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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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00:01:10

Living Glow Portable Waist Fan Dangerously Overheats

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP1925Fj4rI/This fan is powered by lithium-ion batteries that overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. The recall affected about 48,000 fans sold online at HSN.com and through the HSN television network across the US between May and July 2025.Immediately stop charging and using this recalled waist fan, register at www.waistfanrecall.info to receive a full refund, and then follow the company’s instructions for disabling and disposing of the fan. Recalled

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00:01:00

EcoFlow Delta Max 2000 Power Stations Catch Fire

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP16IMAjqqS/The lithium ion batteries in these recalled units overheat and ignite leading to fires and burns. The affected model is EFD310.About 25,030 of these recalled power stations were sold through Costco.com, Amazon.com, and Ecoflow.com from July 2022 through May 2025.Stop charging and using these recalled power stations and contact EcoFlow Technology at 1-833-424-4137 or via email at deltamax2000@ecoflow.com for instructions on installing a free firmware

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00:01:40

ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks Ignite

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP14_ixj96b/The lithium-ion batteries in these portable chargers overheat and ignite creating fire and burn risks. The affected models are 2G505, 2G520, 2G505B, and 2G512B.This is an expanded recall that involves about 19,500 additional power banks in the US and about 2,015 additional power banks sold in Canada. It follows an earlier recall in August 2025. These recalled power banks were sold at Amazon.com, Esrtech.com, and Homedepot.com between September 2022

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00:01:10

Generic Magnetic Ball Sets Are Dangerous For Children

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP14MsvjxEX/The 3-millimeter magnetic balls in these 1000 piece sets violate the mandatory US safety standard for toys because they contain loose, high-powered magnets that can be easily swallowed by children. If ingested, the magnets can attract each other or other metal objects inside the digestive system, leading to intestinal perforations, twisting or blockage, blood poisoning, and even death.About 5,800 sets were sold on Amazon from November 2024 through

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00:01:13

Bellabu Bear Children’s Robes Are Flammable

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP13Za9lb2K/They violate mandatory US flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of fires and burns. Affected are robes with the code BB-NW12109 printed on the neck label.About 1,300 robes were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and boutiques, and online at bellabubear.com, letthembelittleboutique.com, saksfifthavenue.com, and other online retailers between January 2024 and July 2025.Immediately stop allowing your children to wear these

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00:01:20

Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates Can Entrap Your Baby

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP12rstgPR6/ A child’s torso can fit through the space between the gate and the floor, creating a risk of entrapment that could lead to serious injury or death. Affected are models labeled Retractable Safety Gate model number SH.20.006B02.About 920 of these gates were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com, and Perpay.com from March 2024 through June 2025.Stop using these recalled safety gates. To receive a full refund, cut through the mesh of the

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00:01:08

Bmrwtg Children’s LED Tutu Skirts Contain Dangerous...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP11LQmAC7V/The LED lights in these skirts use lithium coin batteries that are easily accessible to children and lack the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. Ingesting these batteries can cause internal chemical burns, severe injury, or even death. About 740 of these skirts were sold on Amazon from March 2025 through August 2025.Stop allowing your children to wear or play with these recalled skirts. Remove and properly dispose of the batteries following

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00:00:50

Wise Wife Branded Ground Cinnamon Is Leaded

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/15

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmeqk6DvG5/This cinnamon contains toxic levels of lead. It is a poison and a particular danger to children as it is neurotoxic for the developing brain.This recalled cinnamon was sold in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Ohio between February 15, 2024 and June 28, 2025. Do not use this lead-contaminated cinnamon but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call

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00:00:59

G&L Food Dried Bean Curd Contains Undeclared Wheat...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmd75wDht2/Those with an allergy to wheat or gluten or who have celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is product with expiration dates of 10/25/2025, 11/06/2026, and 06/20/2026.This recalled bean curd was sold at retail stores in Northern California’s Bay Area but also served in restaurants operating in this region.Do not consume this G&L Food Dried Bean Curd. Return it to the

