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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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00:00:55

YoCrunch Yogurts with Dome Toppers Have Foreign Bodies

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/26

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjPxXlMWMi/The dome toppers capping this product contains free transparent plastic pieces 7 to 25 millimeters in length with sharp edges creating laceration and choking hazards. The yogurt itself is free of foreign bodies.This recall affects all YoCrunch yogurt sold at retail stores nationwide across the United States.Do not consume any YoCrunch products with dome toppers. Contact the YoCrunch® Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886 for information on how to

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00:01:00

Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf Contains...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/26

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjPH0TAQrK/The affected products may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in people with nut allergies or sensitivities. The recall includes lot codes all beginning with “T10 174” with an expiration date of July 13, 2025.Approximately 883 loaves were sold in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi, including retailers such as Kroger and Walmart.Return this bread to

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00:00:45

Aral Silver Vobla brand Eviscerate Dry Salted Vobla...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/26

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjOetFtBCQ/These recalled fish were found to be uneviscerated, which increases the risk of clostridium botulinum poisoning.The recalled fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores.Return this risky fish product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions and concerns, contact Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA at

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00:01:24

Deep brand Sprouted Moong and Sprouted Mat Have...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/26

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjN8JGtbge/Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastroinestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. The affected products have lot codes printed on the back of the bags, including IN24330, IN25072, IN25108, IN24353, IN25171, IN24297, IN25058, IN25078, IN24291, IN25107, IN24354, and IN24292.The 16-ounce

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00:01:18

L’espoir and Drycapot Cookies Contain Undeclared...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjMf1fN7tW/L’espoir cookies contain undeclared milk, and Drycapot cookies contain the undeclared tree nuts almonds and macadamia nuts. These allergens pose a serious or life-threatening risk to people with allergies or severe sensitivities. The recalled L’espoir cookies bear the code L4FN and a best before date of September 26, 2025. The Drycapot cookies carry the code D4FN with the same best before date.These cookies were sold exclusively at J.sweets stores in

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00:01:36

Randalls, Albertsons, Tom Thumb, and Jewel Osco Tuna...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjCU8bJTWN/The Albertsons Company is voluntarily recalling these products as they contain listeria-contaminated breadcrumbs supplied by Reser’s Fine Foods. This recall affects items sold under the brands.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. These tuna salad item were sold in Albertsons,

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00:01:19

Rich’s Ice Cream Has Listeria Contamination

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjBNE3M0EI/This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include: nausea and vomiting, fever, muscle aches, headache, and neck stiffness. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Rich’s Ice Cream bars and frozen treats are sold from street vending trucks and served in schools nationwide. Affected are Lot numbers 24351 through

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00:01:20

Ozark Trail 64-ounce Stainless Steel Insulated Water...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi_UJvt2vM/These bottles have lids that forcefully eject when opened if food, carbonated beverages, or perishable drinks like juice or milk that generate gas have been stored inside. This leads to serious impact and laceration risks. Two bottle owners have suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by these ejected lids. Affected is model number 83-662.About 850,000 of these stainless steel water bottles have been sold exclusively at

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00:01:15

Creekliybear “Pack and Play” Aftermarket Play Yard...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi-YWVuRFP/These mattresses violate the mandatory federal standard for crib mattresses because they exceed the allowable thickness and have deadly gaps between the mattress and side wall that create an entrapment hazard. These violations can lead to suffocation or death if an infant’s face becomes trapped between the mattress and a play yard wall. Affected is model m-sy2.About 21,500 mattresses were sold online through Amazon between December 2024 and June

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00:01:17

WLIVE Fabric 15-Drawer Dressers Tip Over And Injure Kids

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi9lUKJjFr/If not anchored to a wall, these loaded dressers are unstable, tip-over, entrap, injure, and, in some cases, kill children. Affected is model number ASNG105About 6,600 recalled dressers were sold exclusively on Amazon from April 2024 through May 2025.Immediately stop loading and using these recalled dressers until they are securely anchored to a wall. Unanchored dressers should be moved to an area out of children’s reach. To qualify for a full

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00:01:21

Traveller Aluminum Loading Ramps Can’t Take The Weight

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi2sZZvpLi/This group of recalled ramps cannot safely handle the weight limits printed on their labels. The ramps bend and break during use creating injury risks. This recall includes the Traveller 3,000 lb. 12” x 90” Aluminum Sheet Arched Ramp, the Traveller 1,800 lb. 77” Straight Ramp, and the Traveller 1,500 lb. 12” x 84” Aluminum Sheet Arched Ramp.About 18,000 ramps were sold nationwide at Tractor Supply Company stores and online at tractorsupply.com from

