Sinopsis
Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. He was heard on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM presenting his "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ. He also was a fill-in host during evenings on the same station.More recently, he has adopted the 21st century technology of audio and video podcasting as conduits for the short health and wellness reports, HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE, and the timely how-to recommendations, HEALTH TIPS YOU CAN'T SKIP. Many of these have video versions, and they may be found on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPOSWu-b4GjEK_iOCsp4MATrained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Childrens Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. Now that his clinical responsibilities have diminished, he will be filing news reports and creating commentaries regularly. Then several times a month, the aggregated the reports will appear as DR. SMITH'S HEALTH NEWS ROUNDUPS on his YouTube and podcast feeds. If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864. His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.
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LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates Let Children Slip Through
31/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyGBiQsAbb/These recalled gates fail to meet mandatory standards for expansion gates and enclosures since a child’s torso can fit between the gate and the floor creating entrapment. Affected is model number LT-BG01-3About 1,400 units were sold online through Amazon from December 2024 through April 2025. Stop using these recalled gates immediately. To receive a full refund, destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh, take a photo of the destroyed product, and submit the photo to support@livactihome.com. For more information, call the company at 1-833-980-0055 or use the same email I mentioned.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LIVACTI-Retractable-Safety-Gates-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Gates-and-Enclosures-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Qeyan-and-Yanyanny#livacti #safetygates #entrapment #children #recall
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Momentum Vida E+ E-Bikes Have Defective Steering
28/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqvfGcP3U1/These e-bikes have fork steerer tubes that crack, break, or separate during use creating fall and injury risks for riders.About 6,200 of these bikes were sold through authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at momentum.com from September 2019 through May 2025.Stop riding these bikes immediately and check the serial number stamped on the left rear dropout or on the sticker under the downtube. Bikes with serial numbers where the third character is “H,” “J,” or “K” must have their forks replaced free of charge. Those with a “G” as the third character require visual inspection by an authorized dealer. For additional information, call Giant Bicycle at 1-866-458-2555 or email the company at recall@giantbicycle.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Momentum-Vida-E-E-Bikes-Due-to-Crash-Hazard#momentum #vida #ebikes #steering #injuries #recall
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Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slices Have Salmonella Contamination
26/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjRwZSOazP/Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and in rare cases, more severe complications. Affected is lot number XJ17 with the expiration date EXP20260417.These recalled fungus slices were sold in retail stores and supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Natureen International Inc. at 1-626-961-9813 or call the Wei-Chuan Chicago Office at 1-708-352-8886 extension 5201.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natureen-international-inc-recalls-wei-chuan-dried-black-fungus-slice-25oz-because-possible-health#weichuan #fungusslices #salmonella #infection #recall
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Aunt Mid’s and Peeter’s Mushrooms Have Listeria Contamination
26/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjRGJ-pNSF/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. Affected products are Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms, Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced, and Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushrooms. All affected products are marked with a best-before date of July 25, 2025.These recalled mushrooms were sold in Michigan and Ohio.Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited at 1-519-351-1945 or toll free at 1-800-364-1305.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm#peeters #auntmids #mushrooms #listeria #infection #recall
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Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Has Salmonella Contamination
26/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjQbrnPLXV/ Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Affected is batch number 250401.This pistachio cacao cream was sold at World Market retail stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, $ Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The product was sold between June 11 and July 9, 2025.Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it. For questions, consumers contact World Market Customer Service at 1-877-967-5362.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-market-recalls-eme
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YoCrunch Yogurts with Dome Toppers Have Foreign Bodies
26/07/2025 Duración: 55sVidcast: 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 obtain a refund as well as general recall assistance.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yocrunchr-products-voluntarily-recalled-danone-us-due-potential-presence-plastic-pieces-dome-topper#yocrunch #yogurt #plastic #foreignbody #laceration #choking #recall
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Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf Contains Undeclared Hazelnuts.
