Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

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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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  • Moong Dal and Crunchy Green Gram spices carry salmonella

    08/08/2024 Duración: 23s

    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ZfHJuOhOx/ Bikano recalled its Moong Dal and Crunchy Green Gram due to potential Salmonella contamination. The company responsible is Thal Golden Spices Inc. For more information, you can contact them at 1-800-555-1234. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/thal-golden-spices-inc-recalls-product-because-possible-health-risk #moondal #greengram #spices #salmonella #infection #recall moondal, greengram, spices, salmonella, infection, recall

  • Lunds & Byerlys Guacamole has listeria

    08/08/2024 Duración: 22s

    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-YuNW2ROTX/ Lunds & Byerlys fresh guacamole products have listeria contamination.  Affected: use by date of 8/2/24.  Sold at Lunds & Byerlys Minnesota stores in Twin Cities and St. Cloud.  Destroy the guac or take it back for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/metro-produce-distributors-inc-recalls-fresh-guacamole-because-possible-health-risk #guacamole #lundsbyerlys #listeria #infection #recall

  • ProForm Dumbbell weights can detach and injure

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OWemKulr9/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the iFit company are recalling ProForm Rapid Strike 50 LB Adjustable Dumbbell Sets, model PAMSDB20.  The weight plates can detach from the handle leading to serious impact injuries to the user and bystanders. About 54,400 sets were sold in the US and about 650 were sold in Canada at ProForm.com, Amazon.com, DicksSportingGoods.com, Lowes.com and Walmart.com. Stop using these dumbbell sets and contact iFIT  at 1-833-680-4348 or via email at pamsdb20-recall@ifit.com to receive a free replacement molded tray. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/iFIT-Recalls-ProForm-50-LB-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard #proform #dumbbell #weights #handle #tray #impact #injuries #recall

  • Lancaster Plastic Restaurant High Chairs could dump your child

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OV04pOOOw/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Clark Associates are recalling Lancaster Table & Seating Standard Height Plastic Restaurant High Chairs.  The T-bar restraint in the front-middle of these chairs can detach leading to child occupant falls and injuries. About 27,140 of these high chairs were sold in the US and about 69 were sold in Canada at The Restaurant Store and online at therestaurantstore.com, webstaurantstore.com, clarkfoodserviceequipment.biz, quicksupply.com, and hometownprovisions.net. Stop using these recalled high chairs and register for a refund at lancastertableandseating.com.  For additional information, contact Clark Associates at 1-800-285-8172 or email the company at highchairs@lancastertableandseating.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Clark-Associates-Recalls-Lancaster-Table--Seating-Plastic-Restaurant-High-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #lancaster #restaurant #highchairs #falls #onijuries #recal

  • Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles combust on starting

    03/08/2024 Duración: 57s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OVK9cMO-v/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Kawasaki now recall all 2024 Kawasaki Mule PRO 1000 Off-Highway Utility Vehicles.  Starting these vehicles can lead to sudden combustion, fires, and burns.   About 19,100 of these off-highway vehicles were sold. Stop riding these vehicles and contact a Kawasaki dealing to schedule a free repair with ECU reprogramming and installation of a sub-harness.  For more information about this recall, contact Kawasaki at 1-866-802-9381. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Kawasaki-USA-Recalls-Mule-PRO-1000-Off-Highway-Utility-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #kawasaki #offhighway #mulePRO #combusion #fires #burns #recall

  • Essential Values Golf Grip contains toxic solvents

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OUa9hNkxr/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Torquay eTrading LLC have recalled Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and Golf Grip Kits.  This cleaning product is incorrectly labeled as safe and non-toxic when, in fact, it contains toxic petroleum distillates that poison if ingested. About 26,000 units were sold in the US and 3,400 were sold in Canada at Amazon.com, eBay.com, Walmart.com and essentialvalues.com. If you own this recalled golf grip solvent, contact Torquay eTrading at 1-347-587-8964 or via email at recall@essentialvalues.us to obtain a corrected product label to place on the bottle. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Torquay eTrading Recalls Essential Values Golf Grip Solvent and-Golf-Grip-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act #essentialvalues #golfgrip #solvent #toxic #labelling #poison #recall

  • Razor Icon electric scooters can steer you wrong

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTxzDN4nN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Razor company are recalling Razor Icon electric scooters.  The handlebar downtube separates from the floorboard leading to crashes and injuries. About 7300 of these e-scooters were sold at Target, Walmart, Best Buy, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Razor.com and other websites. Stop riding these scooters and contact Razor at 1-866-467-2967 to check to see if your scooter is involved in this recall and to receive a refund or coupon.  To receive either, you will return only the handlebars using a prepaid shipping label. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Razor-Recalls-Icon-Electric-Scooters-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #razor #escooter #steering #crashes #injuries #recall

