Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yJ0k8resR/ The FDA and the Global Veg Corp. are recalling all lots and codes of its 5 lb packages of “AVIATOR brand Sundried Tomato Halves”, Lot#060923/1 due to undeclared sulfites. If you, your family members, or visitors to you household have sulfite allergies, return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Global Veg at 1-201-367-0517. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/consumer-alert-global-veg-corp-issues-alert-undeclared-sulfites-sundried-tomato-halves #aviator #sundriedtomatohalves #sulfites #allergies #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yJNIqrkEN/ The CPSC and Softfunch Inc. now recall Foiresoft Zebra Roller Blinds as their looped operating cords create a strangulation hazard for children. About 9500 blinds were sold on amazon.com. Take these blinds down and contact Softfunch Inc. at 1-800-518-4391 or via email at recall.foiresoft@gmail.com to receive a full refund.  You must provide an emailed photo showing the destroyed product with cut cords. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Foiresoft-Zebra-Roller-Blinds-Recalled-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entanglement-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Softfunch-Recall-Alert #foiresoft #zebrarollerblinds #cords #strangulation #recall

Plugs Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yIefGLjOL/ The CPSC and Oreck now recall, or Oreck Discover Upright Vacuums. These appliances have electric cord plug prongs that tend to detach and remain in the electrical outlet when the vacuum is unplugged creating electrical shock hazards for users and bystanders. About 6200 of these upright vacuums were sold nationwide at independent Oreck dealers and online at acmetools.com, amazon.com, homedepot.com, and oreck.com. Immediately stop using these recalled vacuums and contact your local Oreck dealer or Oreck at 1-888-383-7000 to receive instructions on obtaining a free repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Oreck-Discover-Upright-Vacuums-Recalled-by-TTI-Floor-Care-Due-to-Electrical-Shock-Hazard #oreck #vacuum #plugs #shock #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yHylCLA5-/ The CPSC and Security Equipment Corp. now recall SABRE Aim & Fire Pepper Gel Spray with Training Canisters since these canisters lack the red nozzle on the valve stem required in order to supply pepper spray to pistol dispensers when needed.   About 4,000 of these canisters were sold a sporting goods stores nationwide and online at amazon,.com. Stop using these canisters and contact the Security Equipment Corporation at 1-800-325-9568 or email them at customer support@sabredred.com.  You will receive instructions regarding receipt of a free replacement product in the firm will supply a free shipping label for product return. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Security-Equipment-Recalls-SABRE-Aim-Fire-Pepper-Gel-Spray-Canisters-Due-to-Failure-to-Operate-in-an-Emergency #sabre #pepperspray #canisters #valve #malfunction #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yG2tcLp51/ The CPSC and Nap Queen are recalling Nap Queen 12-inch Maxima Hybrid Mattresses as they fail to meet the federal flammability standards for mattresses creating fire and burn hazards. About 1540 of these mattresses were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Overstock.com. Immediately discontinue sleeping on these mattresses.  Contact Nap Queen at 1-866-387-6239 to receive a free fitted flame-resistant cover that brings it in compliance with federal flammability standards. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Nap-Queen-Maxima-Hybrid-Mattresses-Recalled-by-Adven-Group-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standard #napqueen #mattress #flammability #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yGQAXLAFS/ The CPSC and the Mary Meyer Corp. recalling Bubba Bull Plush Toys , Style 45541 with date code 1945.  These toys have eyes that fall off leading to choking hazards for infants and toddlers.   About 1950 of these plush toys were sold at independent specialty stores nationwide and online at marymeyer.com. Take these plush toys away from your infants and toddlers and contact Mary Meyer by phone at 1-800-451-4387 or via email at Recall@marymeyer.com for a free replacement toy.  You’ll receive instructions about destruction and return of your toy in order to receive the replacement. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Mary-Meyer-Recalls-Bubba-Bull-Plush-Toys-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #marymeyer #plushtoys #eyes #foreignbodies #choking #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yFX3QrExf/ The CPSC and the Wet and Forget Inc are recalling Wet & Forget “Xtreme Reach” Outdoor Rapid Application Moss, Mold, Mildew & Algae Stain Remover with Hose End Nozzle as the hose end nozzle clip is defective allowing the cleaning solution to spray on users’ skin and into their eyes. About 2.7 million bottles of this stain remover were sold at Ace Hardware, Costco, Home Depot, Lowes, True Value, Walmart, and other home goods stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, SamsClubs.com,  walmart.com, and on other websites. Stop using this stain remover and contact Wet & Forget at 1-888-359-4623 or via email at nozzle@realtimeresults.net to receive a free replacement nozzle. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Wet-Forget-USA-Recalls-2-7-Million-Bottles-of-Xtreme-Reach-Outdoor-Mold-Mildew-Stain-Remover-with-Hose-End-Nozzle-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-and-Eye-Irritation #wetandforget #stainremover #nozzle #spray #skin #eyes #irritation #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yEkTdLQZT/ The CPSC and J Grubb Designs are recalling Windsor Queen Xtrabed Mobile Murphy Beds since the outer front casing can break and fall when attempting to open the bed and, if not properly anchored to the wall, the entire bed can tip over and entrap adults and children. About 12,000 of these Murphy beds were sold in the US and about 275 were sold in Canada online at wayfair.com. Stop opening or coming near these unanchored Murphy beds.  Contact J. Grubb Designs at 1-800-392-0090 or via email at Service@roomandloft.com to schedule a free home repair and wall anchoring by a technician or, in the alternative, a free refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Sourceone-Ventures-Recalls-Windsor-Queen-Xtrabed-Due-to-Injury-and-Tip-Over-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Wayfair #xtrabed #windsorqueen #murphybed #breakage #wallanchor #entrapment #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yDk41rN9l/ The CPSC and xpressgoods.com have recalled Colorful Metal Neodymium Magic Magnetic Balls - 8 colors, 5mm in size because these magnets are too small and too powerful.  They may be ingested, and, if two or more get into the gastrointestinal tract, they can attract leading to bowel perforations, twisting, blockages, infections, septicemia, and even death. About 728 sets of these magnetic balls were sold at xpressgoods.com. Take these magnetic ball sets away from your kids and and contact XpressGoods via email at support@xpressgoods.com to receive a prepaid label to return the recalled products for a full refund or store credit. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/XpressGoods-Recalls-High-Powered-Magnetic-Balls-Due-to-Ingestion-Hazard-Failure-to-Meet-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Toy-Magnet-Sets #xpress #magneticballs #colorful #ingestion #perforations #volvulus #infection #obstruction #septicemia #death #recall

