Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tbf-xrgJ5/ The FDA and Reckitt/Mead Johnson Nutrition are recalling certain batches of Nutramigen due to contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii,  This bacterium can causes life-threatening systemic infections and meningitis.  The affected batches are: ZL3FRW, ZL3FPE, ZL3FXJ, ZL3FQD, ZL3FMH, ZL3FHG all with a Use By date of 1/1/25. Do not feed this recalled infant formula to your baby.  If your product has been recalled, contact the company at 1-866-534-9986 or by email at consumer.relations@rb.com to receive a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/reckittmead-johnson-nutrition-voluntarily-recalls-select-batches-nutramigen-hypoallergenic-infant #nutramigen #bacteria #contamination #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1taqFoLVjj/ The CPSC and Perch, Amusty Inc., and Bingo Deals are recalling Litti City Premier Doctor Playset and Teacher Purse Set, Litti Pritti Stylist Handbag Set, and Prextex Slime Eggs as they all contain unsafe levels of phthalates.  The teacher set, the handbag set, and the egg also contain toxic lead levels.   About 205,000 of these toys were sold online ate amazon.com and walmart.com.  The handbag playlet was also sold at Ocean State Job Lots. Take these playsets and the slime eggs aways from your kids and contact Perch at 1-888-359-4676 or via email at playsets@realtimeresults.net for information about refunds and product destruction and disposal.  You’ll need to provide photo proof of destruction. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Litti-City-and-Litti-Pritti-Dress-up-Playsets-and-Prextex-Slime-Eggs-Recalled-Due-to-Violations-of-Federal-Phthalates-and-Lead-Content-Bans-Imported-by-Perch-Amusty-and-Bingo-Deals-Recall-Alert #perch #litti #playsets #phthalate

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1taGAurlpM/ The CPSC and Pella are recalling Pella Architect Series Casement Windows are the window may detach and fall out of its frame creating injury hazards. About 12,000 of these casement windows were sold at Pella Window and Door stores, Lowe’s, ABC Supply, Allied Building Products, Builders First Source, Builders Supply Co, Inc., Hammond Lumber Company, McCoy’s Building Supply, National Lumber, and The Carter Companies stores. Keep these recalled casement windows shut and locked.  Contact Pella at 1-888-276-7624 to schedule a free repair by company approved repair technicians. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Pella-Recalls-Casement-Windows-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert #pella #casement #windows #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tZQRQrpZG/ The CPSC and Brandline are recalling HEAO 4-in-1 High Chairs that are marketed for infant sleep as they recline more than 10 degrees in violation of federal guidelines for safe sleep and risk baby suffocation.  These high chairs also have features that risk finger lacerations and body part entrapment. About 820 high chairs were sold online at amazon.com. Do not place your child in these highchairs.  Contact Brandline at 1-302-261-5366 or via e-mail at maxlead.us@gmail.com for information regarding refunds and safe product disposal. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Brandline-Recalls-HEAO-High-Chairs-Due-to-Risk-of-Suffocation-Entrapment-and-Laceration-Hazards-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Standards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com #heao #brandline #highchair #suffocation #laceration #entrapment #recall

The CPSC and DGL Group Ltd. are recalling Hover-1 Helix hoverboards are their lithium ion batteries overheat leading to fires and burns.  The affected hoverboards have serial numbers containing 15914, 19203, or 19988 as the fifth of the six-code serial number on the board’s bottom label.  About 25,000 boards were sold online at walmart.com and amazon.com. Stop riding these hoverboards and contact DGL at 1-888-556-8426 for instructions regarding receipt of a free replacement board. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Helix-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #hover1 #helix #hoverboard #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tXlqRLxCx/ The CPSC and FeraDyne Outdoors are recalling the safety harnesses sold with Rhino Tree/Laddeer Stands as they fail to comply with voluntary industry safety standards leading to stitching rips that create fall hazards for any users. About 50,000 of these tree/ladder stands with safety harnesses were sold at Dick’s Merchandising & Supply, Orscheln Farm & Home, and hunting and supply stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites. Discontinue use of these tree stand safety harnesses and contact FeraDyne Outdoors at 1-800-787-7589  or via email at rhinostandsrecall@feradyne.com to check if your tree stand safety harness is included in the recall.  If so, the company will give you instructions about obtaining a free replacement safety harness.  You should plan to submit photo proof that you have destroyed the defective safety harness. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/FeraDyne-Outdoors-Recalls-Rhino-Tree-Stands-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #rhin

