Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Polaris Off-Road Vehicles Lose Their Brakes Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CywIea7R1yL/   Recall By: Cpsc;  Polaris Problem: Polaris Model Year 2023 RZR PRO XP and PRO XP 4 and Model Year 2024 RZR XP and XP 4 ROVs have improperly routed brake lines that contact the front wheels leading to brake line breakage, loss of braking, crashes, and injuries to the operator and bystanders. Sold; About 2,500 were sold in the US and about 170 were sold in Canada. Actions:  Stop riding these vehicles and contact your Polaris dealer to arrange a free inspection and repair.  For more information, call Polaris at 1-800-765-2747 or email the company at. Owner.Connections@polaris.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Polaris-Recalls-RZR-PRO-XP-PRO-XP-4-RZR-XP-and-XP-4-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard-Recall-Alert #polaris #offroad #brakes #crashes #injuries #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP2tkDu0Gq/ Dr. Smith discusses the reasons for removal of the tonsils.  They include infection and obstruction. #tonsils #tonsillectomy #infection #lingualtonsils #snoring #obstruction #sleepapnea #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyP1L0Hu_GU/ In this WBZ Medical Minute introduced by the late Gary LaPierre, Dr. Smith describes how one medical school gives its doctors to be a glimpse of medical care from a patient’s point of view.   #medicalschool #physicians #patients #hospitals #sensitivity #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPz8eNuzye/ Dr. Smith speaks with the late Robert Osteen MD, breast surgeon at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, about what a surgeon looks for during a breast exam.  #breast #selfexamination #surgeon #osteen #brigham #cancer #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPyK_WOtZB/ Dr. Smith discusses why and how to obtain a second opinion for possible surgical management of chronic back disease.  He mentions the physician referral services that hospitals offer.  Now, this service is offered online with a search feature on each hospital’s website. #backpain #weakness #secondopinion #neurosurgery #orthopedics #wbsnewsradio backpain, weakness, secondopinion, neurosurgery, orthopedics, wbsnewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPw5YnOe5Q/  If you experience fainting, when should you get a formal evaluation.  Dr. Mark Linzer, formerly of Tufts Med and now at UMinnesota tells Dr. Smith the indications that are worrisome. #linzer #fainting #syncope #driving #weakness #cardiovascular  #wbznewsradio linzer, fainting, syncope,  driving, weakness, cardiovascular, wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPvR7uOCTe/ Dr. Smith talks with Mark Linzer, MD formerly of the New England Medical Center and currently professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota.  Fainting is also known as syncope and is driven by the vasovagal reaction. #linzer #fainting #syncope #vasovagal #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPtuPfOIlL/ Peggy Keating of the Duke University Diet & Fitness Center, currently call the Duke Lifestyle & Weight Management Center,joins Dr. Smith to advise a patient with arthritis and back problems about how to exercise safely and effectively.  She discusses use of non-weight-bearing water therapy and stationary bikes. #exercise #arthritis #duke #back #watertherapy #stationarybike #wbznewsradio

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPsbOqO1iN/ Recall By: Fda;  Organ LLC Problem:  Orgain Protein Powder + Superfoods, Creamy Chocolate Fudge flavor has undeclared sesame.  The following lot numbers are affected: 3212EL14, 3213EL14, 3214EL14, 3228EL14. Sold: Exclusively at Costco warehouse stores in Alabama, Alaska, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. Actions:  If you have this product with these lot numbers, return it to your Costco store for a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/orgain-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-organic-plant-protein-superfoods-powder-creamy #costco. #orgain #chocolate #proteinpowder #sesame #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyProV5OjAA/ Recall By: Fda;  Cookies-N-Milk Problem:  6oz cups of "Chocolate Chip Edible Cookie Dough" contains undeclared peanuts.  This is a danger to peanut allergic kids and adults.  Affected is lot # 32402342C. Sold: At retail stores in IA, KS, MN, MO, ND, NE, SD, WI, WY. Actions:  Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Cookies-N-Milk at 1-214-491-6370. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/cookies-n-milk-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanuts-chocolate-chip-edible-cookie-dough #cookiesnmilk #chocolatechipcookiedough #peanut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPq6j1Oh-O/ Recall By: Fda;  Kula Brands LLC Problem:  Kula Can - Pina Colada + Kratom Seltzer has undeclared coconut, a tree nut, and milk in them.  This is a risk for those allergic to these ingredients.  Involved are cans in lot number U17831532PNCL. Sold:  Through retail stores, mail order, and direct delivery beginning on 7/10/2023. Actions:  Return these drinks to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Kula at 1-305-239-2288 or via email at operations@kulacan.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kula-brands-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-coconut-and-milk-kula-can-pina-colada-kratom-seltzer #kula #pinacoladakratom #coconut #treenut #milk #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPqCT4O4R8/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Russound Problem:  Russound MCA-88 Multizone Controller Amplifiers have defective internal circuit boards that overheat and create fire and burn hazards. Sold:  About 3,170 were sold in the US and about 245 were sold in Canada to wholesalers and entertainment center/home theater installers. Actions:  If you had an entertainment center installed, check to see if you have one of these amps installed.  If so, stop using it and contact Russound at 1-800-638-8055 or via email at recall@russound.com dot arrange for a free replacement. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Russound-Recalls-MCA-88-Multizone-Controller-Amplifiers-Due-to-Fire-Hazard #russound #amplifier #entertainmentcenter #hometheather #overheading #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPpG44OyBK/ Recall By: Cpsc;  Candy Dynamics Problem:  The rolling ball on this Slime Licker, Toxic Waste, and Mega Toxic Waste branded Blue, Red,  Green, and Pink flavored liquid candy dispensers may dislodge from the container leading to aspiration, choking, asphyxiation, and death. Sold. About 70 million candy units were sold at Walmart, Five Below and other stores nationwide, and online at amazon.com, CandyDynamics.com and other websites. Actions:  Take this candy away from your kids and contact Candy Dynamics at 1-877-546-0483 for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Candy-Dynamics-Recalls-70-Million-Slime-Licker-Sour-Rolling-Liquid-Candies-Due-to-Choking-Hazard #candydynamics #slimelicker #toxicwaste #megatoxicwaste #rollingcandy #ball #aspiration #choking #asphyxiation #death #recall 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPoNeDuVj5/ Recall By: Cpsc;  KGR Distribution Corp. Problem:  The rolling ball on this Cocco Candy Strawberry, Tutti Frutti, and Cola flavored liquid candy dispenser may dislodge from the container leading to aspiration, choking, asphyxiation, and death. Sold. About 145,800 candy units were sold nationwide and online at kgrcandies.com. Actions:  Take this candy away from your kids and contact KGR Distribution at 1-888-802-8823 or via email at Recall@kgrdistribution.com for a full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cocco-Candy-and-KGR-Distribution-Recall-Coccos-Candy-Rolling-Candy-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-One-Death-Reported #kgr #coccocandy #rollingcandy #ball #aspiration #choking #asphyxiation #death #recall 

