Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkLBFsuYh1/ Wegman’s is recalling its Asian Sesame Salad with Chicken & Asian Dressing due to undeclared egg.  Those with an allergy to egg could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected product has a sell by date of 11/7-10. Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Wegmans at 1-855-934-3663. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wegmans-food-markets-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-large-asian-sesame-salad-chicken-due-presence #wegmans #sesamesalad #egg #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCkKO8tPiam/ The CIBUS Fresh company now recall Cibus Fresh, Jack & Olive, and Sprig and Sprout Autumn Turkey Sandwiches due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes in spreadable brie.  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 are sandwiches with with expiration dates between November 2, 2024, and November 9, 2024. These sandwiches were sold in six states: Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. Do not consume these sandwiches and return them to the place of purchase.  For more information, contact CIBUS Fresh at 1-317-981-3460 or email them at chelseam@freshedgefoods.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cibus-fresh-recalling-cibus-fresh-products-containing-glenview-farms-spreadable-brie-23lb-due #cibus #brie #listeria #turke

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh8HqZgpLU/ Medical King new recalls Medical King Bed Assist Rail adult bed rails.  Bed occupants users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress with possible asphyxiation.  Affected are Bed Assist Rail with Adjustable Heights (models 7007 and 7057) and the Bed Assist Rail Without Legs (model 7037). About 222,000 bedrails were sold at  Amazon, Walmart, Target Plus, eBay, Kohls.com, and medicalkingusa.com. Stop using these bedrails.  Contact Medical King at 1-888-715-2630 for a replacement. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Medical-King-Recalls-About-222-000-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Due-to-Serious-Entrapment-and-Asphyxia-Hazards-One-Death-Reported #medicalking #bedrails #entrapment #asphyxiation #recall 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh7bHBRNzy/ Hallmark is recalling its Star Wars Cad Bene Ornaments due to moldy brown paint.  About 11,100 ornaments were sold at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online at Hallmark.com. Stop using these tree ornaments snd return yours to ny Hallmark Gold Crown store for a refund.  For more information, call  Hallmark at 1-800-425-5627. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Hallmark-Recalls-Cad-Bane-Christmas-Tree-Ornaments-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-Exposure #hallmark #starwars #ornaments #cadbene #mold #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh6sayvaWX/ woom Bikes USA is recalling the following woom bicycle models: OFF 5, OFF AIR 5, OFF 6, OFF AIR 6, and ORIGINAL 6.  The cranks on these bikes tend to suffer metal fatigue fractures leading to loss of control, crashes, and injuries to riders and bystanders. About 2500 bikes were sold at woom.com. Stop riding these bike.  Go online and s the online crank checker tool at woom.com to determine if your bike is part of these recall.  If so, you will receive a free replacement crank with a free install at you local bike store.  For more information, contact woom Bikes USA at 1-t 855-966-6872,or email the company at productsafetyUS@woom.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/woom-Bikes-USA-Recalls-Childrens-OFF-OFF-AIR-and-ORIGINAL-6-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-and-Crash-Hazards #woom #bikes #cranks #fatigue #fracture #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh6BZatYlF/ The Stokke company is recalling YOYO Baby Strollers as the stroller’s parking brake spontaneously disengages leading to injuries.  Affected are strollers with serial numbers starting with “142AA” and below “0062239.” About  2,890 units were sold at Bloomingdale’s, Crate and Barrel, Nordstrom, Albee Baby, Macro Baby, and online at stokke.com, Amazon.com, and Babylist.com. Stop using these strollers.  Register for a refund at recall.stokke.com/yoyo3. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Stokke-Recalls-YOYO3-Strollers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard #yoyo #strollers #brakes #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh5aaUuO-j/ New Cosmos USA is recalling DeNova Detect Brand Combination Natural Gas and Carbon Monoxide Alarms.  After an alert is triggered, these alarms tend to go into sleep mode and fail to warn of subsequent natural gas and carbon monoxide dangers. About 26,360 units were sold at Lowe’s stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Lowes.com, and Denovadetect.com. Contact the company at at denovadetect.com/safetynotice-dd622 to receive a prepaid shipping package and replacement alarm.  Use the recalled alarms until you install the replacement alarm.  You’ll ship the defective alarm back in the prepaid shipping package. