cleaners have exploding boilers leading to serious injuries and burns.. The steam cleaner’s boiler can rupture if it is overfilled, corroded, and the pressure release valve malfunctions. Affected: model number DUP020WNA with batch/date codes 0118-01 through 0425-05. About 651,145 steam cleaners were sold in the US and about 96,530 were sold in Canada online at dupray.com and in s...
Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets 05.03.2026 1:06
Concord 360 Degree Rechargeable Light-Up Bike Helmets Are Unsafe. These helmets violate the mandatory safety standard for bicycle helmets as they fail to comply with retention system and positional stability requirements. About 40,245 helmets were sold at Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com from January 2025 through September 2025. Stop using the recalled helmets and contact Todso...
Somgem Lightweight Tiny Pinky Pig and Yomin Toilet Lighters are risks to children. 05.03.2026 1:11
Somgem Lightweight Tiny Pinky Pig and Yomin Toilet Lighters are risks to children. The lighters violate the mandatory standard for cigarette lighters because they lack required child-resistant mechanisms and also fail to meet pre-market safety submission requirements. About 11,710 lighters were sold at Amazon.com from July 2022 through November 2025. Stop using these recalled lighters and contact...
Evajoy 48-inch And taller Above-ground Pools 05.03.2026 1:08
Evajoy 48-inch And taller Above-ground Pools are drowning hazards. The compression strap that surrounds the outside of the pool legs creates a foothold allowing a child access the pool and drown. Affected: models EJ-HF032, EJ-HF044, and EJ-HF045. About 4,000 pools were sold at Amazon.com from March 2023 through June 2024. Stop using these pools and ontact Evajoy at 1-888-846-2988 or via email at s...
The Babysense Max View Baby Monitors 05.03.2026 1:00
The Babysense Max View Baby Monitors can overheat or spark while charging creating fire and burn risks. Affected: model number VBM55RX. About 81,800 monitors were sold online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and babylist.com from January 2023 through December 2025. Stop using these baby monitors and contact Hisense at 1-833-689-2652 for by email at support@recallsecure.com for a free, safe replacemen...
High Bay Linear LED Light Fixtures 05.03.2026 1:08
High Bay Linear LED Light Fixtures are fire hazards. The retaining pins used to secure the LED board inside some units degrades allowing the board to come loose and start a fire. About 186,520 of these fixtures were sold at LED Indy, Universal Lighting of America, Inc., and Independent Lighting as well as online from January 2016 through June 2025. Stop using these recalled High Bay Linear LED lig...
Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters 05.03.2026 1:12
Royal Oak Flame Saber Lighters are not child-safe. They create risks of serious injury or death from fire and burns. About 190,560 lighters were sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Rural King, and Ace Hardware stores, as well as online at Lowes.com, HomeDepot.com, TractorSupply.com, RuralKing.com, and AceHardware.com from November 2023 through October 2025. Stop using these recalled lighte...
KiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys 05.03.2026 1:04
KiddoSpace Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys contain toxic levels of lead and phthalate. They also violate the federal short-circuit protection standard for battery-operated toys. About 4,000 toys were sold at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from October 2023 through February 2025. Stop allowing your children to use these recalled toys. To obtain a free replacement of animal-shaped toys, wr...
Tubby Tots Fizzy Flask Bath Magic Bath Foam Sets 05.03.2026 1:11
Tubby Tots Fizzy Flask Bath Magic Bath Foam Sets can explode since moisture trapped inside the container builds pressure and cause pieces to be forcefully ejected when opened. The affected lot is batch number 082025. About 9,400 sets were sold in the US and about 600 additional units sold in Canada at Amazon.com, wonderfunbrands.com, and TikTokShop@Wonderfun_Brands from November 2025 through Janua...
Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats 05.03.2026 1:08
Trankerloop Baby Bath Seats create a risk of serious injury or death from drowning because the seats are unstable and can tip over during use, violating mandatory safety standards. Affected model is labeled “PLASTIC STOOL” and “Model: YD-1958.” About 2,380 bath seats were sold at Amazon.com from August 2025 through October 2025. Stop using these recalled bath seats and contact Trankerloop at 1-405...
More Lung Cancer In Never Smokers 26.02.2026 2:01
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DVMiQvSjXbc/ Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. This cancer is on the rise among people who have never smoked, and more women than men are affected. It’s a distinct disease that demands its own screening strategy. That’s the warning from investigators at University College London, published in the journal Trends in Cancer . Their con...
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