Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20fXIRrms5/ The FDA and the Haleon company are recalling Robitussin Honey CF Max Day Adult and Robitussin Honey CF Max Nighttime Adult cough syrups due to fungal contamination.  These over-the-counter medications are a particular threat to those with weak immune systems.  The affected lot numbers are T08730-33, T08740-42, and T10808-10. If you have any of these products and lots, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  Additional information is available at the Haleon Customer relations number 1-800-245-1040 or via email at mystory.us@haleon.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haleon-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-robitussin-honey-cf-max-day-adult-and-robitussin-honey-cf #haleon #robitussin #honey #cf #cough #syrup #fungus #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20c0oKLD-B/ The FDA and the Truong Giang Distributor Corporation are recalling Golden Owl Dried Mango since it contains undeclared sulfites. Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  If you bought these dried mangos, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Truong Giang at 1-215-456-1883. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/truong-giang-distributor-corp-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-dried-mango #goldenowl #mango #sulfites #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20b_plLTbh/ The FDA and Neptune Resources, LLC are recalling all lots of Neptune's Fix Elixir, Neptune's Fix Extra Strength Elixir, and Neptune's Fix Tablets  as these products contain tianeptine.  This compound, sometimes called “gas station heroin,” can stimulate mu opioid receptors leading to blood pressure elevation, rapid pulse rate, arrythymias, respiratory depression, suicides, and death. Do not consume or permit your children or teens to consume these products.  Either destroy the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, call Neptune Resources at 1-816-256- 2071. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/neptune-resources-llc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-neptunes-fix https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/popularly-known-as-gas-station-heroin-tianeptine-is-being-sold-as-a-dietary-supplement-with-deadly-outcomes/ar-BB1hqLBC   #neptune #tianeptine #opioid #cardiac #r

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20bRIlLFLL/ The FDA and Byrne Dairy, Inc. are recalling Byrne Dairy Mighty Fine Chocolate Ice Cream due to undeclared peanuts.  The affected product is sold in half gallon cartons with a Last Date of Sale of 10/4/2024.  Those with an allergy to peanuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The product was sold in upstate New York. Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call the company at 1-315-627-1319 or or use the email info@byrne1933.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/byrne-dairy-recalls-mighty-fine-chocolate-ice-cream-half-gallons-dated-1042024-due-undeclared #byrne #chocolate #icecream #peanuts #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20acCyr2UI/ The FDA and the Quaker Oats Company has extended their recall of Quaker Granola bars, cereals, Cap’ Crunch products, Games Marias cereal,  Gatorade bars, Munchies mixes, and snack boxes to include Quaker Chewy Dipps Llama Rama Bars as they have salmonella contamination.  The product is no longer for sale but does have a Best Before date of February 10-11, 2024. Salmonella can trigger a serious gastroenteritis which can progress to a fatal outcome in the very young, elders, and those with weakened immune systems. If you have these bars in your cabinets, dispose of them safely.  More information is available at Quaker Consumer Relations by calling 1-800-492-9322. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/update-quaker-issues-revised-recall-notice-additional-product-due-possible-health-risk #quaker #granola #cereals #bars #gamesmarias #captcrunch #gatorade #munchies #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20ZWPWrxGg/ The CPSC and Clark Associates are recalling Lancaster Table & Seating branded Allegro plastic side chairs that are used outdoors since they break apart landing the user on the ground with injuries.   About 53,800 of these glass-reinforced polypropylene chairs were sold in 14 different colors to restaurants and consumers online at webstaurantstore.com and therestaurantstore.com. If you have any of these chairs at home or at work, stop sitting on them.  Contact Clark Associates at 1-844-895-5694 our via the email allegro@lancastertableandseating.com to receive a full refund or a store credit.  To receive the refund, you must submit a photo with the chair clearly labeled “DO NOT USE” in paint or thick, permanent marker. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Clark-Associates-Recalls-Lancaster-Table-Seating-Brand-Allegro-Plastic-Side-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #lancaster #allegro #chairs #collapse #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20YXkorUag/ The CPSC and Pacific Cycle are recalling Ascend Cabrillo and Minaret Electric Bikes due to defective wiring harnesses that overheat during battery charging leading to fires and burns. About 1700 electric bikes were sold at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s stores nationwide and online at basspro.com and cabelas.com. Stop riding and especially stop charging these e-bikes.  Go online and enter your bike’s serial number at pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls to confirm that your bike is part of the recall.  