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00:00:59

Harvest Cuts and Fresh and Finest Fresh Cut/Processed...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Harvest Cuts and Fresh and Finest Fresh Cut/Processed Cantaloupe Is Listeria ContaminatedVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmdRunjYmJ/Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected products include cantaloupe-only and mixed fruit containers.These recalled products were sold in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, and may have reached other states through traditional grocery stores in plastic

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00:00:58

Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries in Dark & White...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmccb3ALRa/These hard, sharp foreign objects can cause lacerations and/or perforations of mouth, throat, stomach, or intestinal linings. These recalled products were sold at Albertsons, CVS, Food Lion, H-E-B, Hungryroot, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Stew Leonard’s, and Target stores as well as online and via mail order. Do not eat these Tru Fru products. To request a refund or to obtain more information, contact Tru Fru at 1-888-293-7748 or via the email

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00:00:58

Lunds & Byerlys Pecan Caramel Clusters Contain...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbygAjGUH/Those with an allergy to cashews could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected lot is # 079Y with a best-by date of January 29, 2026.This candy was sold exclusively at Lunds & Byerlys stores in Minnesota between July 15 and September 30, 2025.Do not eat this product but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Abdallah Candies at

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00:01:03

Doan’s Bakery’s White Chocolate Coconut and Carrot...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbBrwD4_0/Those with wheat, milk, or gluten allergies or with celiac disease could develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these cakes. The affected products were sold and shipped via the mail order company goldbelly.com from June 1 through September 24, 2025.If you bought and received these affected bundt cakes through Goldbelly.com and have wheat or milk allergies, don’t eat them them. Contact Customer Support at

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00:01:04

Signature Brand Enoki Mushrooms Are Contaminated with...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmMt1FgBXp/This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot code GGN: 4063061794758.These contaminated mushrooms were sold in New York City.If you purchased Signature Enoki Mushrooms anytime during August to September 2025, do not eat the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact New Age International at

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00:01:20

Sea Port Raw Frozen Easy Peel White Shrimp Is...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmL6atDVCr/These jumbo sized shrimp, 16/20 count per pound, are contaminated with Cesium-137, a human carcinogenen. Affected is lot C10524 SO502 080 with best-by dates of May 7 or May 8, 2028.This recalled shrimp was sold at small retailers in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington State, and American Samoa between July 10 and September 22, 2025.Check your freezers for this recalled Sea Port brand shrimp in 1- or 2-pound bags. Do not eat this

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00:01:24

Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Also Has...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmLQZYjlcI/The source of the listeria is the linguini pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, which issued its own recall for possible contamination. 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. This recalled product was sold between September 15 and September 25, 2025. Do not

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00:01:45

Albertsons Store-made Deli Items Containing Bowtie...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DPmKX-pDADT/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. The recall involves salads and meals made with bowtie pasta supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, which used a tainted ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California.These recalled bowtie pasta

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00:01:08

Giant Eagle Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Is...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmJuicD3Mw/Listeria causes severe and sometimes fatal systemic infections in the very young, in older frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems. It can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected is product with expiration dates ranging from September 30 through October 7, 2025.This salad was sold in Giant Eagle and Market District stores across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Indiana.Do not eat this recalled pasta salad

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00:00:57

Twin Marquis Thick Shanghai Style Plain Noodles...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmJILkDDxd/Packages of this product have been mistakenly filled with Lo Mein noodles which contain eggs. This creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with egg allergies. Affected are 16-ounce packages marked with the date code 05520.These recalled noodles were sold at ethnic retail outlets.Do not eat these recalled noodles but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Twin Marquis

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00:01:27

Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites Are Contaminated...

Dr. Howard Smith Reports ·

2025/10/09

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmIa5mEeBN/Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in pets. If transmitted to other family members including young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems, this bacterium can be devastating. because the treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. Affected are four lots, 19379, 19380, 19381, and 19382, all with a Best Buy date of September 2027. About these recalled Bully Bites were

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