26/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Hartford Bakery at 1-812-425-4642.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/updated-release-hartford-bakery-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-hazelnuts-lewis-bake-shop#hartfordbakery #lewiscbakeshop #bread #hazelnuts #allergy #recall
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Aral Silver Vobla brand Eviscerate Dry Salted Vobla Could Trigger Botulism
26/07/2025 Duración: 45sVidcast: 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 1-718-858-6720.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/krasniy-oktyabr-inc-usa-issues-alert-eviscerate-dry-salted-vobla-aral-silver#arasilver #vobla #uneviscerated #clostridium #botulism #recall
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Deep brand Sprouted Moong and Sprouted Mat Have Salmonella Contamination
26/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 packets of these frozen sprouted beans were distributed nationwide at retail stores. Return these recalled Deep Sprouted Mat or Sprouted Moong to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, call Chetak LLC Group at 1-908-209-8878.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chetak-llc-group-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk#chetak #sprouted #mat #moong #salmonella #infection #recall
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L’espoir and Drycapot Cookies Contain Undeclared Allergens
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 Torrance and San Jose, California; Arlington Heights, Illinois; and Lynnwood, Washington between May 26 and June 30, 2025. No online sales were involved.Return these cookies to the J.sweets store where they were purchased for a full refund. For questions, contact Jalux Americas, Inc. at 1-310-524-1078.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jalux-americas-inc-dba-jsweets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-tree-nuts-and-milk-lespoir-brand#Lespoir #Drycapot #cookies #milk #treenuts #almonds
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Randalls, Albertsons, Tom Thumb, and Jewel Osco Tuna Salad Items Have Listeria Contamination
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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, Randalls, Tom Thumb, stores located in Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas and in Jewel Osco stores in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. If you purchased these products, do not to eat them but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Also, be certain tothoroughly clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come into contact with the recalled products to prevent cross-contamination since listeria can survive in refrigerated environments. For questions or concerns, call Albertsons’ Custome
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Rich’s Ice Cream Has Listeria Contamination
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 25156.The recalled ice cream is available in Florida; California; Missouri; Texas; South Carolina; Pennsylvania; Georgia; Illinois; Alabama; Arizona; Iowa; Massachusetts; Louisiana; Nebraska; Nevada; New York; New Jersey; Ohio; Oregon; Oklahoma; Tennessee; Virginia; Wisconsin; and the Bahamas including Nassau.If you or your children consumed this ice cream, confer with your medical teams. For more information about this recall, call Rich's Product Helpline at 1-800-356-7094.https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2025/07
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Ozark Trail 64-ounce Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottles Have Projectile Lids
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 Walmart stores nationwide and online at Walmart.com since 2017.Immediately stop using these recalled water bottles and return them to any Walmart store for a full refund. Alternatively, you can call Walmart at 1-800-925-6278 to arrange the refund. If you need more information, can call Walmart or visit walmart.com/help or corporate.walmart.com/recalls.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Walmart-Recalls-Ozark-Trail-64-oz-Water-Bottles-Due-to-Serious-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards#walmart #ozarktrail #waterbottle #lids #proj
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Creekliybear “Pack and Play” Aftermarket Play Yard Mattresses Could Asphyxiate Your Child
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 2025.Immediately stop permitting your children to sleep on these recalled mattresses. To receive a full refund, cut the mattress in half, place it in a trash bin, and send a photo of the destroyed and disposed product to Kbabyea at Kbabyearecall@outlook.com. For additional information or assistance, email the company using the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Creekliybear-Play-Yard-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Crib-Mattres
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WLIVE Fabric 15-Drawer Dressers Tip Over And Injure Kids
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 refund, follow the disposal instructions provided by WLIVE at wlive.com and submit a photo of the discarded dresser to wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com. For more information, contact WLIVE at 1-833-367-7572 or via the email wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/WLIVE-Fabric-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violations-of-Federal-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-WLIVE#wlive #dresser #tipover #entrapment #injury
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Traveller Aluminum Loading Ramps Can’t Take The Weight
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 October 2024 through July 2025.Stop using these recalled ramps. Return them to any Tractor Supply store for a full refund. Alternatively, you may email a photo of the product clearly marked “Recalled” in permanent paint along with your contact information to customersolutions@tractorsupply.com. For more information, contact Tractor Supply at 1-877-718-6750.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Tractor-Supply-Recalls-Traveller-Aluminum-Loading-Ramps-Due-to-Fall-Hazard#tractorsupply #traveller #ramps #collapse #injuries #
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CasaClean Handheld Steamers Leak Steam
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 should be submitted at thedeale.com/pages/casaclean-safety-recall. If you need more information, contact Deale International at 1-877-880-6137.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Deale-International-Recalls-CasaClean-Handheld-Steamers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Burn-Injury-Sold-on-HSN#deale #steamer #leakage #burns #recall
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iStore Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Ignite
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 recall website istore.co/pages/battery-recall and submit two photos: one showing the front of the power bank marked “Recalled” with the date written in permanent marker, and the second showing the model number printed on the back. A receipt is not required. Then safely dispose of the power bank at a local hazardous waste recycling center. For more information, contact iStore at 1-800-268-4049 or via the email recall@istore.co.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/iStore-Magnetic-Wireless-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and
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Babyletto Kiwi Electronic Recliners and Swivel Gliders Can Light Up
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 instructions to receive a free repair kit. After completing the repair, dispose of the original USB module in regular household trash. For more information, contact Babyletto at 1-866-621-9483 or via the email kiwi.recall@babyletto.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Bexco-Enterprises-Recalls-Kiwi-Electronic-Recliner-and-Swivel-Gliders-with-USB-Port-Due-to-Overheating-Hazard#Babyletto #recliners #gliders #usb #overheating #fires #burns #recall
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VIVI E-bike Lithium Ion Batteries Dangerously Overheat
25/07/2025 Duración: 01minVidcast: 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 e-bikes and charging their batteries. Contact VIVI at 1-800-375-6103 or visi viviebikes.com/pages/recall to obtain a free replacement battery and charger by emailing proof that the battery has been properly disposed of at a local household hazardous waste collection center to vivirecall@163.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/VIVI-E-Bikes-Lithium-ion-Batteries-Sold-with-VIVI-E-Bikes-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Sold-by-VIVI#vivi #ebike #battery #lithiumion #overheating #fire #