If so, return the bike to Bass Pro Shops or Cabela’s to receive a refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Pacific-Cycle-Recalls-E-Bikes-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #ascend #ebike #wiringharness #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20XhsErpLj/ There CPSC and the LordRoadS company are recalling Yaomiao Children’s Rhinestone Silver Tiaras as they contain lead levels that exceed those considered save by federal regulations.  Lead is toxic to a child’s developing brain. About 12,440 of these toy tiaras were sold on amazon.com. Take these toxic tiaras away from your children and contact LordRoadS via email at simlordroadple@163.com or online at their Amazon storefront in order to obtain a refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Yaomiao-Childrens-Rhinestone-Silver-Tiaras-Recalled-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-LordRoadS #tiaras #rhinestone #lead #poisoning #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C20WvIurmoL/ The CPSC and the Visual Comfort & Company now recall Maverick Coastal 60-inch Outdoor Ceiling Fans as these fan’s blades tend to break and fly off creating impact injury hazards.  Affected is Model number 3MGMR60XXX. About 6400 of these ceiling fans were sold in the US and about 200 were sold in Canada at Home Depot, Circa Lighting and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Build.com, Wayfair.com. Stop using these fans and contact Visual Comfort at 1-888-475-1136 or via the email techlightingcs@visualcomfortco.com to obtain free replacement blades.  The company will pay for blade installation by a certified electrician. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Visual-Comfort-Co.-Recalls-Maverick-Coastal-Outdoor-Ceiling-Fans-Due-to-Impact-Injury-Hazard #maverickCoastal #ceilingfan #blades #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gwi0srLrq/ The FDA and Big Island Candies are recalling Big Island Makana Brownie Assortment Box due to undeclared peanut allergen.  Those with an allergy to peanuts could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is batch code RFFIC326760. This brownie assortment was sold during late December, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii. If you bought this assortment or received it as a souvenir gift and have a peanut allergy, do not consume these brownies.  If you live in Hawaii, return the product to on of the Big Island Candies stores.  If not, contact the company at 1.800.935.5510 (ext. 283) or via email at customerservice@bigislandcandies.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/big-island-candies-issues-allergen-alert-undeclared-peanuts-makana-brownie-assortment #bigisland #brownies #peanuts #allergies #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gv42ZLKzJ/ The FDA and BrightFarms now recall BrightFarms Spinach and Salad Kits due to listeria monocytogenes 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.  The affected products have best by dates of 1/11-20/2024. This bagged baby spinach and salad kits were sold in: Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. Do not consume these products and return them to the place of purchase.  For more information, contact BrightFarms at 1-866-857-8745 or via email at  info@brightfarms.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/brightfarms-recalls-spinach-and-salad-kits-because-possible-health-risk-result-supplier-element\ #brightfarms #spinach #saladkit #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gvH7wrhbY/ The FDA and the Hans Kissle company are recalling No Brand Mexican Style Quinoa Salad as it contains undeclared egg and soy.  Those with allergies to egg and soy could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this product.  Affected product has a use by date of 1/22/24. This product was sold at Hannaford Supermarkets in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Maine, and Vermont. If you purchased this product, return it to the place of purchase.  For more information, contact the Hans Kissle company at 1-978-556-4500. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hans-kissle-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-soy-egg-hans-kissle-mexican-style-quinoa-salad #nobrand #quinoasalad #egg #soy #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2guduVLcb2/ The FDA and Whitley’s Peanut Factory are recalling Whitley’s Peanut Factory Deluxe Nut Mix as some of the product’s tins contain Whit’s Party Mix that contains, in addition to the almonds shown on the label, peanuts, milk, soy, wheat, and sesame. Those with allergies to these ingredients could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this product.  The affected lot codes are MFG 22823, MFG 25023, MFG 25823, MFG 29323;, and MFG 35623. If you have tins with the affected lot numbers, you may contact Whitley’s at 1-800-470-2244 or via the email CustomerCare@WhitleysPeanut.com for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/whitleys-peanut-factory-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-milk-soy-wheat-and-sesame-limited #whitelyspeanut #nutmix #peanuts #milk #soy #wheat #sesame #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gt3QHLzpD/ They FDA and Rong Shing are recalling Lian Sheng Dried Plums and Dried Tangerine Plums as they contain undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume these products.  Affected are products with an expiration date of 5/31/2024. If you purchased these dried plums, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Rong Shing at 1-718-308-1177. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rong-shing-trading-ny-inc-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-lian-sheng-dried-tangerine-plum #liansheng #driedplums #sulfites #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gtEYmLnsG/ The FDA and Al Amir Fresh Foods are recalling Al Amir brand hummus dip products due to undeclared sesame and Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt due to undeclared milk. Those with an allergy to sesame and/or milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume these products. Affected products have a best by date of 1/25/2024 an have a 45 day refrigerated life after that date. These Al Amir products are being sold in Oregon and Washington state. If you or family members or visitors have sesame or milk allergies, return these products to the place of purchase.  For more details about this recall, reach the company at 1-503-780-0340 or via email at lydiapack3@gmail.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/al-amir-fresh-foods-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-hummus-dip-products-and-undeclared-milk #alamir #hummus #tzatziki #sesame #milk #allergies #recall 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gsdVaLykk/ The CPSC and Home Design are recalling Home Design Upholstered Low Profile Standard and Platform Beds are they readily sag, break, and collapse leading to falls and injuries to bed occupants.  Affected are the following part numbers: 80002, 80032, 80053, 80055, and 80071. About 527,177 frames were sold in the US and about 55,847 were sold in Canada at Wayfair, Walmart.com, and Overstock.com. Stop sleeping on these defective bed frames and contact Home Design at 1-833-383-2967 for via email at recall@homedesign-us.com to receive free replacement slats and side rails after you email photos the bed with its law label or proof of its purchase. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Home-Design-Recalls-Upholstered-Low-Profile-Standard-and-Platform-Beds-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards #homedesign #bed #collapse #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2gryObrg-3/ The CPSC and Steamist now recall Steamist Tilt-Up Bath & Shower Seats as their wall mounting brackets and seat rods tend to corrode and break leading to falls and injuries.  Affected are model numbers SBS-101BN, SBS-101PN, SBS-101PC or SBS-101ORB. About 3900 of these seats were sold in the US, about 733 were sold in Canada, and about 126 were sold in Mexico at specialty plumbing supply outlets. Stop sitting on these wall-mounted bath and shower seats and contact Steamist at at 1-866-968-2250 or via the email recall@steamist.com to check if your product is included in the recall and to participate in the recall. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Steamist-Recalls-Wall-Mounted-Tilt-Up-Bath-Shower-Seats-Due-to-Fall-and-Laceration-Hazards #steamist #bath #shower #seats #brackets #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2grFB9r4wK/ The CPSC and Bokser Home are recalling Bokser Home 100% Cotton Mattress Pads as they violate federal flammability regulations for mattress pads and create fire and burn hazards. About 2300 mattress pads were sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Belk, Macy’s, Target, Bokser Home Outlet, and Fernish B2B stores nationwide and online at BedBathandBeyond.com, BokserHome.com and Bokserhomeoutlet.com. Stop sleeping on these recalled mattress pads and contact Bokser Home at1-888-216-4403 or via email at support@bokserhome.com for a full refund.  To get the refund, you must cut the pad with scissors and email the company of a photo of the destroyed mattress. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bokser-Home-Recalls-Mattress-Pads-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Mattress-Pad-Flammability-Regulation #bokser #mattresspad #flammable #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2f6qU6rRks/ If you just obtained a supply of Narcan, that is Emergent Biosolutions brand of naloxone hydrochloride, its shelf life has now been extended by one year from 3 to 4 years.  So says the FDA, but this extension only applies to Narcan manufactured after January 17, 2024.  The Narcan sitting on your shelf continues with the expiration date shown on the product. Naloxone, the compound in Narcan, is a lifesaving drug that reverses the respiratory depression and other effects of opioids.  As of March, 2023, the drug was made available over-the-counter as the Narcan nasal spray.  RiVive branded naloxone nasal spray came on the market for over-the-counter distribution in July, 2023, and the first generic naloxone over-the-counter nasal spray, manufactured by Padagis, became available in August, 2023. The FDA has approved these 3 over-the-counter opioid-reversal products with the goal of encouraging wide distribution and ready availability in crisis situations.  If

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C2f5_jWrN1s/ The search for a reversible male contraceptive technique has found a new possibility.  A Virginia company named Contraline announces ADAM, an injectable gel that can prevent the flow of sperm from the testes into the urethra and then out of the male’s body.  Introduced with a needle injection into each vas deferens, the procedure is carried out under local, regional, or a light general anesthetic over a 20 minute period.   The company has tested the ADAM procedure on 23 men aged 25 to 65 years at 3 sites in Australia.  The gel could be implanted in all participants and led to a 99-100% reduction in sperm within a month after implantation.  The water-based gel is expected to last 2 years and spontaneously dissolve thereafter.  The company is currently testing techniques for on-demand gel removal. https://www.medicaldaily.com/male-contraception-novel-product-lasting-effects-reversibility-like-iuds-shows-positive-results-471240 #malecontraception #reversibl