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By Howard G. Smith MD, AMHealth & Fitness
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  • MISTOLIN AND LESTOIL CLEANERS HAVE BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwwMn1NGji/


    These products may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. Affected: scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; date codes beginning with PR01 followed by a five-digit number from 25091 through 26168; only scented products in 28-, 40-, 64- and 128-fluid-ounce bottles are included.


    About 6.3 million units were sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Supermercados Econo, Supermercados Selecto and other major retailers from April 1, 2025 through June 17, 2026.


    Stop using the recalled cleaners immediately. Register at https://mistolinrecall.expertinquiry.com/ and submit a photo of the 12-digit UPC code on the label and a photo of the date code on the side of the bottle. You will receive a full refund of the purchase price with a receipt, or the manufacturer’s suggested retail price without a receipt.  You should dispose of the product in its container with household trash. For more information, contact Clorox Puerto Rico at 1-855-215-5439 or [email protected].


    References on my website.


    #MistolinRecall #LestoilRecall #ProductRecall #BacterialContamination #DrHowardSmith


    2 min
  • XO POPPY POWER TRIP POWER BANKS DANGEROUSLY OVERHEAT


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwvgt8sUz2/


    The lithium-ion battery overheats and ignites, creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: model PYPBK5M with the trailing letters -CR2, -BW8, and -TB2.


    About 32,400 recalled power banks were sold nationwide at TJX and Marshalls stores from April 2025 through March 2026.


    Stop charging and using these recalled power banks and contact Truststone Group at 1-833-820-0888; [email protected] for a full refund in the form of a virtual gift card which can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted. Do not put the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in household trash, curbside recycling, or ordinary used-battery collection boxes. Contact your municipal household hazardous-waste facility first for disposal instructions.


    References on my website.


    #XOPOPPY #PowerBankRecall #ProductRecall #FireHazard #DrHowardSmith


    2 min
  • Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear Sets ARE FLAMMABLE


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwuwSpT44L/


    They violate the mandatory flammability standard for children’s sleepwear. Affected: batch number 272779.


    About 12,461 loungewear sets were sold online at SHEIN.com from June 2025 through May 2026.


    Stop allowing your children to wear these recalled loungewear sets. Contact Sweet Cubby at [email protected] for a full refund. You will be asked to destroy the loungewear sets by cutting them in half and email a photo of the destroyed com. You should then dispose of the destroyed products.


    References on my website.


    #RecallAlert #ChildrenSafety #SleepwearRecall #BurnHazard #CPSC


    1 min
  • ZMC Group Light-Up Children’s Toys Have An Expanded Recall


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwt97hMe1m/


    These button battery-operated light-up children’s toys because the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children’s toys as their button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children. If swallowed, button or coin batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns and death. Affected: 19.4-inch Mexican Flag Theme Light Up Stick (Item SS041-M), Light-Up Unicorn Headband (G02-UN), Light-Up Assorted Colors Jelly Rings (PS270), Light-Up Transparent Jelly Rings (PS271), and Light-Up Heart Balloon Flower (777-1).


    About 245,124 of these toys are included in the expanded recall, which incorporates the 124,560 toys recalled on May 7, 2026. The products were sold at Diva at Heart, primarily in California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona, as well as through various distributors, retail stores, and online at DivaAtHeartSJ.com, from October 2018 through July 2026. 


    Take these recall toys away from you children. You should contact ZMC Group at [email protected]  for a full refund. You will be asked to remove the batteries, write “RECALLED” or a large “X” on the product with a permanent marker, and email a photo of the disposed product. Button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous-waste procedures.


    References on my website.


    #RecallAlert #ToyRecall #BatterySafety #ChildSafety #CPSC


    3 min
  • RICKY JOY SOUR CRUSH CANDY BOTTLES HAVE INGESTIBLE ROLLING BALLS


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwtDSphsA3/


    The rolling ball on the bottle can detach, creating a choking hazard. 


    About 2.3 million of these bottles were sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026.


    Take these candy bottles away from your children and contact The Ricky Joy Company at 1-404-975-0352 or www.rickyjoy.com/pages/recall for a refund. You will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled product. 


    References on my website.


    #ProductRecall #FoodSafety #ChokingHazard #CandyRecall #DrHowardSmith


    2 min
  • CADE CALIFORNIA ELECTRONIC FINGER LIGHT TOYS CONTAIN DANGEROUS BUTTON BATTERIES


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwsbfMPq69/


    If button-coin batteries are swallowed, they cause serious internal chemical burns, serious injury or death. 