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPMnKRRiLY/ Recall By: Cpsc;  International Intimates Inc. Problem: Rene Rofe Girl Children’s Blanket Sleepers and Hooded Robes do not meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of burn injuries. Sold:  About 38,000 items were sold online at Amazon.com, Fashionnova.com, Ruelala.com and at children’s clothing stores nationwide. Actions: Do not permit your children to sleep in or wear these garments.  Contact International Intimates at 1-877-623-2536 or via email at recall@renerofe.com for a full refund.  You will have to cut the items in half, take a photo, and submit the pic with your contact info to the website. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Childrens-Blanket-Sleepers-and-Robes-Recalled-by-International-Intimates-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-and-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards #renerofe #sleepers #robes #flammable #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyPLoK3x1Ah/ Recall By: Cpsc;  CURIO Brands Problem: Capri Blue Deodorizing Pet Bedding Spray, Capri Blue Waterless Foaming Shampoo, Capri Blue Deodorizing Fragrance Spritz and Capri Blue Detangling and Conditioning Sprays, purchased from June 2023 through August 2023, are contaminated with nasty bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Sold:  About 59,000 units were sold at pet stores and online at capri-blue.com. Actions:  Stop using these products.   Visit the website CBPetCareRecall.com and complete the refund request form or call the company at 1-877-748-7141.   You will have to take a photo of the product with the date and your initials and submit it online for the refund before you dispose of the product. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/CURiO-Recalls-Capri-Blue-Pet-Products-Due-to-Risk-of-Exposure-to-Bacteria-Recall-Alert #capriblue #petspray #deodorant #shampoo #beddingspray #bacteria #infection #pseudomonas #recall capriblue, petspray, deodorant, shamp

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBgd3hugKU/ Recall By: Fda;  Penzey’s Spices Problem:  Penzey’s Brady Street Cheese Sprinkle contains undeclared sesame seeds.  Affected are lot #s 37652-1 or 37652-2. Actions:  Do not consume this product and return it to your Penny’s Spice store for a full refund.  More information is available at customerservice@penzeys.com, or 1-800-741-7787. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/penzeys-spices-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-seeds-brady-street-cheese-sprinkle #penzeys #cheesesprinkle #sesame #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBfqfHOJlU/ Recall By: Fda;  Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate Problem:  Dick Taylor Ginger Snap Milk Chocolate Bars, batch 23194, actually contain Dick Taylor Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate bars due to mis-packaging.  This undeclared peanut is a danger to those consumers with peanut allergies. Sold: Via retail stores in Humboldt County, CA and the company’s factory store in Eureka, CA. Actions:  Return these chocolate bars to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Dick Taylor Craft Chocolate at 1-707-798-6010. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dick-taylor-craft-chocolate-issues-recall-allergy-allert-undeclared-peanuts-ginger-snap-milk #dicktaylor #gingersnap #milkchocolate #peanut #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBeW90Orp3/ Recall By: Fda;  Eagle Produce LLC Problem:  Kandy branded cantaloupe with lot numbers 797901, 797900, and 804918 have salmonella contamination.  This bacterium triggers a serious gastroenteritis that may spread to a septicemia. Sold: California, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Washington D.C. Actions:  Do not consume this product.  Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Eagle at 1-800-627-8674. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/eagle-produce-llc-recalls-whole-cantaloupe-because-possible-health-risk #kandy #cantaloupe #salmonella #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CyBdgpzuDQs/ Recall By: Fda;  Biomic Sciences, LLC Problem: All lots of ION* Sinus Support, ION* Biome Sinus, and Restore Sinus Spray products are possibly contaminated with the bacteria Microbacterium sp., Fictibacillus sp., Bacillus sp., (primarily B. malikii), and Paenibacillus sp. Actions:  If you have any of these products, do not spray them into your nasal cavities.  Take a photo showing the lot number on the package and provide this to Biomic via phone at 1-844-715-0113 or via email sinusrecall@intelligenceofnature.com in order to obtain a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/biomic-sciences-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-ion-sinus-support-ion-biome-sinus-and-restore #biomic #ion #restore #nasal spray #bacteria #infection #recall