  • Grand Rapids Wood dining chairs can collapse under you

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OTMEyvzN6/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Grand Rapids Chair Company are recalling Grand Rapids wood dining chairs.  These chairs shift, break, and collapse leading to falls and injuries.  Affected are model numbers W520, W520-11, W520-21, W520-31, and W520-33. About 5670 of these chairs were sold on special order from 2020 through June, 2024. Stop sitting on these recalled chairs and contact the Grand Rapids Chair Company at 1-866-453-4748, extension 147 or email them at retrofits@grandrapidschair.com to arrange for a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Grand-Rapids-Chair-Company-Recalls-Wood-Dining-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #grandrapids #chairs #dining #collapse #falls #injuries #recall

  • Ophanie Area Rugs light up

    03/08/2024 Duración: 52s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OSjIXOEjh/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Ophanie company recall Ophanie Large Pink Area Rugs.  These rugs fail to meet federal flammability standards for carpets and rugs, creating fire and burn hazards. About 5200 of these rugs were sold on amazon.com. Remove these recalled rugs from your home and contact Ophanie at 1-888-281-8150 or email at recall@liyi99.com. To receive the refund, you must cut the rug in half and email a photo of the destroyed carpet to the company. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ophanie-Area-Rugs-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Regulations-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Ophanie #ophanie #rug #flammability #fires #burns #recall

  • Besrey Twins Strollers can entrap, dump, and choke

    03/08/2024 Duración: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ORxN_Pbw8/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Besrey are recalling Besrey Twins Strollers due to multiple safety violations.  The front seat can entrap a child, the faulty restraint system and rear seat enclosure can lead to falls, and the foam padding in the grab bar can lead to choking should a child bite it. About 3,045 of these twin strollers were sold exclusively on amazon.com. Stop using the strollers and contact Besrey at 1-888–310-6265 or via email at support@besrey.com for information regarding product disposal and a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Stiger-Recalls-Besrey-Twins-Strollers-Due-to-Entrapment-Fall-and-Choking-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Strollers-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com #besrey #twins #stroller #entrapment #falls #choking #recall

  • Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters wont stop

    03/08/2024 Duración: 51s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ORKXDxGlE/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the DGL Group are recalling Hover-1 Dynamo E-scooters as they have faulty brakes leading to crashes and serious injuries. About 4200 scooters were sold online at walmart.com. Stop using these recalled e-scooters and contact the DGL Group at 1-844-451-7300 for instructions regarding refunds. To receive a refund, you will be required to provide photographs of the E-scooter serial number and severed motor cable. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Dynamo-E-Scooters-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Crash-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Walmart-com #hover1 #escooter #brakes #crashes #injuries #recall

  • Beberoad  Travel Bassinets could dump your baby

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OQS2OtOYW/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Beberoadlove recall Beberoad  New Moon Travel Bassinets.  These bassinets violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products as they lack a stand, creating fall and injury hazards. Affected is model number TB999 – 1, manufactured on or after June 23, 2022. About 1940 of these bassinets were sold online at beberoad.com, walmart.com, and amazon.com. Immediately stop using these recalled bassinets and contact Beberoadlove at 1-334-316-0066 or via the email service@beberoad.com for instructions regarding safe disposal of the product and a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Beberoad-Love-New-Moon-Travel-Bassinets-Recalled-Due-to-Fall-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Sold-by-Beberoadlove #beberoadlove #bassinet #sleeping #stand #fall #injury #recall

  • Papablic Archie Infant Swings suffocate

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OGHMIvk6R/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Shenzhen Two Pony company are recalling Papablic Archie Infant Swings.  These swings violate federal safety standards for infant sleep products because they have an incline angle of greater than 10°. The swings also have button batteries that are accessible and labeling violations. About 2700 swings were sold at Amazon.com and papablic.com. Do not let your baby use the swings and contact the company at 1-855-214-2723 or email them at info@papablic.com in order to obtain a full refund. You will have to submit a photo of the destroyed swing. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Papablic-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-Violations-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Infant-Sleep-Products-Imported-by-Shenzhen-Two-Pony #papablic #infant #swing #sleeping #suffocation #buttonbattery #recall

  • Peace Sports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles have multiple safety flaws

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OFFy0OFhN/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Peace Industry Group are recalling Peace Sports Youth All-Terrain Vehicles. These ATVs violate multiple federal ATV safety standards. Their handlebars create laceration hazards, their parking brakes failed to hold, they lack safety reflectors, and they have unsafe foot guards. About 1000 of these, ATVs were sold at AutoWorx Sales LLC, Daryl’s Motorcycle Service, Hialeah Scooters, LJS Repairs LLC, M&M Small Engines, Marobo Motors, Motor Werks LLC, One Stop Automotive Repair LLC, Scooters & Small Engine Repairs, Solano Cycles, Unique Motorsports, Wild Hogs Scooters and Motorsports LLC, and other authorized dealerships nationwide. Stop permitting your children to ride these recalled ATVs and contact Peace Industry Group at 1-888-855-6031 for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Peace-Industry-Group-Recalls-Youth-All-Terrain-Vehicles-ATVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-and-Violation-of-Federal-A

