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By Howard G. Smith MD, AMHealth & Fitness
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  • Papablic Convertible Bedside Sleepers Entrap And Suffocate


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIpUemBVmS/


    The mattress can become displaced, trapping a baby between the sleeping pad and the bottom of the product and creating a suffocation hazard. The latching and locking mechanism can also fail, causing the sleeper to collapse. Affected: Model PAPA03001AI.


    About 248 units were sold online at Amazon.com and papablic.com from April 2025 through July 2026.


    If you own this product, stop using it immediately and contact Papablic by email at [email protected] for a full refund. You will be asked to disassemble the sleeper, cut the mattress and fabric components in half, and email photographs showing the destroyed components. After Papablic receives proof of destruction, dispose of the product. 


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #Papablic #BabySleeper #ProductRecall #ChildSafety


    2 min
  • Loving Thyself Rocks Crystal Glass Cups Are Dangerously Fragile


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIovC8PTpe/


    The glass within these cups tends to break during use releasing foreign bodies and leading to lip and mouth laceration as well as ingestion risks.


    About 600 of these defective cups were sold nationwide.


    If you own one of these affected cups, stop using it immediately and register on the company's recall website http://www.lovingthyselfrocks.com/recall for a full refund in the original form of payment. Complete the online form, mark the cup with “RECALL” in permanent black marker, and submit the requested photograph and disposal confirmation. For questions, contact the company at [email protected]. 


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #LovingThyselfRocks #GlassCupRecall #ProductRecall #ProductSafety


    1 min
  • Primark 101 Dalmatians Faux Leather Coin Purses Contain A Toxic Chemical


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIoCWqvAW0/


    These fake leather children's coin purses contain excessive levels of phthalates. These chemicals have been shown to create hormonal problems in preclinical studies. Affected: model 2595301.


    About 2,100 purses were sold at Primark stores in the Northeast, Florida, Maryland, and Illinois from March through June 2026. 


    If you own these recalled coin purses, keep them away from children. Return the purses to a Primark store for a full refund in the original form of payment. For more information, contact Primark at 617-946-3236.


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #Primark #CoinPurseRecall #ChildSafety #ProductSafety

    1 min
  • Costway Convertible High Chairs Facilitate Falls


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfInZrONk5T/


    These high chairs, designed to become a table-and-chair set, lack a passive restraint system, allowing a child to slip through the opening between the feeding tray and seat. 


    About 3,332 high chairs were sold at Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Costway.com from May 2023 through July 2026. 


    If you own one of these high chairs, stop using it immediately and contact Costway at 1-844-242-1885 or [email protected] for a free replacement. You will need to provide a receipt or product photograph and return the chair using a prepaid label.


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #Costway #HighChairRecall #ChildSafety #ProductSafety


    1 min
  • BAMAMON LED Projecting Finger Light Toys Contain Dangerous Button Batteries


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIm1khp8kN/


    Children can access the button-cell batteries. If they do and they swallow these batteries, internal gastrointestinal burns can occur. 


    About 6,533 of these toys were sold on Amazon.com from March 2025 through August 2026. 


    If you own these toys, take them away from your children.  You will be asked to email a photograph showing the product properly disposed of in the trash to [email protected]. You may also request information using this same email.


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #BAMAMON #ToyRecall #ButtonBatteries #ProductSafety


    1 min
  • Lithonia Lighting RSX Luminaires Fall Off Walls


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfImLZeM4yN/


    Certain manufacturing batches of these RSX luminaires with adjustable tilt-arm mountings have mounting joints that fail and allow the fixture to fall. Affected: batches AASP, AARP, AAWB, and AAWSC adjustable tilt-arm mountings manufactured between August 2019 and April 2026.


    About 11,532 units were sold nationwide through commercial distributors.

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    If you have this recalled fixture, keep clear of the area directly beneath it and contact Lithonia Lighting at 1-855-307-2454 to confirm whether your light is included and then schedule a free repair by a qualified professional. 


    References on my website.

    #CPSC #LithoniaLighting #LightingRecall #ProductRecall #ProductSafety


    2 min
  • Scotch TL1302Z Thermal Laminators Trigger Fires


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIlAVMJuo1/


    These thermal laminators overheat and create fire hazards. Affected: model TL1302Z.


    About 53,634 laminators were sold on Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2026. 


    If you own this recalled laminator, stop using it and unplug it immediately. Contact 3M at 1-800-772-4337 for recall information. You will have to complete the online recall registration, confirm your model is included, and upload a photograph showing the unplugged power cord cut. You will receive a refund by check after completing the requirements.


    References on my website.


    #CPSC #3M #Scotch #LaminatorRecall #ProductSafety


    1 min
  • Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Is Contaminated with Listeria


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIkb-2hQd1/


    This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected: Frozen, vacuum-sealed 8-ounce packages with  lot D080-148 and a best-before date of November 27, 2027.


    The salmon was sold in New York, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. 


    If you purchased this contaminated salmon, do not consume it. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. at (718) 858-6720. 


    References on my website.


    #FDA #StarfishSeafood #SalmonRecall #Listeria #FoodSafety


    2 min
  • WinCo Foods Hoagie Rolls Contain Undeclared Sesame


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIjsKoO0QO/


    Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected: 16-ounce packageswith best-by dates from September 10 through November 3, 2026.


    The rolls were sold at WinCo stores in:  California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. 


    If you have a sesame allergy or severe sensitivity, do not consume these affected rolls. Return them to your nearest WinCo store for a refund. For questions, contact WinCo Customer Service at 1-800-824-1706. 


    References on my website.


    #FDA #WinCo #SesameAllergy #FoodRecall #FoodSafety

    1 min
  • Gelatelli Coffee & Vanilla Gelato Has Listeria Contamination


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DfIjJGVJ0Xd/


    This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected: lot 085261, with a best-by date of March 26, 2028.


    The product was sold at Lidl stores in: Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.


    If you purchased this affected gelato, discard it or return it to a Lidl store for a full refund; a receipt is not required. For questions, contact Lidl US Customer Care at 1-844-747-5435. 


    References on my website.


    #FDA #Lidl #Gelatelli #FoodRecall #FoodSafety


    2 min

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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…