Sinopsis
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.
Episodios
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hristopher Ranch Peeled Garlic and Garland Fresh Peeled Garlic Contain A Deadly Bacterium
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH9F8SiefZ/These garlic products are contaminated with Clostridium botulinum due to improper temperature storage. Affected: UPC 74574-10852, 71894-00000, and 68826-75340, all product code dates.The products were sold at Tops Markets in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.Do not consume these products. Return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, contact Tops Friendly Markets at 1-800-522-2522.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #HealthWarning #ProductRecall #GroceryRecall
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Kian Pee Wan Capsules Contain Undeclared Powerful Prescription Medications
14/04/2026 Duración: 58sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH8FEYFh1D/These capsules contain undeclared and unspecified amounts of the drug ingredients dexamethasone and cyproheptadine, posing serious health risks. Dexamethasone is a powerful corticosteroid and cyproheptadine is a first generation antihistamine.This product was sold in the US online at eBay.com.Stop using these capsules. Contact the seller for return and refund instructions. For more information, contact the the Aphreseller company at 1-347-313-8605 or via the email greatremedy68@gmail.com.References on my website.#RecallAlert #HealthWarning #SupplementSafety #ProductRecall #FDAAlert
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RAW FARM Branded Raw Milk and Cheddar Cheese Contain E. coli Bacteria
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH7YIXjV_F/E. coli can trigger serious and life-threatening gastrointestinal and systemic infections. Affected: all raw milk products and both shredded and block cheese with batch numbers 20251027-2, 20251015-4, 20251027-4, 20260205, 20251128-1J, 20260212, and 20251128-2J.Do not consume these products. Return them to the store where they were purchased for a full refund. For more information, visit the RAW FARM website at rawfarmusa.com.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #Ecoli #HealthWarning #ProductRecall
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Wawa Iced Tea, Lemonade, and Fruit Punch Contain Undeclared Milk
14/04/2026 Duración: 53sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH6x_nGn7L/Affected are Iced Tea Lemon, Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Diet Lemonade and Fruit Punch with date codes between May 15-19, 2026.These products were sold in the US at select stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.If you, a family member, or visitors to your household have milk allergies, return these products to the place of purchase. If you chose to dispose of these products and not consume them, contact Wawa at 1-800-444-9292 to request a refund in the form of a gift card.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #AllergyAlert #ProductSafety #HealthWarning
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Karns Foods Mini Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups Contain Undeclared Peanuts
14/04/2026 Duración: 46sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH6KygmqPP/Eating this candy creates a serious allergic reaction risk for those allergic to peanuts. Affected products include 8-ounce packages with a pack date of September 18, 2025.About 26 to 42 packs were sold at Karns Foods locations in Pennsylvania.Stop eating this product and return it to the place of purchase to receive a full refund. Contact the company at 1-717-766-6477.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #AllergyAlert #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst
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DTF Sexual Chocolate Contains Dangerous Prescription Drugs
14/04/2026 Duración: 57sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH5fxNjjQC/This chocolate contains undeclared and unspecified amounts of sildenafil and tadalafil, two drugs used for management of erectile dysfunction. They are a particular danger to those taking nitrate medications such as nitroglycerin as they can reduce blood pressures to dangerous levels. This chocolate was sold in the US in adult retail stores and online at shopsexology.com and royalsins.com.Stop using or selling this recalled product and return it to the place of purchase. Contact the company at 1-248-541-1140 or via the email sales@nalpac.com.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #HealthRisk #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst
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Vital Nutrients Aller-C Dietary supplements Contain Undeclared Allergens
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH45HwD7VT/The allergens are egg, hazelnut, and soy. Ingestion this supplement creates a serious risk of an allergic reaction for those who are sensitive to one or more of these allergens. Affected products include lot numbers 25E04, 25E04-A, and 25E04-B all with an expiration date of 05/27.These supplements were sold in the US at VitalNutrients.co and other online retailers between September 2025 and March 2026.Stop using this supplement and plan to return it to the company to receive a replacement product. Contact the company at 1-888-328-9992 or use the email support@vitalnutrients.co to obtain return and refund information.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FoodSafety #AllergyAlert #SupplementSafety #HealthAlert
