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EP 47 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Not Ready for Primetime: Prime Energy Drinks Contain High Amounts of Caffeine. Launched in 2022 by social media influencers Logan Paul and Olajide William Olatunji, Prime Energy drinks are wildly successful, especially among kids.  The Food and Drug Administration is being asked to investigate this popular energy drink that contains as much caffeine as six cans...

EP 46 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Warning! Aspartame Is a Possible Carcinogen- with Dr. Gerry Goldhaber One of the world's most common artificial sweeteners is set to be declared a possible carcinogen.  More research is needed to investigate a potential link between the common sweetener aspartame and cancer; however the cancer-research arm of the World Health Organization (WHO) has classifi...

EP 45 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Why the Rollout of Legal Marijuana in NY Is a Mess - with Dr. Gerry Goldhaber There's a major market for marijuana in the Empire State.  As The Warnings Doctor, I'm urging adult consumers and parents to be especially safe and mindful.  Marijuana is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States.  New York is one of 21 states, plus th...

EP 44 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Failure to Warn: McDonald's Found Liable Again for Failing to Warn Customers About Risk of Hot Products  - with Dr. Gerry Goldhaber Has McDonald's learned their lesson regarding principled disclosure of hidden hazards in hot food and beverage?  Did McDonald's know that their hot products posed a safety hazard to their customers?  McDonald's was...

EP 43 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Are Wildfires, Smoke & Poor Air Quality Our Future?  - with Dr. Gerry Goldhaber Climate change may be the ultimate warning story.  We may have to concentrate on mitigation strategies if we have indeed reached the tipping point of global warming.  Canadian wildfire smoke has worsened air quality across the U.S.  Climate change and rising temperatures cause t...

EP 42 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor | Investigating Tesla's Safety Claims - with Dr. Gerry Goldhaber Tesla has been making headlines for its self-driving system, Autopilot, and its safety concerns. While Elon Musk claims that the system is safe, Dr. Gerry Goldhaber, also known as the "Warnings Doctor," begs to differ. In his recent podcast, Dr. Goldhaber analyzes the statistics provid...

EP 41 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber | Breaking Down the Newly Passed Federal STURDY Act Parents have transformed their grief into action when advocating for the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act, which seeks to prevent child injuries and deaths from falling furniture.  The safety triad - consumers, corporations, and government regulators - a...

EP 40 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber | Tesla Faces Federal Probe Over Autopilot Crashes  Tesla faces more scrutiny from the federal government beyond potential recalls.  The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disclosed an ongoing criminal investigation into the potential that Tesla misled consumers, investors, and regulators with its Autopilot system.  Addition...

EP 39 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber | Success or Failure?  50 Years of the Consumer Product Safety Commission Have we learned anything about consumer product safety in the last 50 years?  Caveat emptor:  If consumers don't look out for themselves, they can't rely on governments or corporations to effectively do so.  The stark truth is that governments...

EP 38 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Can the NFL make Football Safer? Is it possible to make football safer?  It is an important question following the terrifying injury to Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin during a Monday Night Football game.  His collapse reignited the NFL safety debate.  What kind of strong safety rules and protocols can the NFL implement that red...

EP 37 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber -Hair-Raising Data About the Link Between Hair Straighteners & Cancer Frequent use of hair straighteners may pose an increased risk of cancer, especially among Black women.  A recent study found that women who reported regular use of hair straightening products were more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer than women who...

EP 36 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Gas Stoves Could Be Leaking Toxic Chemicals Your stove is off and the burner is off but it could be leaking small amounts of gas.  It's odorless and colorless, but now researchers believe if you cook with natural gas it could be hazardous to your health since natural gas stoves and ovens could be leaking toxic chemicals into the air.&...

Ep 35  FDA Proposes Updates to ‘Healthy’ Claim on Food Packages Are you cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs?  Do you find Lucky Charms to be magically delicious?  You may want to rethink your breakfast cereal choices.  The FDA recently announced changes to criteria for manufactured foods to be labeled as “healthy,” using some popular cereals as an example of how things could change under th...

EP 34 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Have a Spooktacular Halloween - Tips for a Safe Halloween  Halloween can be a fun and exciting time for the whole family but it can turn tragic: Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for child pedestrians. This episode of EXPOSED! covers the do's and don'ts of Halloween safety, with special emphasis on costumes, makeup and f...

EP 33  EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Magically Suspicious?  Thousands of Complaints Linked to Popular Breakfast Cereal  While the FDA has closed its investigation into the origins of the Lucky Charms cereal complaints, they did so without being able to identify the source of contamination.  It’s not clear what is causing the illnesses, however experts bel...

EP 32 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Portable Generators Generators are very convenient but they can also be very dangerous.  One generator can produce the same amount of carbon monoxide as hundreds of automobiles.  A new Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) report is scathing and scary. It's important to talk...

EP 31 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Facts About the Monkeypox Outbreak Clear messaging around Monkeypox (MPV) symptoms, signs, prevention and interventions is needed to avoid confusion over what people need to do to protect themselves and others. The reality is, without even finishing the COVID pandemic, we’re already facing Monkeypox. How do we prevent it? Who is...

EP 30 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Regulators Sound Alarm Bells on Safety Risks Involving Autopilot Technology  Tune in for a revealing look at safety considerations surrounding vehicles with autopilot.   How safe is autopilot?  What are the statistics on driver-assist crashes?  Does the technology and software systems present widespread safety risks?&nb...

EP 29 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - New Guidelines on How to Keep Your Sleeping Baby Safe Follow these simple rules to keep your infants safe during sleep and reduce the risk of injury or even death. For the first time in six years, the American Academy of Pediatrics has updated safe sleep guidelines for babies to help parents and caregivers protect their children.&nbsp...

EP. 28 EXPOSED! The Warnings Doctor - Dr. Gerry Goldhaber - Silly Warnings are dangerous to your Health All warnings are not created equal.  As a warnings expert, I design warnings, test warnings, and revise or rewrite warnings. I also defend them in court, or I will attack a poorly-worded and improperly designed warning label.  My entire career is built around warnings, and warning...

Beaches, pools, and amusement parks may be a source of summer fun and pleasure, but they serve as a particular risk of danger.  Make safety your highest priority.  There is an increased risk of certain injuries occurring during the summer months, and being prepared can help reduce safety risks, injury, and even death.  Listen to this podcast for summer safety tips to avoid inju...

Digital eye strain is a group of eye and vision problems.  Watch out for digital eye strain since it is commonplace in today’s lifestyle. It usually results from too much screen time due to working at a computer or using smartphones and tablets.   This episode of Exposed! analyzes the main causes, symptoms, remedies, and prevention with a focus on the problem itself and tips to avoid eye...

Hand sanitizer and Fitbit may not be so healthy and safe after all.  This is the tale of two products whose safety, health, and efficacy is reviewed with a fine-tooth comb.  Benzene and methanol, which are known carcinogens, were recently found in sanitizer formulas branded with the Mandalorian and Mickey Mouse.  Meanwhile, Fitbit announced it is recalling smartwatches worldwide bec...

When the pandemic hit last year, restaurants closed, manufacturers raced to implement new protective measures and grocery stores struggled to keep their shelves stocked.  A significant shift has occurred in the national food safety system that affects the safety, quality and number of food-related recalls.  Interestingly, food recalls have decreased during the pandemic but experts aren’t...

Masks play a critically important role in safety and health amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.  A good face mask is a crucial tool in helping slow the spread of Covid-19.  Let's aim to minimize the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant and other variants that may be on the horizon.  Health experts have recommended that people switch from cloth masks to more-protective...