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Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Howard G. Smith MD, AM

Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 35 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com

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00:01:19

YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers Are Unstable

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/05

xVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqqDfyD4yb/They fall over if not anchored to the wall creating entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death for children. Affected are models with codes “HI1381_13,” “DD-02-BP,” “HI1381_09,” “DD-02-O,” “DD-02-P,” and “DD-02-B”.About 6,880 of these dressers were sold on Amazon from September 2023 through September 2025.Stop filling and using these dressers if they are not anchored to a wall. Move them to an area your children cannot access. To

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00:01:26

Avenco and Novilla Brand Mattresses Are Flammable

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/05

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqpclMjipE/They violate mandatory federal flammability standards creating risks of serious burns or death. The affected PT Champion models include numbers A-M02822-10-Q-2, A-M02822-12-K-2, B-M02901-14-Q-1, B-M02905-6-T, and N-M02043-12-F-2 with manufacture dates from November 19, 2024, through January 9, 2025.About 5,340 mattresses were sold online through Amazon.com, Avencohome.com, and Novilla.net between January 2025 and April 2025.Stop sleeping on these

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00:01:04

Destination Holiday Glow Light Stick Bracelets Leak...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/05

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqo0atiQd0/The green bracelet in the 12-pack leaks chemicals irritating to the skin. The affected product carries the UPC code 9787014483.About 6,600 of these recalled 12-pack bracelet sets were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2025 through October 2025.You and your children should not wear the green bracelet from this 12-pack. Return the bracelet or the entire pack to any H-E-B store for a full refund. For more information, call 1-855-432-4438 or

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00:01:32

WLIVE Fabric 16-Drawer Dressers Can Tip-Over and Kill

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/05

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqnzJ2jo8w/If these top-heavy dressers are not anchored to the wall, they fall over and create a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to injury or death for children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act. The affected products have “ASNG093” printed on labels found on the packaging. This recall expansion follows an earlier recall of about 76,500 12-drawer dressers.About 34,730 of these 16-drawer dressers were sold online at

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00:00:49

Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwicesh Contain...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgOkxAD5U1/These plastic foreign bodies create a choking hazard for anyone eating this sandwich.The affected sandwiches were sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and mass retail outlets across the US, Hawaii, and Guam between January 16 and October 23, 2025. Do not eat these pulled pork sandwiches but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call 1-800-328-8184 and select option

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00:01:00

Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/11/01

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgNypfDp_-/The peanut bars have undeclared cashews and the cashew bars have undeclared peanuts. Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts or cashews may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions idk they ingest the wrong bar. Affected is Lot# 174250.These products were sold at retail stores in Michigan and New York. Return these confused and recalled candy bars to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional

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00:01:48

Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfRYL2AOn2/This cheese contamination with pathogenic E. Coli strains occurred due to its manufacture with raw and unpasteurized milk. These bacteria can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and potentially fatal complications, especially in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The affected batch codes include: 250527B, 250610B, 250618B, 250624B for Whatcom Blue; 250603F, 250616B for Farmhouse;

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00:01:12

MyBladder Food Supplement Has E. Coli Contamination

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcas https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQWiYkUK0/ The bladder control supplement is contaminated with pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli. These strains cause gastrointestinal and other infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected lot number is 030425176..This MyBladder supplement was sold by mail order as well as on Walmart and Amazon websites. Immediately stop using these contaminated MyBladder capsules and return the product to

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00:01:13

Devi brand Ground Cinnamon or Dalchini Powder Has...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfPgneiW7_/Lead exposure over time causes developmental delays, learning problems, and other long-term health issues in children. Adults experience abdominal pain, nausea, muscle weakness, or other symptoms associated with lead poisoning. Affected is batch number 2502315.This recalled cinnamon powder was sold at Apna Bazar stores in Washington state between May 15 and October 21, 2025. Stop using this lead-contaminated cinnamon and return it to the place of

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00:01:05

Pacific International Marketing iBulk Italian Parsley...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfOocYDqku/Salmonella infection triggers fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection may lead to more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. This recalled Italian Parsley was sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and Nevada between September 22 and September 25, 2025. Do not eat this tainted parsley. Return it to the place of purchase for a full

