Dr. Howard Smith Reports

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All N95 masks retain a safe fit for 12 or fewer episodes of use.  This according to a Johns Hopkins study of some 92 health care workers.

The investigation revealed that while 100% of masks fit well for the first 12 wearings, that number fell slightly to 95% for up to 23 uses, and then down to 90% for up to 31 uses.  It goes without saying that every N95 mask must fit snugly before a first use by health care workers and high risk patients.

Other studies have shown that N95 masks may be repeatedly decontaminated more than 20 to 30 times using heat and UV irradiation. 

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.04.20244087v1.full.pdf

#covid #mask #n95 #fitting

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All N95 masks retain a safe fit for 12 or fewer episodes of use.  This according to a Johns Hopkins study of some 92 health care workers.

The investigation revealed that while 100% of masks fit well for the first 12 wearings, that number fell slightly to 95% for up to 23 uses, and then down to 90% for up to 31 uses.  It goes without saying that every N95 mask must fit snugly before a first use by health care workers and high risk patients.

Other studies have shown that N95 masks may be repeatedly decontaminated more than 20 to 30 times using heat and UV irradiation. 

https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2020.12.04.20244087v1.full.pdf

#covid #mask #n95 #fitting

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The CPSC and American Honda are recalling certain Honda Off-Road Recreational vehicles.  The models involved include 2017-2019 Pioneer 700, 20126-2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-side vehicles.  Due to a power steering defect, the vehicles may lose control leading to crashes and injuries.  If you own one of the 118,600 units, stop using it and contract an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to arrange for a repair.  Call Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert

#offroad #honda #pioneer #steering

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The CPSC and American Honda are recalling certain Honda Off-Road Recreational vehicles.  The models involved include 2017-2019 Pioneer 700, 20126-2020 Pioneer 1000 Side-by-side vehicles.  Due to a power steering defect, the vehicles may lose control leading to crashes and injuries.  If you own one of the 118,600 units, stop using it and contract an authorized Honda Powersports dealer to arrange for a repair.  Call Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Recreational-Off-Highway-Vehicles-Recalled-by-American-Honda-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-Alert

#offroad #honda #pioneer #steering

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The CPSC and the Dollar Tree Co. are recalling Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles.  The flame height may reach above the top of the glass container causing the glass to break and leading to a fire and burn hazard.  If you bought one of the 142,740 candles, immediately stop using it. Contact Dollar Tree at 1-800-876-8697 for a full refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/ADCO-Recalls-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Dollar-Tree

#candle #burn #fire

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The CPSC and the Dollar Tree Co. are recalling Sure Scents 2-1 Peaceful Stream/Moonlit Waves Candles.  The flame height may reach above the top of the glass container causing the glass to break and leading to a fire and burn hazard.  If you bought one of the 142,740 candles, immediately stop using it. Contact Dollar Tree at 1-800-876-8697 for a full refund.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/ADCO-Recalls-Candles-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Dollar-Tree

#candle #burn #fire

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The CPSC and Huffy have recalled the Huffy Torex 24V Ride-On Toy UTVs.  This toy can unexpectedly move when the battery is connected posing an injury hazard.  If you have one of the 5,150 units sold, stop using the toy and contact Huffy at 1-888-366-3828 to arrange for a replacement.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Huffy-Recalls-Torex-Ride-on-Toy-UTVs-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart

#toy #utv #huffy

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The CPSC and Huffy have recalled the Huffy Torex 24V Ride-On Toy UTVs.  This toy can unexpectedly move when the battery is connected posing an injury hazard.  If you have one of the 5,150 units sold, stop using the toy and contact Huffy at 1-888-366-3828 to arrange for a replacement.

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Huffy-Recalls-Torex-Ride-on-Toy-UTVs-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart

#toy #utv #huffy

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The FDA and Maribel’s Sweets of Brooklyn have recalled Cacao Market MarieBell Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls.  This product has undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies may develop a severe allergic reaction if they ingest these chocolate pearls.  If you have these chocolate pearls, return them to the store for s refund or destroy them.  For more information, contact Maribel’s Sweets by calling 1-718-599-5515.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/maribels-sweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-product

#chocolate #milk

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The FDA and Maribel’s Sweets of Brooklyn have recalled Cacao Market MarieBell Cylinder Dark Chocolate Pearls.  This product has undeclared milk.  Those with milk allergies may develop a severe allergic reaction if they ingest these chocolate pearls.  If you have these chocolate pearls, return them to the store for s refund or destroy them.  For more information, contact Maribel’s Sweets by calling 1-718-599-5515.

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/maribels-sweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-allergen-product

#chocolate #milk