Dr. Howard Smith Reports

By Howard G. Smith MD, AM

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 Edit... more

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February 16, 2023 Textron EZ Go Vehicles Have USB Problems

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/lPXSPiwkQlA
The CPSC and Textron Specialized Vehicles announce the recall of 2021, 2022 and 2023 Freedom and Valor E-Z-GO RXV personal transportation vehicles, serial numbers ranging from 5585710 through 5716926, and 2021, 2022 and 2023 Valor, Express and Liberty E-Z-GO TXT personal transportation vehicles, with serial numbers ranging from 3478457 through 3591890. All these vehicles have optional USB charging ports that overheat and ignite adjacent components creating a fire hazard. About 143,000 vehicles were sold in the US, 8,100 were sold in Canada, and about 1,000 were sold in Mexico. FYI: some of these PTVs had been previously recalled in September 2021, January 2022 and September 2022. Stop riding these PTVs, put the key switch in the OFF position, and do not attempt to charge these vehicles. Contact Textron at 1-888-525-6040 or via email at [email protected] to arrange for a free inspection and repair. The dealer will install a fiberglass/aluminum thermal insulation protective sleeve over the USB charge port module.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Textron-Specialized-Vehicles-Recalls-E-Z-GO-PTVs-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert
#textron #ptv #personaltransportationvehicles #ezgo #usb #overheating #fire #recall
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February 13, 2023 Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies Have Peanut Contamination
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/2oo_tlfSPBc
The FDA and B&G Foods are recalling Back to Nature Fudge Mint Cookies with a Best By date of October 2, 2023. Those with peanut allergies can develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions after ingesting these cookies. Those with peanut allergies should avoid these cookies and return them to the place of purchase. More information: B&G Foods at 1-855-346-2225.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bg-foods-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-three-cases-back-naturer-fudge-mint
#backtonature #cookies #fudgemint #peanuts #allergy #recall
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February 13, 2023 Diep Bao Baby Skin Cream Contains Lead
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Rp_riC0Kw9E
The FDA and Shop Me Ca are recalling Diep Bao Baby Skin Cream 10 gram tubes. This topical over-the-counter medication is contaminated with lead. This neurotoxin is particularly dangerous for the nervous systems of growing babies and children. The cream was sold nationwide on the Facebook pages of Shop Me Ca and various Vietnamese mom’s groups. Stop suing the cream and dispose it. Contact the company at [email protected] for a refund.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shop-me-ca-recalls-diep-bao-cream-because-possible-health-risk
#cream #infants #lead #poisoning #recall
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February 13, 2023 Artificial Tear Eye Drops May Blind You
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/ZtmsXjkUAlo
The FDA and Global Pharma Healthcare have recalled EzriCare & Delsam Pharma branded Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops. These drops are contaminated with antibiotic-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Use of the drops may infect your eyes leading to blindness. These products were sold online nationwide. If you have one of them, do not apply them to your eyes. For refunds and more information, call the distributors, Reach Ezricare at 1-518-738-7602 or via email at [email protected]. Reach DELSAM at1-866-826-1309 or by e-mail: [email protected].
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/global-pharma-healthcare-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-artificial-tears-lubricant-eye-drops-due
#eyedrops #pseudomonas #infection #blindness #recall
eyedrops, pseudomonas, infection, blindness, recall
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February 13, 2023 Multiple Creative Cuisine Ready to Eat Products Have Bacterial Contamination
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/48pmpgR0k48
The FDA and the Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC now recall Fresh Creative Cuisine Ready to Eat Sandwiches, Pastries, Fresh Fruit, Bowls, Parfaits, Salads, Yogurt, and Wraps. All these more than 400 products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes, This bacteria causes serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, in older, frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems. It also triggers miscarriages and stillbirths. These products were sold in retail stores and vending machines in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call the Fresh Ideation Food Group LLC, at 1-855-969-3338.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-ideation-food-group-llc-recalls-sandwiches-and-other-products-because-possible-health-risk