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yC0Vwr_xO/ The CPSC and Primark US have recalled “Wooden Music Shaker” and “DTR M&M Maracas” Baby Rattles since they have a bottom part that detaches creating choking and ingestion hazards. About 1380 rattles were sold at Primark U.S. stores located in the northeast region, Florida, Maryland and Chicago. Stop using these battles and return them to a Primark store for a full refund.  For more information, call Primark at 1-617-946-3236. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Primark-Recalls-Baby-Rattles-Due-to-Risk-of-Choking-and-Ingestion-Hazards #primark #rattles #foreignbodies #choking #ingestion #recall

Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yBiSQLezy/ The CPSC and Segway Powersports are recalling 2022 Fugleman UT10E and UT10X Utility-Terrain Vehicles due to a faulty ignition coil that fails to spark one of the engine cylinders permitting raw gasoline to enter the hot exhaust pipe, ignite, and create fire and burn hazards. About 1,100 of these vehicles were sold in the US and about 480 were sold in Canada at Segway Powersports authorized dealers. Stop riding these recalled UTVs and contact your Segway dealer for a free installation of an upgraded ignition kit.  For more information about the recall, contact Segway at 1-877-628-0202. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Segway-Powersports-Recalls-2022-Fugleman-UT10E-and-UT10X-Utility-Terrain-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard-Recall-Alert #segway #Fugleman #utv #ignition #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0yApxPrz3t/ The CPSC and the Ergodyne company are recalling Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments – Screw Gate Tool Tail since this product tends to break when tethered to any tool more than 2 lbs in weight leading to bystander injuries. About 16,570 of these wire tool attachments were sold in the US and   about 790 were sold in Canada at iIndustrial and safety product distributors nationwide and online at https://www.ergodyne.com/ and other online sites including Amazon.com. Stop using these wire tool attachments and contact Ergodyne at 1-800-522-0520  f or via email at returns@ergodyne.comonline to receive a prepaid shipping label for product return and a $4 refund per unit or up to $24 for a 6 pack or an equivalent credit for another Ergodyne product. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Ergodyne-Recalls-Squids-Wire-Tool-Attachments-with-Screw-Gate-Tool-Tails-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert #ergodyne #squids #wiretoolattachment #break #injury #recall ergodyne, squids