  • Lowe's wall mirrors can stab you

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OEUFDRy4U/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Huahong Art Home Shares are recalling Origin 21 oval and rectangle, black framed wall mirrors.  These mirrors tend to detach from the metal plate that is used to suspend them leading to falling mirrors, lacerations, and impact injuries. About 27,400 of these mirrors were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at lowes.com. Immediately take these mirrors down from your walls and contact Huahong Art Home Shares at 1-888-803-0488 or via the email wall mirrors at real time results.net in order to receive a full refund. You will be asked to email photos of the mirror. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Origin-21-Wall-Mirrors-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes-Stores-Recalled-Due-to-Laceration-and-Impact-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Huahong-Art-Home-Shares #lowes #wallmirror #detach #lacerations #injuries #recall

  • LED light up toys contain dangerous button batteries

    03/08/2024 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-ODjojOObe/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Attom Tech now recall LED light up jelly ring toys. These toys contain button batteries that are readily accessible by small children leading to dangers of ingestion internal chemical burns, gastrointestinal damage, and even death. About 4100 of these lighted toys were sold exclusively at Amazon.com. Take these light up jelly ring toys away from your children and contact Attom Tech at 1-800-252-8968 or via email at support@attomtech.com to receive instructions regarding proper disposal of the product and receipt of a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Attom-Tech-Recalls-LED-Light-up-Jelly-Ring-Toys-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulations-for-Battery-Operated-Toys-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com #attom #led #toys #button #batteries #ingestion #gastrointestinal #burns #recall

  • Echo backpack blowers leak gasoline

    03/08/2024 Duración: 55s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OCRvuu6v-/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Echo company are recalling Echo gas powered backpack blowers. The fuel line is leaky and this creates fire and burn hazards. About 3900 of these leaf blowers were sold. Stop using these recalled blowers and contact an authorized echo dealer to arrange for free installation of a new replacement fuel line. For more information, contact echo at 1-800-432-3246 we submit a communication electronically at echo-usa.com/customer–support. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/ECHO-Recalls-Gas-Powered-Backpack-Blowers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #echo #leafblower #fuelline #gasleak #fire #burn #recall

  • Avocado mattress pads make good kindling

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OBlJVO4bj/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Avocado Mattress Company now recall Avocado Organic Cotton Mattress Pads. These recalled mattress pads violate federal flammability standards for mattress pads creating a fire hazard. About 55,480 of these mattress pad protectors were sold at aAocado stores nationwide and online at avocadogreenmattress.com. Stop sleeping on these recalled mattress pads and contact Avocado Green Mattress Company to obtain free replacement mattress pads shipped pre-paid. To receive the replacement mattress pads, cut the mattress pad in half, write the date and put your initials on the mattress pad law label before uploading photos to avocadogreenmattress.com/pages/recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mattress-Pads-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Mattress-Pad-Flammability-Regulation-Manufactured-by-Avocado-Mattress #avocado #mattresspad #flammability #fires #burns #recall

  • Brompton foldable bicycles can steer you wrong

    03/08/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C-OAxi9Oj6b/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Bromton bicycles Inc. now recall, Brompton TL foldable bicycles. The connection between the handlebars and the front wheel loosens leading to loss of control, crashes,  and falls. The clamping bolts connecting the handlebars to the front wheel become loose.  About 1080 of these bicycles were sold in the United States and 31 were sold in Canada at independent bike dealers in Bromton Junction stores nationwide and online at us.brompton.com. Stop riding these recalled bicycles and contact an authorized Brompton dealer to schedule a free repair with tightening of the steerer clamp bolts on the handlebar stem.  For more information, reach Brompton at 1-833-507-7975 or via email support@brompton.co.uk. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Brompton-T-Line-Foldable-Bicycles-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #bromptonfoldablebikes #steering #crashes #falls #injury #recall

  • Supercore Hard Steel Male Dietary Supplements Are Contaminated

    18/07/2024 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C9lMzeCtgX7/ The Food and Drug Administration and Supercore Products Group now recall Hard Steel Capsules & Gold Hard Steel Plus Liquid.  These products are contaminated with sildenafil and acetaminophen.  Sildenafil, Viagra, is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor used to treat erectile dysfunction. It poses a danger for those taking any nitrate-containing medication such as nitroglycerin.  Excess acetaminophen, a pain killer, can produce liver damage.  Affected are products sold from 1.1.24 through 7.5.24. If you have these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Supercore Products Group at 1-800-573-5933 or e-mail them at customersupport@hardsteelusa.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supercore-products-group-inc-issues-voluntary-worldwide-recall-hard-steel-capsules-gold-hard-steel #supercore #hardsteel #men #ed #sildenafid #viagra #nitrates #recall

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