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Granitestone Diamond Pro Blue Sauté Pans Lose Their Handles
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH4WlGGlJ-/The metal cap connecting the handle can detach and forcefully eject when heated, posing impact and burn hazards. Affected: UPC number 0-80313-08131-6.About 740,000 sauté pans were sold in the US at Costco stores and online at Costco.com, Walmart.com, and Amazon.com from August 2021 through February 2026.Stop using these sauté pans. Contact the company at at 1-888-230-6698 to receive a full refund and then follow instructions to return the recalled pans.References on my website.#RecallAlert #KitchenSafety #BurnHazard #ProductSafety #HomeSafety
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Member’s Mark Children’s Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets Are Flammable
14/04/2026 Duración: 58sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH3xkvoAGe/These pajama sets fail to meet mandatory flammability standards for children’s sleepwear.About 18,000 pajama sets were sold in the US on Samsclub.com from December 2025 through January 2026.Stop allowing your children to wear these pajama sets. Contact Sam’s Club at 1-888-746-7726 or Supersam@Samsclub.com for instructions about how to receive a full refund. You may be instructed to return the pjs to a store or to destroy them by cutting them in half and emailing a photo as directed.References on my website.#RecallAlert #ChildSafety #BurnRisk #ProductSafety #ClothingRecall
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Bellevue and Oaklynn Canopy Bed Frames Collapse
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH166Sjfha/These frames; canopy beams collapse when the bed is moved, posing impact and injury hazards. Affected: Bellevue model numbers M24109230 and M24109240, and Oaklynn model numbers M24107230 and M24107240.About 5,600 bed frames were sold in the US and an additional 516 in Canada at Costco.com from October 2024 through February 2026.Do not move these bed frames. Contact Samson International at 1-800-357-0701 or samson@rsvpcomm.com to receive a free repair and installation kit that includes metal brackets and mounting hardware.References on my website.#RecallAlert #HomeSafety #FurnitureRecall #ProductSafety #InjuryRisk
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HTRC and Haisito Battery Chargers Overheat
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH1Onvmq_M/These chargers or connected batteries ignite creating a risk of serious injury or death. Affected: model T400 chargers.About 4,800 chargers were sold in the US on AliExpress.us, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, and Pyrodrone.com from March 2019 through March 2026.Stop using these chargers. Contact Huizhou Haitan Technology at 1-327-208-2365 or hasaki57620@outlook.com to receive instructions and to request a prelabeled prepaid return package. Then return the charger for a full refund.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FireHazard #ProductSafety #BatterySafety #TechRecall
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Tuymec Hair Growth Kits Are Dangerous For Children
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXH0PSQDm78/The product contains 5% Minoxidil with biotin and not packaged in child-resistant containers and violates mandatory safety standards. If ingested, the product can poison and/or kill a child.About 6,200 bottles were sold in the US on Amazon.com from June 2025 through August 2025.Secure these bottles out of sight and reach of children. Contact DrHealBeauty at 1-209-886-4335 or via the email drhealbeauty@gmail.com to receive a free empty replacement bottle with a child-resistant closure. Then transfer the contents into the new bottle. For more information, use the same contact routes.References on my website.#RecallAlert #ChildSafety #ProductSafety #AmazonFinds #HealthWarning
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Sangohe Adult Portable Bed Rails Trap Adults
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHzUHDDlx4/Users can be trapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the bed leading to a serious entrapment hazard, injuries, or death from asphyxiation. They also fail to meet mandatory safety standards and are missing required warning labels. Affected: models 504E and 504Q.About 36,500 bed rails were sold in the US on Amazon.com from August 2023 through February 2026.Stop using these bed rails. Destroy them by cutting the handrails’ foam padding and marking the rails “RECALLED,” take a photo, and email it to Sangohe at SGHproductrecall@163.com in order to receive a full refund.References on my website.#RecallAlert #ProductSafety #HomeSafety #AmazonFinds #HealthSafety
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Wybotics Osprey 700 Max and S1 Robotic Pool Vacuums Dangerously Overheat