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tW-wyr-EU/ The CPSC and Klein Tools now recall Klein Tools KTB1000 and Backfire PAC1000 Power Stations.  The inverter boards within these devices tend to overheat driving fires and burns. About 3800 power stations were sold at industrial distributors and electrical wholesalers nationwide. Immediately discontinue use of these power stations and return them to the place of purchase.   For more information, call Klein Tools at 1-800-527-3099. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Klein-Tools-Recalls-Blackfire-and-Klein-Tools-Power-Stations-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #kleintools #backfire #powerstations #inverter #overheating #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tVlg6Ljrb/ The CPSC and TJX now recall all foldable wood and rope bistro set chairs sold by Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Homesense and Sierra stores nationwide as they tend to collapse whiles a person is seated in them leading to falls and injuries. About 29,000 folding chairs were sold nationwide at these stores and online at Homegoods.com, TJmaxx.tjx.com, Marshalls.com, and Sierra.com. Stop sitting in these folding chairs and contact TJX at 1-888-520-0157 for information regarding refunds and chair disposal.  You can also return these chairs to the place of purchase. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/TJX-Recalls-Foldable-Wood-and-Rope-Bistro-Set-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #tjx #foldingchairs #collapse #falls #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tVlg6Ljrb/ The CPSC and the FNA Group, Inc. are recalling Simpson Gas Pressure Washers with Electric Starters.  The lithium batteries in the electric starter systems overheating leading to burn and fire injuries. About 2930 pressure washers were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and at lowes.com. Do not use these pressure washers.  Contact FNA Group Inc. at 1-866-733-8468 or via email at voluntaryrecall@simpsoncleaning.com to obtain instructions regarding a free repair with replacement of the lithium battery with a lead acid battery. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/FNA-Group-Recalls-Simpson-Pressure-Washers-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-at-Lowes #simpson #pressurewasher #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1tUgZ3rfdX/ The CPSC and Blendjet have recalled BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders due to unit overheating and blade fragmentation with risks of fire and laceration hazards.  Affected are units with serial numbers that have their first four digits between 5201 and 5542.  About 4.8 million mini blenders were sold in the US and about 117,000 were sold in Canada at Costco, Walmart, Target and other stores nationwide and online at BlendJet.com. Stop using these mini blenders and keep them away from children.  To obtain a replacement, you must remove and cut the rubber seal from the base of the blender into more than three pieces and email the photo which shows the serial number on the bottom of the unit and the rubber seal in pieces to BlendJet at safety@blendjet.com.  For more information, call the company at 1-844-334-0562. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/BlendJet-Recalls-4-8-Million-BlendJet-2-Portable-Blenders-Due-to-Fire-and-Laceration-Hazards #blendjet #blender #blad

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1stgJWLSHL/ The CSPC and Joybuy Marketplace Express have recalled Relax 5mm Science Kit, Large Hematite Magnets Magnetic Stones Building Blocks.  These tiny magnets are easily ingested by small children and attract to one another or another metal object leading to intestinal perforations, twisting, blockage, infections and even death.  Seven such deaths have been reported. About 4240 units were sold exclusively online at walmart.com. Take these magnet toy kits and magnets away from your children and contact Joybuy at 1-302-426-4543 or via email at oversea-service@jd.com to receive a prepaid mailing labels to return the product for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/High-Powered-Magnetic-Balls-Recalled-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Sold-Exclusively-on-Walmart-com-through-Joybuy #relax #magnets #ingestion #perforations #volvulus #obstruction #infection #recall l

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1KoCuFLPJI/ Here’s wishing you a happy holiday.  If you already celebrated it, Happy Chanukah.  Have a happy, healthy, and safe celebration as you welcome in 2024.   I’ll return in the first week of January with more health news and views as well as CPSC and FDA recall reports. Till then, keep a smile on your face and your body in motion, these are the best medicines. Cheers, Dr. Howard Smith #happyholidays2023