    About 179,739 finger light toys were sold on Amazon.com from March 2015 through July 2026. 


    Take these recalled toys away from children. Contact Cade California Electronic [email protected] for a full refund. You will be asked to properly dispose of the finger lights in the trash and email a photo of the disposed product. Button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous-waste procedures. 


    References on my website.


    #ProductRecall #ToySafety #BatterySafety #ChildSafety #DrHowardSmith


    1 min
  • CHAR-BROIL BISTRO PRO ELECTRIC GRILLS CAN SHOCK YOU


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwqFNsNRU0/


    The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard. Affected: Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, Bistro Pro Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode, and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill models with date codes 2510, 2511 or 2512 (October, November or December 2025) and model numbers 25302145, 25302146, 25302147, 25302148, 25302149, 25302150, 25302151, 25302159 and 25302163.


    About 10,605 grills were sold in the U.S. with an additional 342 sold in at Ace Hardware, Lowe’s, Walmart, Wayfair, QVC and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Charbroil.com, AceHardware.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, QVC.com and other online retailers from October 2025 through June 2026.


    Stop firing up these recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil at 1-866-671-7988 or [email protected] for a free repair kit. Register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a screwdriver, wrench, screws and a label to affix after the repair. Char-Broil is offering a digital $25 gift card, valid at participating retailers, to consumers who provide photo documentation of the completed repair. 


    References on my website. 


    #ProductRecall #GrillSafety #ElectricShock #CharBroil #DrHowardSmith


    3 min
  • SAUNA360 INFRARED SAUNAS AND KITS ARE FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwpRiUP2aj/


    These infrared panels can short circuit and overheat. The recall includes numerous Finnleo, Helo, Radiant Health, Sauna360, Saunatec, Tylo and Tylohelo models, as well as unbranded S Series units and infrared kits with panels. Affected: the listed IS, S, Sentinel, E, IG, Kiruna and hybrid series models, plus kits identified as Carbonflex, Saunalogic, Infralogic, Aspire or Bliss.


    About 41,580 units were sold in the the US and an additional 6,758 were sold in Canada at Costco stores, pool and spa dealerships nationwide, Costco.com and other online sites from May 2013 through July 2026. 


    Stop using these recalled infrared and hybrid saunas immediately and contact Sauna360 at 1-866-936-5962, [email protected] to schedule a free in-home repair by a professional installer. 


    References on my website.


    #ProductRecall #SaunaSafety #FireSafety #BurnSafety #DrHowardSmith


    2 min
  • ESJAY TODDLER BUSY BOARD MONTESSORI TOY IS A CHOKING HAZARD


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


    The small red knobs on the second page of the board can detach. The recalled toy violates the federal small parts ban because it is intended for children under three years of age, creating a deadly choking hazard. 


    About 276,000 busy boards are included in the recall. They were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2023 through July 2026.


    Take this recalled toy away from your kids.. Contact Esjay US at 1-888-206-9309 or www.esjay.store/recall for repair instructions. You will be asked to unzip the page with red knobs, write “RECALLED” on both sides of that page and throw it away. You should then email a photo of the disposed page to Esjay US at [email protected] to receive a replacement page.


    References on my website.


    #ProductRecall #ToySafety #ChokingHazard #ChildSafety #DrHowardSmith


    2 min
  • MELISSA & DOUG LIGHTS AND SOUND FIRE TRUCK ACTIVITY BOARD IS A CHOKING RISK


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


    The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard. Affected: units with date wheels showing one arrow pointing to 25 and the other to 4 or 5, or one arrow pointing to 26 and the other to 3; packaging date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064.


    About 84,000 fire truck activity boards were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026.


    Stop using the fire truck activity board immediately and register at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall for instructions. You may receive a free replacement fire truck activity board, a full $30 refund in the form of a check, or a $40 melissaanddoug.com store credit. You will be asked to remove the batteries, write “RECALL” and the unique registration code on the front of the product, cut the black hose off the toy, and upload a photograph of the destroyed product. After registration is confirmed, you should dispose of the product in ordinary household trash. For additional guidance, contact: Melissa & Doug at 1-800-718-5365 or via their website..


    References on my website.


    #ProductRecall #ToySafety #ChokingHazard #MelissaAndDoug #DrHowardSmith


    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…