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHyfhqDWL-/Their lithium-ion batteries overheat while charging creating both burn and fire hazards. Affected: model numbers WY3312MAX, WY100MAX, and WY200 with specific serial numbers.About 5,000 pool vacuums were sold in the US at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and wybotpool.com between April 2023 and November 2024.Stop using these robotic pool vacuums and contact the company at 1-888-991-5006 or use the email safety@wybotpool.com to receive a free replacement. Use the provided return label to send the product back after you receive your replacement.References on my website.#RecRecallAlert #FireHazard #PoolSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst
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Maitys Drinkware Charms Have Ingestible Magnets
14/04/2026 Duración: 51sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHx4AEmuob/The loose magnets in these charms can be readily swallowed creating risks of serious internal injury or death When the magnets in the gut attract one another, these can cause erosions and/or bowel obstruction.About 16,400 drinkware charmswere sold in the US at Amazon.com between October 2022 and January 2026.Stop using these drinkware charms and keep them away from children. Dispose of the product and email a photo to the company at maituus@outlook.com in order to receive a full refund.References on my website.#RecallAlert #ChildSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst #ParentAlert
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VEEKTOMX Portable Charger Mini Power Banks Ignite
14/04/2026 Duración: 56sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHxLnxj4i6/These power banks’ lithium-ion batteries overheat and ignite creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: model VT103 power banks without a serial number on the bottom right corner.About 8,000 were sold in the US at Amazon.com between January 2024 and September 2024.Stop using these power banks and contact the company via the email recall@veektomx.com to confirm your unit is part of the recall and to receive a free replacement. Do not dispose of the battery in your regular trash or recycling but rather at your local household hazardous waste center.References on my website.#RecallAlert #FireHazard #TechSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst
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Silks Children’s Loungewear Sets Are Dangerously Flammable
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHwei5DbEK/The garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create serious burn hazards for your kids. Affected products: all Silks-branded two-piece loungewear sets in sizes 2T through 13/14.About 7,900 of these sleepwear sets were sold in the US online at silksdesign.com from January 2024 through September 2025.Stop allowing your children to wear thee garments. Cut the garments in half, email a photo to silkssupport@silksdesign.com to receive a refund or store credit, and dispose of the garments. For additional information, email the company.References on my website. #RecallAlert #ChildSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst #KidsSafety
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Breez Bedroom Fans Can Fan Flames
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHuotFDtBL/Breez 2-in-1 Smart Bedroom Fan and White Noise Machine has the power connector that can corrode and trigger overheating creating fire and burn hazards. Affected products have serial numbers beginning with BZ10 or BZ02.About 11,900 of these fans and noise machines were sold in the US and an additional 140 were sold in Canada online through Amazon, Shopify, Kickstarter, and other retailers from June 2023 through December 2025.Stop using these fans and cut the power cord. Go to the company’s website, getsnooz.com, to register for a free replacement and follow instructions to upload required photos. For more information, call the company at 1-855-953-4125 or use the email cs@getsnooz.com.References on my website. #RecallAlert #FireHazard #HomeSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst
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Easymake Adult Portable Bedrails Entrap and Kill
14/04/2026 Duración: 53sVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHu7k3AN8b/Users can become entrapped between the rail and mattress posing a risk of asphyxiation and death.About 19,000 of these bedrails were sold in the US online at Amazon.com from August 2023 through February 2026.Stop using these bedrails and destroy them by cutting their storage bag and safety strap, mark the bag “Recalled,” and upload a photo to easymakerecall@yeah.net for a refund. Dispose of the product following your local guidelines. For additional information, contact the company at the same email.References on my website. #RecallAlert #ProductSafety #HomeSafety #SafetyFirst
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BISSELL Steam Cleaners Can Scald You
14/04/2026 Duración: 01minVidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DXHuFQljEur/These steam cleaners have attachments that can suddenly detach and release hot water or steam. Affected: Models: 4155, 4155L, 4155W, 4155G, 4155D, 4155J, 4155Y, 4155P, 4171, 4171L, 4171W, 4171FAbout 1.7 million were sold in the US and an additional 96,000 were sold in Canada at Target, Walmart, Amazon.com, HSN, BISSELL.com, and other retailers from October 2024 through March 2026.Stop using the attachments and contact BISSELL for free replacement attachments by calling 1-855-417-7001 or by emailing RecallNA@bissell.com.References on my website. #RecallAlert #HomeSafety #ProductRecall #SafetyFirst #BISSELL