#creativecuisine #sandwiches #pastries #fruit #bowls #salads #wraps #listderia #infection #recall
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February 13, 2023 Daiso Powdered Apple tea, Crackers, Cookies & Candy
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/19GDJQdB_m8
The FDA and Daiso California LLC are recalling Daiso Powdered Apple tea, Potato Crackers, Chocolate Chip Cookies & Orange Chocolate Candy, and Gummy Grape Candies. These products contain undeclared soybean and milk allergens. Those with allergies to soybeans, milk, or both could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they ingest these foods. These snacks were sold in Daiso stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Texas, New York, and New Jersey. If you bought any of these products, return them to any Daiso store for a full refund. For additional information, call Daiso at 1-833-888-1610.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/daiso-issues-allergy-alert-prepackaged-snacks
#daiso #tea #crackers #candy #cookies #soy #milk #recall
daiso, tea, crackers, candy, cookies, soy, milk, recall
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February 13, 2023 JSJ Cakes Have Egg
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/OUMljci35H4
The FDA and Titans Global Inc are recalling JSJ Chocolate Cakes, JSJ ZSR Cakes, snd JSJ DMC Leaf Cakes. These baked goods all contain undeclared egg. The affected lot is #20221108B. These cakes were sold in California. For a refund, return the cakes to the store where you bought them. More info: 1-818-477-8888.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/titans-global-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-jsj-chocolate-cake-jsj-zsr-cake-jsj-dmc-leaf
#JSJ #cakes #egg #allergy #recall
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February 13, 2023 Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’ Z Have Multiple Hidden Allergens
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/VKTX5-f5-II
The FDA and Pilgrim’s Roasted Nut’ Z are recalling Chocolate Toffee Almonds, Crème Brulee Cashews, Tri-Color Chocolate Expresso Bean, English Toffee Peanuts, Various Hazelnuts, Squirrel Mix, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cashews. These products contain undeclared milk, soy, and/or walnuts. The products were sold on the West Coast states. Don’t consume these products and return them to the place of purchase. For more information, call Karin Pilgrim-Taylor at 1-503-447-1002.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pilgrims-roasted-nutz-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-milk-soy-walnut-snack-products
#pilgrim #nuts #milk #soy #walnuts #allergies #recall
pilgrim, nuts, milk, soy, walnuts, allergies, recall
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February 13, 2023 Purina Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food Has Too much Vitamin D
Purina Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food Has Too much Vitamin D
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/xzTumWa4xHY
The FDA and the Nestlé Purina PetCare Company are recalling Purina Veterinary Diets EL Elemental Dry Dog Food. This product contains elevated levels of Vitamin D. Vitamin D toxicity in dogs is manifest by vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, increased urination, and excessive drooling all due to kidney dysfunction. If you bought this for your pet, don’t use it and throw it away so other animals will not consume it. Contact Purina at 1-800-345-5678 for a refund.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nestle-purina-petcare-company-voluntarily-recalls-purina-pro-plan-veterinary-diets-el-elemental-dry
#purina #dogfood #vitaminD #kidney #recall
purina, dogfood, vitaminD, kidney, recall
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February 13, 2023 Paper Cape Children’s Pajamas Might Ignite
Vidcast: https://youtu.be/lkdBBNG4M9E
The CPSC and Paper Cape are recalling Paper Cape Children’s Pajamas. These garments do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepware. About 5,720 pairs of PJs were sold online at papercape.com and at various children’s boutiques nationwide. Take these robes away from your children and contact Paper Cape at 1-415-545-8087 or via email at [email protected] to arrange a refund or for more information. In order to get a full refund or a store credit + 10%, you will have to cut the garment in half and send a photo of the destroyed garment to the manufacturer’s email.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Paper-Cape-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-and-Burn-Hazard
#papercape #children #pajamas #flammability #burns #recall
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FAQs about Dr. Howard Smith Reports:

How many episodes does Dr. Howard Smith Reports have?

The podcast currently has 5,151 episodes available.