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/New-Cosmos-USA-Recalls-Combination-Natural-and-Carbon-Monoxide-Alarms-Due-to-Failure-to-Alert-Consumers-to-the-Presence-of-Natural-Gas-and-to-the-Risk-of-Carbon-Monoxide-Poisoning #denovadetect #newcosmos #gas #carbonmonoxide #alarm #failure #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh4U9_tiTZ/ The Outdoor Essentials company is now recalling Cultivar Planter Boxes as their box frames break leading to injuries. About 7,400 units were sold at Tractor Supply Company stores nationwide and online at tractorsupply.com. Stop using these planter boxes.  Contact Outdoor Essentials at 1-888-891-8934 or via email at customerservice@outdooressentialproducts.com to obtain a refund as gift cards or store credit.  To get the refund, you must mark the planter box with “Recalled,” take a photo, and upload it to outdooressentialproducts.com/recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Outdoor-Essentials-Recalls-Cultivar-Planter-Boxes-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Tractor-Supply-Company #cultivar #planterbox #frame #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh3EcjpgJR/ The Dreamgro company now recalls Dreamgro Lullaby mermaid travel soothers.  The toy’s gold soft star detaches leading to a choking hazard. About 25,900 units were sold at Beall’s Outlet Stores, Burlington, DD’s Discounts, Macy’s Backstage, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and TJ Maxx. Stop using these soothers and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Dreamgro at 1-888-202-0442 or email the company at Recall@dreamgro.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Dreamgro-Recalls-Lullaby-Travel-Soothers-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #dreamgro #soothers #choking #infants #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh2LCSMHn2/ The Kyte Baby company is recalling Kyte Baby Slumber Suits.  They violate federal flammability standards creating fire and burn hazards. About 20,500 units of these one-piece sleep garments were sold online at Kytebaby.com. Stop using these slumber suits and contact Kyte Baby at 1-817-381-8723 or via email at hello@kytebaby.com to receive a full refund and disposal instructions. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kyte-Baby-Recalls-Slumber-Suits-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Sold-Exclusively-on-Kytebaby-com #kyte #infant #slumbersuits #flammability #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh1bi4pvJm/ The Guava Family company are recalling Guava Roam Strollers as their brakes may fail to operate or suddenly release the stroller leading to crashes, falls, and injuries. About  8,500 units were sold online at guavafamily.com and babylist.com. Stop using these dangerous strollers and contact Guava Family at 1-833-408-0493 or email the company at rs@realtimeresults.net to receive a free repair kit with instructions. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Guava-Family-Recalls-Roam-Strollers-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #guava #stroller #brakes #crashes #falls #injuries #infants #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCh0vcIshlX/ The Baofali Trading company now recalls Baofali 4-in-1 Microfiber Crib Safety Bumpers as these padded bumpers violate federal standards for preventing infant suffocation. About 390 bumpers were sold on temu.com Stop using these crib bumpers. To obtain a refund, cut the bumper in half, take a photo, and email it to 2540535966@qq.com or message Baofali Trading via Temu.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Baofali-Crib-Bumpers-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Ban-on-Crib-Bumpers-Sold-Exclusively-on-Temu-com-by-Unique-Person-Home-Goods #baofali #cribbumpers #padding #suffocation #infants #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChz8F6totg/ Wolf Appliances are recalling Wolf Dual Fuel Ranges with Infrared Griddles since they readily short-circuit if liquids spill on them.  This creates fire and burn hazards. About 44,000 units were sold in the U.S and about 1,400 were sold in Canada. Stop using these ranges and contact Wolf at 1-800-200-7820 or via email at support@wolfappliance.com to arrange a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Wolf-Appliance-Recalls-Dual-Fuel-Ranges-with-Infrared-Griddles-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards #wolf #range #griddle #shortcircuit #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChzVnbpSmf/ The Quad Lock company is recalling its MAG Battery Pack Wireless chargers have overheating battery packs that risk fires and burns. About 13,700 units were sold in the U.S. with an additional 1,580 sold in Canada online by Quad Lock’s website, Amazon, and by other third-party sellers. Stop charging and using these chargers.  To request a refund, do so at quadlockcase.net/recall and then dispose of the units at your local recycling facility.  For more information, call  Quad Lock at 1-833-362–9855 or email them at recall@quadlock.com.au. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Quad-Lock-MAG-Battery-Pack-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Imported-by-Quad-Lock #mag #charger #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChyr5LtE6z/ Govee is recalling  GoveeLife and Govee Smart Electric Space Heaters.  They overheat leading to fire and burn hazards.  