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00:01:23

Teasdale Foods Taco Dinner Kits Contain Undeclared Milk

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfN5TMDFzC/Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The recall includes Martin’s and Giant Crunchy Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25257, with a “Best if used by” date of March 13, 2026, and Casa Mamita Soft Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25259, with a “Best if used by” date of March 15, 2026. These recalled products were sold at Giant, Martin’s, and Aldi retail stores across Alabama,

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00:01:03

Hampton Farms Mixed Nuts, Roasted, Both Unsalted and...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfMtd2lBN5/Those with a hazelnut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these affected products. Included areUnsalted lot number 23025 use by August 18, 2026 and Salted lot number 23825 use by August 26, 2026.These recalled nuts were sold Stop & Shop locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Do not eat the recalled mixed nuts, and return them to the place of purchase

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00:01:43

Lifepro Fitness’ Bioremedy Infrared Sauna Blankets...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdue_Pj68D/These sauna blankets overheat creating burn hazards for users. This recall includes all models with gray-faced control pads, including LP-BRMDYL-BLK, LP-BRMDYL-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLK, LP-BRMDYR-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLU, LP-BRMDYR-PNK, and LP-BRMDYR-PRPL. About 78,000 sauna blankets were sold exclusively online through Lifepro.com, Amazon.com, Walmart, QVC, and Dick’s Sporting Goods between September 2022 and June 2025. Sop using and unplug these recalled sauna

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00:01:22

Leachoi Bed Rails Can Squeeze The Life Out

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtxW4jFmB/When attached to a bed, users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress, posing a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment or asphyxiation. In addition, the recalled bed rails lack the required safety warning labels. Affected is model ASIN B0BZVCG2R5.About 7,800 of these LEACHOI bed rails were sold nationwide on Amazon between March 2025 and September 2025. Stop using these recalled bed rails and

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00:01:12

Cranach Hardware’s Plastic Tip Restraint Kits...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtDBsDdbM/These recalled restraints are also known as furniture straps, and their plastic brackets and cable ties can degrade and break over time. These defective restraints create serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death to children or to elderly adults.About 55,170 of these restraint kits were sold by Amazon beginning in September 2019. Stop using and relying on these recalled plastic tip restraints and keep

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00:01:20

J & D Brush’s Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdsbpcDA3S/The barrel can snap and detach creating a burn hazard. Affected is model number LXT-CL-1.0 with date codes between 0722 and 1223 etched on the plug prongs. About 357,000 curling irons were sold in the US and about 3,000 in Canada online through Amazon and Bioionic.com and in-store and online at Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, and various salons and beauty supply stores nationwide between August 2022 and July 2024.Stop using and unplug these

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00:01:21

3M Scotch brand TL909-50 Thermal Laminators Ignite...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdrFKFDxXX/This laminator overheats creating fire and burn hazards. The affected laminators are light gray and white with gray accents, feature the word “Scotch” printed on the front, and have a nine-inch laminating slot. Affected are laminators with serial numbers between 2406000001 and 2501001920.About 13,440 laminators were sold at Office Depot, Office Smart, and School Specialty, Inc. stores, both in-store and online between August 2024 and September

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00:01:45

Deceptive Food Package Health Claims

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdqcOIj_Lp/The promotional health claims found on the front sides of food packaging bear little or no relation to the actual nutritional value of the product within. This the conclusion of researchers at SUNY’s Upstate Medical University at Syracuse.The study involved 597 items representing 11 categories of the most commonly purchased foods and beverages. For each, the health claims made on the front of the product’s packaging were compared with the actual

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00:01:55

Electronic Retinal Implant Restores Vision

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdpWA_kS0y/Age-Related Macular degeneration is the leading cause of adult blindness, but Stanford University research ophthalmologists have developed an electronic retinal implant that promises to restore sight to millions. Their device, nicknamed PRIMA standing for photovoltaic retina implant microarray, includes a subretinal wireless implant and wearable video camera. The camera, mounted on an eyeglass frame, detects an image. That image is converted by a

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00:02:03

New Weapon Against Breast Cancer

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/31

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdod3Mj3HW/A new, supercharged form of immunotherapy for breast cancer has just been announced by UCLA oncologists in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology. The new approach involves the production of CAR-NKT cells, standing for chimeric antigen receptor-natural killer T cells, that have the superpower to attack not one but dozens of tumor cell surface antigens simultaneously. The cells target a protein mesothelin, which cancers need to rapidly grow and

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