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1It63tLHCz/ The FDA and the RDK Corporation now recall Racine Danish Raspberry Kringles as they contain undeclared pecans.  Those with pecan allergies can develop serious allergic reactions.  Affected are those kringles with lot code 23299. These kringles have been sold in Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Do not consume these pastries.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact the company’s quality assurance department at 1-262-633-1819 or via the email cheyer@kringle.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/rdk-corp-dba-racine-danish-kringles-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-pecans-14oz-raspberry #racinedanish #kringle #raspberry #pecans #allergy #recall 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1ItNqbLh5X/ The FDA and Bobo’s now recall Bobo’s Peach Oat Bars as they contain undeclared coconut.  Those with allergies or sensitivities to tree nuts and coconut would develop serious allergic reactions should they ingest this product.  The affected product bears the Lot numbers 3J27111, 3J21111, or 3K01111 with Best By dates of  7/17-28/24. Do not consume these bars and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Bobo’s by calling 1-303-938-1977 or via the email info@eatbobos.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bobos-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-product #bobos #oatbars #coconut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Isg0frwtH/ The FDA and WS Global, Inc. are recalling all lots of Himalayan Pain Relief Tea.  This product contains the prescription drugs diclofenac and dexamethasone.  Diclofenac is an NSAID analgesic and dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid.  These drugs may interact with other medications a consumer may be taking. This tea was sold online at amazon.com.   Do not consume this tea. If you have speak with members of your medical team to discuss possible drug interactions and a safe discontinuation of the product due to its corticosteroid contents.  For more information, reach WS Global at 1-347-925-1755 or via email at wsnyinc@outlook.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ws-global-issues-nationwide-recall-himalayan-pain-relief-tea-due-presence-hidden-drug-ingredients #himalayan #tea #diclofenac #dexamethasone #druginteractions #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Ir4LeLUkt/ The FDA and Valley View Candies are recalling all Valley View fudge products as they contain undeclared eggs.  The products include: Peanut Butter Fudge, Maple Nut Fudge, Chocolate Fudge, and Chocolate Walnut Fudge. These products were sold in Iowa at the following retail outlets: Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh, Otter Creek Store, Edgewood Locker, Benders, By The Spoonful, Country View Dairy, and Unionland Feeds. Do not consume these products but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Valley View Candies a 1-563-245-2141. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/valley-view-candies-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-fudge-products #valleyviewcandies #fudge #listeria #infection #recall

Fresh Express and Publix Spinach Is Contaminated Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1IqytHrEu5/ The FDA and Press Express have recalled Fresh Express and Publix Spinach both with a product code of G332 and a use by date of December 13-14, 2023 since they have listeria monocytogenes contamination. These products were sold in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC, TN and VA. Do not consume this spinach.  Discard the product carefully and contact Fresh Express Consumer Response Center at 1-800-242-5472 to obtain a full refund or more information. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fresh-express-announces-recall-limited-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk #freshexpress #publix #spinach #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1Ii1j7rEXs/ The FDA and The Quaker Oats Company have recalled Quaker granola bars and granola cereals since specific products in these categories have salmonella contamination.  A list of all impacted products may be found at www.quakergranolarecall.com/. These Quaker Oats products are sold throughout all of the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and Saipan.  These contaminated bars are also found in Wine Country Gift Baskets. If you bought any products in these categories, do not consume them until you have checked the online list or called Quaker Consumer Relations at 1-800-492-9322.  If your product has been recalled, you are entitled to a full refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/quaker-recalls-granola-bars-and-granola-cereals-due-possible-health-risk https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/houdini-inc-recalls-gift-baskets-quaker-oats-chewy-granola-bars-because-possible-health-risk #quakeroats #g

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1IhktEL--N/ The FDA and Chang Farm are recalling Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts with the sell-by date of December 13th, 2023 as they are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.   These bean sprouts are sold in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and Maryland. Do not consume these bean sprouts.  Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information, call Chang Farm at 413-522-0234 or 413-222-5519. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/chang-farm-recalls-natures-wonder-mung-bean-sprouts-because-possible-health-risk #natureswonder #beansprouts #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1IgQ7Br-Rw/ The FDA and Herold’s Salads of Cleveland are recalling variously branded deli salads due to listeria contamination.  The bacterium causes serious and sometimes life-threatening infections in the very young, in elders, and in those with weak immune systems.  It also triggers miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected brands include: Southern Potato, Original Potato, Rotini Garden, Greek Orzo, Black Bean and Corn Salsa, Fireland Deli Potato, Amish Macaroni, Amish Potato, Amish Wedding, Original Macaroni, and Poppyseed Pasta Salads. These contaminated salads were sold  throughout the Cleveland metro area and in Akron, Amherst, Ashkland, Bedford, Concord, Canton, Cuyahoga Falls, Fremont, Grafton, Jeromesville, Kirtland, Lakewood, Lodi, Mentor, Newton Falls, Niles, North Royalton, Rittman, Rocky River, Rootstown, Strongsville, and Vermillion. Do not consume these salads but return them to the place of purchase for a refund, For more information, call Harold’s Sal