Affected are model numbers H7130, H7131, H7132, H7133, H7134, and H7135. About 512,500 units were sold in the U.S and about 48,600 were sold in Canada online  by Amazon, Govee’s website, the Govee Home App, and TikTok Shop. Stop using these heaters, unplug them, and cut the power cord.  To receive a refund, mail a photo of the unit also showing the manufacturer’s label and serial number to Govee at recall.goveelife.com/heater-recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/GoveeLife-and-Govee-Smart-Electric-Space-Heaters-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Imported-by-Govee #govee #spaceheaters #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DCht8UZvkim/ Tala North America is recalling Muse Portable Lamps due to defective bulbs that cause lithium battery overheating.  Affected are lamps with batch codes 01/21, 01/22, 01/23, and 01/24. About 5300 lamps were sold online by West Elm, One Kings Lane, Lumens, Lulu & Georgia, Lightology, and Anthropologie. Stop using these lamps and contact Tala North America at 1-800-408-2226 or via the email productquality@tala.co.uk to receive a replacement bulb. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Tala-North-America-Recalls-Battery-Powered-Portable-Lamps-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #tala #muselamps #bulbs #lithiumionbatteries #overheating #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChtPvOJ9da/ Half of those using semaglutide and similar GLP-1 drugs consume fewer alcoholic beverages.  This according to a study presented to the Obesity Society’s 2024 meeting.  Reviewed were the records of more than 14,000 WeightWatcher’s participants who were using the diet drugs for as long as 9 months.   The data showed that 45% of those using the drugs decreased their use of alcohol, 52% had no change in drinking habits, and 2% increased their alcohol use.  Those who were drinking the most at baseline were most likely to stop drinking.  Diet drug users report a reduced craving for alcoholic drinks but also more severe side effects including hangovers and gastric distress if they did drink. This adds yet another benefit of GLP-1 drugs to the list already lengthening.  Whether these diet drugs can help treat alcoholism remains to be proven. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/do-patients-anti-obesity-drugs-decrease-alcohol-use-2024a1000kf9 #diet #glp1 #semagl

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChsez0tRa4/ Using AI, Harvard investigators now suggest that the prevalence of Long CoVid is 3-fold higher than once thought.  A Mass General Brigham medical informatics study just published in the journal Cell reviewed data from over 295,000 Massachusetts patients. The data revealed a Long CoVid prevalence of 23%.  Previous estimates pegged that prevalence at around 7%.  The use of AI permitted a rapid and accurate record review eliminating other conditions that clouded an accurate diagnosis. This new information underscores the need to avoid contracting CoVid.  If you haven’t already, do obtain the latest CoVid vaccine and plan to be re-vaccinated 2 to 3 times a year depending upon your age and other medical issues. https://www.cell.com/med/fulltext/S2666-6340(24)00407-0 #CoVid #longcovid #ai #vaccine

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChra0zuq0F/ Immunotherapy could help T lymphocytes eradicate cancer cells not only by boosting their immune reactivity but also by eliminating the cancer cell waste products that that make these killer cells sleepy.  So report University of Pittsburgh immunologists in the journal Nature Immunology. As cancer cells grow and multiply, they release the metabolic product lactic acid.  When this byproduct contacts killer T cells, it saps them of the energy they need to effectively cripple and kill cancer cells.  Lactic acid requires a transport protein MCT11 to enter T cells.  Blocking MCT11 activity keeps lactic acid out of the white cells and allows them to more effectively fight the cancer at least in mice. If blocking this lactic acid transporter turns out to energize human T cells in their fight against cancer, we may see it deployed in the battle against human cancer….. someday soon. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-024-01999-3 #tcells #killercells #lacticac

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DChqofdMImw/ More than 1 in 4 new mothers fall asleep while breastfeeding their newborns.  Doing so increases the risk of SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, nearly 67 times.  University of Virginia Family Medicine researchers report these worrisome findings in the journal Pediatrics after studying 1259 mothers. New mothers breastfeeding in bed were twice as likely to fall asleep as those feeding baby in a chair. Breastfeeding is highly recommended as it benefits both baby and mother in so many ways.  For baby, it improves nutrition, immunity, and general development.  For mom it helps with post-delivery weight loss, reduces depression, lowers breast and ovarian cancer risks, and saves money.  Do breastfeed but do so safely and AWAKE. https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/doi/10.1542/peds.2024-066072/199817/Mothers-Falling-Asleep-During-Infant-Feeding?redirectedFrom=fulltext?autologincheck=redirected #breastfeeding #dozing #SIDS #chair #bed