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xYbmgr6oW/ The CPSC and Vibe Bear are recalling Vibe Bear Playyard Mattresses as they fail to meet federal safety requirements for crib mattresses including thickness and firmness leading to risks of suffocation.  The mattresses also lack warning labels. About 2,000 mattresses were sold exclusively online at amazon.com. Immediately stop allowing your infant to sleep on these recalled mattresses.  Contact Vibe Bear at the email EEERecall@outlook.com. to receive directions for mattress disposal and how to receive a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vibe-Bear-Playyard-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazards-for-Infants-Violation-of-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Crib-Mattresses-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Vibe-Bear-Recall-Alert #vibebear #crib #mattress #thickness #firmness #labels #suffocation #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xXvHer2Jd/ The CPSC and the Bugaboo Co. now recall Bugaboo Dragonfly Seat Strollers.  When the child is facing the parent, the seat backrest can shift downward allowing an unrestrained child to fall thus creating an injury hazard. About 1,000 of these strollers were sold in the US andabout 200 were sold in Canada all at children’s specialty stores nationwide and online at www.bugaboo.com. Stop using these strollers until you have obtained a replacement seat by contacting Bugaboo by phone at 1-800-460-2922 or email at service.us@bugaboo.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bugaboo-Recalls-Dragonfly-Seat-Strollers-Due-to-Injury-Hazard-Recall-Alert #bugaboo #stroller #seat #falls #injury #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xWnGGLneL/ The CPSC and Moonseasleep are recalling Moonsea Pack and Play Mattresses as they fail to meet federal safety requirements for crib mattresses including thickness leading to risks of suffocation.  The mattresses also lack warning labels. About 11,000 mattresses were sold exclusively online at amazon.com. Immediately stop allowing your infant to sleep on these recalled mattresses.  Contact Moonsleep at the email service@moonseasleep.com to receive directions for mattress disposal and how to receive a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Moonsea-Pack-and-Play-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Suffocation-Hazard-for-Infants-Violation-to-the-Federal-Safety-Regulation-for-Crib-Mattresses-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Moonseasleep-Recall-Alert #moonsea #crib #mattress #thickness #labels #suffocation #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0xVnPGLO1o/ The CPSC and DM Merchandising are recalling Bunkhouse and Lotsa LITES! Connectable Mini String Lights since they overheat when plugged directly into a plug creating burn and fire hazards. About 34,600 light strings were sold at gift stores and boutiques nationwide. Immediately unplug and stop using these recalled string lights. Contact DM Merchandising at 1-800-548-6784 or via email at customerservice@dmmerch.com for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Bunkhouse-and-Lotsa-LITES-Mini-String-Lights-Recalled-Due-to-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Imported-by-DM-Merchandising-Recall-Alert #bunkhouse #lotsalites #stringlights #overheating #burns #fires #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pUOcKL-n-/ When a women travels out-of-state to access medically necessary reproductive services including pregnancy termination, the records of her treatment can be, without her permission, shared with her in-state medical team if both institutions use the same electronic medical record system or EMR.  That’s a terrible problem when she lives in a state where abortion services are illegal. In April, 2023, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) proposed regulations that compel EMR companies to institute programming modifications so that sensitive health information such as a woman’s reproductive procedures can be shielded from automatic sharing without her permission beginning in January, 2026.  These protections for reproductive health information are supported by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the National Health Law Program, and the Center for Reproductive Rights as well as by more than 13 health ca

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pTKj_rkLw/ A hand-held eye s-fe laser quickly analyses biomarkers flowing through tiny blood vessels in the retina and, in so doing, can instantly determine the presence of a traumatic brain injury.  Biochemical engineers and ophthalmologists at the UK’s University of Birmingham have developed a system called EyeD.   EyeD incorporates a Class 1 laser to generate a beam that enters the eye and bounces off retinal vessels.  The reflected light signals enter a detector and are analyzed via Raman spectroscopy.  Previous studies have identified the biomarkers generated by injured neural tissue, and the EyeD system can identify their presence rapidly and accurately.  While EyeD remains experimental, it is headed for commercial development.  Placed first in the hands of ED trauma teams and then in ambulances for EMT use, the system can more rapidly jump start brain-saving and lifesaving imaging and therapy faster than currently possible. https://www.science.org/doi/10.112

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pSR4ErsVJ/ Researchers at Tufts Medical Center and Harvard’s Wyss Institute have constructed human respiratory cell microrobots with unique abilities to repair tissue damage.  They collected surface cells from one investigator’s windpipe.  Observing the single cells under the microscope, they noted that the moving hairs, the cilia on the cells that normally help move mucus on the airway surfaces, help propel the cells into natural groups.  These self-assembled robots, when placed on a sheet of nerve cells injured with a cut, traversed the damaged zone and facilitate healing.  The research team speculates that these so-called Biorobots, derived from a patient’s own cells and thus immune to rejection, might be able to not only jump start healing of nerves and the spinal cord tissues but also clear arterial plaque and even deliver drugs.  We can only hope for such Biobot deployment.,.. someday soon. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202303575 #microrobot

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C0pQz95LROf/ When inflammation and infection destroy dental pulp tissue deep within a tooth, traditional therapy, the root canal procedure, removes the diseased pulp, fills the tooth with an inert material, and caps the tooth with a crown.  Now, researchers at Boston’s Forsyth Institute report a discovery that promises a better approach which cleanses and regenerates healthy pulp tissue.  Their studies show that the naturally occurring compound Resolvin E1, RvE1, can inhibit pulp infection and inflammation.  RvE1 application to pulp also promotes the formation of stem cells that can later become other dental components.  More work is ahead, but RvE1 may be the key to restoring damaged and infected teeth rather than removing and replacing them with implants……someday soon. https://forsyth.org/ada-forsyth-scientists-work-to-bring-tissue-regeneration-to-replace-root-canal-treatment/ #tooth #regeneration #endodontics #resolvins #rve1 #rootcanal #forsyth