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00:01:05

CasaClean Handheld Steamers Leak Steam

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi2GTQsHOt/These steamers leak steam or spew boiling water during use creating burn hazards. Affected is model number DF-958.About 23,000 units were sold nationwide exclusively on the Home Shopping Network from November 2024 through April 2025.Stop using these recalled steamers. To receive your refund, unplug the steamer and cut the power cord near its connection to the device, and take a photo of the damage. Submit the photo along with you contact details

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00:01:31

iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Ignite

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi1N6otONW/The lithium-ion batteries in these portable chargers overheat and burn while charging creating serious fire and burn hazards. Affected is model IST-09991/W05.About 8,520 power banks were sold in the United States and 6,400 units were sold in Canada all at vending machines and retail stores in airports as well as online at iStore.co between February 2023 and May 2025.Stop using these recalled power banks. To receive a refund, visit the company’s

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00:01:14

Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliners and Swivel...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMi0IRbtFtn/Their USB modules, located in the arm of the chair, overheat, spark, and create fire risks.About 9,030 chairs were sold in the US and 6 were sold in Canada at Crate Kids and major retailers such as Amazon, Target, Babylist, Pottery Barn Kids, Wayfair, and Babyletto’s own website between May 2023 and February 2025. Stop using these recalled chairs and visit babylettorecall.com to register your product. Then follow the included installation

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00:01:32

VIVI E-bike Lithium Ion Batteries Dangerously Overheat

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMizC1PJ2DY/VIVI 36-volt lithium-ion batteries sold with VIVI brand electric bicycles overheat creating fire and burn hazards. Affected are battery models C26, MT20, Z3, M026SH, H6, H7, MT26H, 26LGB, M026TGB, MT26G, FM20, F20, S3, Z1, and Z2.About 24,000 batteries were sold with e-bikes in the United States by Amazon, Walmart, eBay, the VIVI website, Wish, Sears, Wayfair, and AliExpress between December 2020 and November 2023.Immediately stop riding these

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00:02:14

Bestway, Intex, and Polygroup Above Ground Pools Are...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/25

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMip_ZnuR9I/These pools have compression straps running around the outside and over the vertical support legs that provide a foothold for children to climb up into the pools. This design flaw has contributed to nine tragic drowning deaths of young children between 2007 and 2022. The affected brands and models include Bestway’s Power Steel and Steel Pro, Intex’s Metal Frame, Prism Frame, Ultra Frame, and Ultra XTR models, as well as Polygroup’s Summer Waves,

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00:02:01

Laughing Gas Parties Have Chilling Consequences

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYejqzMmN6/I Inhaling nitrous oxide from pressurized canisters, commonly called doing “whippets” or “ballooning,” filling balloons with the gas, can damage your mouth, voice box, and respiratory tract. A case report from the University of Virginia in the New England Journal of Medicine documents the nasty side of laughing gas use.A 23-year-old man presented to doctors there with a 2 day history of painful swallowing and hoarseness just following use of a

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00:02:53

Coffee Can Interfere With Common Medications,...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYd0kbMb1M/Two-thirds of us in the United States drink coffee every day and three-quarters of us drink it at least once a week. Coffee and the caffeine it contains can be a problem for a number of medications prescribed by your medical team or bought by you on your own.Most common are cold and flu drugs. Coffee’s caffeine turbocharges the effects of the decongestant pseudoephedrine, branded as Sudafed, or systemically-absorbed decongestant nasal sprays such

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00:01:33

The Newest Above-Knee Leg Prosthesis

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYclQUtf3d/The bioengineering wizards at MIT’s Yang Center for Bionics have developed the most advanced prosthesis for above-knee amputees. Termed the osseointegrated mechanoneural prosthesis or OMP, it combines a sophisticated bionic knee with a titanium implant in the femur and connections into the wearer’s thigh muscles and nervous system permitting thought control of the units motions.The clinical trial participants using the OMP walked faster, climbed

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00:01:36

New Weight Loss Drug Mimics More Gut Hormones

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/07/21

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMYbs7tJz7Q/A new so-called “tetra-functional” diet compound has added power and its effects match the weight loss result of bariatric surgery. Chemists at Boston’s Tufts University have engineered a next-generation compound that mimics the action of four different gut hormones involved in appetite control, metabolism, and energy use. They are GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, and the uncommonly mimicked PYY.This novel chimeric peptide could deliver up to 30% body weight

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