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By Howard G. Smith MD, AMHealth & Fitness
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  • DEANO'S PASTA PEAR AND PECORINO TRIANGOLI RAVIOLI CONTAINS UNDECLARED SHELLFISH


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9yvAHsMTE/

    Deano's Pasta is recalling approximately 20 pounds of Pear and Pecorino Triangoli Ravioli distributed in Massachusetts retail stores between August 10 and September 22, 2026. Affected lot codes:090126126, 082526126,081826126, and 073126126. The product may contain undeclared lobster, a crustacean shellfish allergen. Do not eat the ravioli and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Questions? Call 617-623-0013.

    #DeanosPasta #RavioliRecall #UndeclaredLobster #FDA #AllergyAlert


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/deanos-pasta-issue-allergy-alert-undeclared-lobster-pear-and-pecorino-triangoli-ravioli


    2 min
  • LIOR CINNAMON GROUND SEASONING CONTAINS LEAD


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9yAn8BbI5/

    Galil Importing Corp. is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning, Lot code GAP11304 distributed to retail stores, grocery stores, delis and supermarkets in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida and Illinois. The product may contain elevated levels of lead. Do  not consume it and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Additional information about the recall is available by calling 1-516-496-7400.

     #LiorCinnamon #CinnamonRecall #LeadContamination #FDA #FoodSafety


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/galil-importing-corp-recalls-lior-cinnamon-ground-seasoning-due-elevated-lead-levels



    1 min
  • BERLIN SEEDS ALFALFA SPROUTING SEED CONTAINS E. COLI AND SALMONELLA


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9xaNfhRrs/ B

    erlin Seeds is recalling 950 pounds of Alfalfa Sprouting Seed sold through its Millersburg, Ohio, retail store and website to customers in numerous states, including Massachusetts, from February 13 through August 23, 2026. The seed may be contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli and/or Salmonella. Stop using this seed immediately, do not sprout, plant or give it away, and discard it in a sealed bag. For more information, call 1-877-464-0892 or email [email protected]. 

    #BerlinSeeds #AlfalfaSeedRecall #Ecoli #Salmonella #FDA


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/berlin-seeds-recalls-alfalfa-sprouting-seed-because-possible-health-risk


    1 min
  • NIWALI TEJOCOTE CAPSULES AND PIECES CONTAIN A POISON INGREDIENT


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9n2FyPqGk/

    Global Mix Inc. is recalling Niwali Tejocote Capsules, 90-count herbal supplements, and Niwali Tejocote Pieces, a 90-day supply. Five units were sold nationwide through eBay and Everymarket. FDA analysis determined that the products appear to contain yellow oleander rather than the labeled tejocote. Yellow oleander is extremely toxic to the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and your nervous system. Stop using the products immediately and return them for a full refund or contact Global Mix for a refund. For more information, contact Global Mix at 1-646-419-5884 or [email protected].

    #NiwaliTejocote #SupplementRecall #YellowOleander #FDA #ConsumerSafety


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/global-mix-inc-recalls-niwali-tejocote-capsules-and-niwali-tejocote-pieces-because-possible-health

    2 min
  • SIERRA NEVADA GRAZIERS RAW MILK CHEESES HAVE E. coli CONTAMINATION


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9m7DiJuet/

    Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling all Graziers grass-fed raw-milk cheeses, including medium cheddar, sharp cheddar, jalapeno jack and Monterey jack, sold in 8-ounce and 16-ounce retail packages and 5-pound food-service loaves. The cheeses were distributed nationwide through retailers and online. The recall is due to potential contamination with E. coli O26:H11. Do not eat, sell or serve the recalled cheeses and should check refrigerators and freezers, discard affected products, and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. No contact numbers are available.

    #SierraNevadaCheese #CheeseRecall #Ecoli #FDA #FoodSafety


    https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o26h11-raw-milk-cheese-september-2026


    2 min
  • NEWDERY POWER BANKS CAN EXPLODE


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9mWI8hOPW/

    NEWDERY is recalling approximately 21,380 power banks, model ZHX-PB22, because the lithium-ion battery can explode or ignite, creating fire and burn hazards. The power banks were sold on Amazon.com from October 2023 through November 2024.  Stop charging and using these power banks and contact NEWDERY at 1-888-256-6673, [email protected], or through its recall website for a full refund. To obtain a refund, email the required photograph and disposal confirmation, and the recalled lithium-ion battery should be disposed of through appropriate hazardous-waste procedures rather than household trash or ordinary recycling.

    #NEWDERY #PowerBankRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety


    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/NEWDERY-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-Sold-on-Amazon


    2 min
  • ABC TRADING LIGHT-UP CHILDREN'S TOYS CONTAIN DANGEROUS BUTTON BATTERIES


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9lx-1hJOp/

    ABC Trading is recalling approximately 43,674 light-up children's toys, including light-up glasses, crown headbands, sparkle headbands and light-up ties, because accessible button-cell batteries violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard and create a battery-ingestion hazard. The affected identifiers are 6502, HD-10 and L-508. The products were sold at ABC Trading stores in Los Angeles, other specialty stores nationwide and online at abctradinginc.com from September 2016 through May 2026. STop using the recalled toys and contact ABC Trading at 1-323-581-3688 or [email protected] for a refund; YOU will be asked to email a photograph showing disposal of the product.

    #ABCToys #ToyRecall #ButtonBatteryHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety


    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ABC-Trading-Recalls-Light-Up-Childrens-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys


    2 min
  • AITJUNZ EIGHT-DRAWER DRESSERS CAN CRUSH


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9lKE-tlCK/

    Yuyitop is recalling approximately 25,073 Aitjunz eight-drawer dressers because they can be unstable if not anchored to a wall and violate mandatory federal safety standards for clothing-storage units. The affected SKUs are LDQMFJ8D-BR, LDQMFJ8D-CM, LDQMFJ8D-WH, LDQMFJ8D-BK and LDQMFJ8D-NA. The dressers were sold on Amazon.com, Wayfair, TEMU and Walmart from May 2025 through July 2026. Stop filling and using these recalled dressers if they are not anchored and contact yuyitop at 1-986-305-9671 or [email protected] for a free retrofit kit containing counterweight blocks and installation instructions.

    #Aitjunz #DresserRecall #TipOverHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety


    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yuyitop-Recalls-Aitjunz-8-Drawer-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units


    2 min
  • BLUE CACTUS RECLINING-CHAIR BATTERY PACKS ARRE FIRE HAZARDS


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9kbGShFut/

    The Blue Cactus Company is recalling approximately 51,000 2500 mAh reclining-chair battery packs, model RWX-RBP02, because the lithium-ion battery can overheat and create a fire hazard. The battery packs were sold on Amazon.com from May 2023 through July 2026. Stop charging and using the battery pack and contact The Blue Cactus Company at [email protected] for a replacement. Recalled lithium-ion batteries should not be placed in household trash or ordinary recycling; consumers should follow local hazardous-waste disposal instructions.

    #BlueCactus #BatteryRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety

    BlueCactus, BatteryRecall, FireHazard, CPSC, ConsumerSafety

    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/The-Blue-Cactus-Company-Reclining-Chair-Battery-Packs-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-on-Amazon


    1 min
  • KESYUP MATTRESSES ARE FLAMMABLE


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd9jf1AB12I/

    ZCK01 is recalling approximately 48,405 Kesyup-branded mattresses because they violate the federal mandatory flammability standard for mattresses. The recall covers twin, full, queen and king sizes with Prototype ID . The mattresses were sold on Amazon.com from December 2024 through April 2026. Stop sleeping on these mattresses, contact ZCK01 at [email protected] for a full refund, destroy the mattress as instructed, email the required photograph to the company, and dispose of the mattress according to your local or state requirements.

    #Kesyup #MattressRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety

    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/ZCK01-Recalls-Kesyup-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Hazard-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Mattress-Flammability


    1 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…