Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

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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.

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  • Hillside Orchard Farms Fruit Breads and Fritters Contain Undeclared Egg

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyRE9GM0Jp/Those with an allergy to eggs could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  The affected lot numbers include 1001 through 1018 for the breads and 1051 through 1064 for the fritters, with use-by dates through July 23, 2025.These breads and fritters were sold primarily at farm markets and roadside stands located in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina between November 18, 2024 and July 16, 2025.Return these recalled breads or fritters to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard them. For questions, contact Hillside Orchard Farms at 1-706-782-4995 or via the email kiley@hillsideorchard.com.#hillside #bread #fritters #egg #allergy #recall

  • Parashore Pear Slices Contain Toxins

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyQTtmxCiz/This product contains elevated levels of lead and cadmium, toxic heavy metals that create poisoning risks, particularly to infants, young children, and pregnant women. Exposure leads to serious health effects including developmental delays and neurological damage. Affected is Lot 3700/01172 6122J with a best-by date of February 19, 2027.These pear slices were sold at grocery stores in California as well as in other states.Return these pears to the place of purchase.  For more information, call W.W. Industrial Group at 1-516-676-9188.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ww-industrial-group-recalls-pear-slices-juice-due-elevated-levels-lead-and-cadmium#parashore #pears #lead #cadmium #poisoning #recall

  • Helados Mexico and La Michoacana Ice cream Contain Undeclared Milk

    31/07/2025 Duración: 53s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyPlJkAGR_/Consuming these ice cream products can trigger severe allergic reactions for those with milk allergies or severe sensitivities. This recall includes a variety of products with specific best by dates ranging from June 2026 through July 2027. These ice cream products were sold nationwide.If you, household members, or visitors have milk allergies, do not consume these ice creams products. For questions or further information about possible refunds, contact Tropicale Foods at 1-909-563-3090.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tropicale-foods-recalls-certain-helados-mexico-and-la-michoacana-products-due-undeclared-milk#HeladosMexico #LaMichoacana #icecream #milk #allergy #recall

  • HydroTech 5/8-inch Expandable Burst-Proof Hoses Do Burst

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyOo_dt3Y9/Their loud bursting creates an impact hazard with injuries but also  a hearing loss risk. Affected are hoses manufactured on or before August 31, 2024 with date code markings visible under the rubber washer or on the packaging.About 3.6 million hoses were sold at stores including Ace Hardware, Amazon, Do It Best, Home Depot, Target, Walmart, and other retailers, from January 2021 through April 2025.Stop using these recalled hoses and return them for a full refund to the place of purchase if you did so at Ace Hardware, Do It Best, Home Depot, or Walmart. For hoses purchased elsewhere, cut off the regulator end and submit photos showing the date code and their initials marked on the hose using a permanent marker to Winston Products at hydrotechproducts.com/recall via their online form to receive a full refund. For additional information, contact Winston Products at 1-888-412-2396 or via the email at HydrotechVoluntaryRecall@hydrotechproducts.com.https://www.cpsc

  • Frigidaire Minifridges Are A Fire Hazard

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNwKmVd5Z/These units short circuit and ignite their plastic housings leading to fires and burns. This recall affects model numbers EFMIS129, EFMIS137, EFMIS149, and EFMIS175 and only the units with serial numbers ranging between A2001 to A2312, excluding model numbers containing “EFMIS129-B” or “EFMIS129-C.”About 634,000 fridges were sold at Walmart and other stores, and online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com, from January 2020 through December 2023.Unplug these recalled minifridges, cut the power cord, and write “Recall” on the front door with a permanent marker. To obtain a refund, visit www.recallrtr.com/minifridge for instructions regarding submitting a photo of the destroyed fridge to recall@curtiscs.com. For more information, call Curtis International at 1-888-727-0198 or email the company.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Curtis-International-Recalls-Frigidaire-brand-Minifridges-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-More-Than-700-000-Reported-in-Property-Damage#Frigidaire

  • Pura Scents 4 Smart Home Fragrance Diffusers Contain Dangerous Magnets

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyNEDEJqEt/The diffuser’s cover contains five magnets that can detach and create ingestion hazards. If swallowed, these high-powered magnets can attract each other leading to intestinal twisting, blockages, infection, sepsis, and death.About 851,400 of these recalled diffusers were sold in the US, and an additional 1,100 were sold in Canada at Pura.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and Scheels.com, as well as in-store at Target, Scheels, and other retailers.  All sales occurred from August 2023 through May 2025.Consumers should immediately dispose of the detachable cover, keep the diffuser out of reach of children and pets, and contact Pura Scents at 1-855-394-5292 or by email at replacement@pura.com for a free replacement cover.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Pura-Scents-Recalls-Detachable-Covers-of-Smart-Home-Fragrance-Diffusers-Due-to-Magnet-Ingestion-Hazard#purascents #diffusers #magnets #ingestion # recall

  • iMirror Rechargeable Electric Bug Zapper Rackets, Fly Swatters, and Mosquito Swatters Might Zap You

    31/07/2025 Duración: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyMTmGPyT7/These devices’ rechargeable batteries catch fire when used for extended periods creating burn risks.  Affected is model number BZ-00.About 29,000 units were sold on Amazon from May 2022 through June 2025.Stop using these recalled bug zappers and contact iMirror at 1-800-762-9066 or via the email ecommerce@imirror.com for a full refund. iMirror will send pre-paid return labels, and once the product is received, a refund will be processed via the original payment method.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/iMirror-Inc-Recalls-Electric-Bug-Zapper-Racket-Fly-Swatter-and-Mosquito-Swatter-Due-to-Shock-Hazard#imirror #bugzapper #battery #overheating #fires #burns #recall

  • Diamond G Georgia Pine Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles Endanger Kids

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Turpentine must be sold in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product is not.About 20,000 bottles were sold at Nature’s Corner Market in Marietta, Georgia; Cornerstone Retreat in Gap, Pennsylvania; Nickel Mine Health Foods in Paradise, Pennsylvania; Leaves of The Trees in Memphis, Tennessee; Country Boy’s Mini Mall in Bristol, Georgia; and online at Amazon, from January 2021 through April 2025.Store these recalled turpentine bottles out of reach and sight of children.  Contact Diamond G Forest Products at 1-912-647-7463 or via the email diamondgforestproducts@hotmail.com in order to receive a free replacement child-resistant cap or for more information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Diamond-G-Forest-Products-Recalls-Turpentine-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging#diamondg #turpentine #children #ingestion #poison #recall

  • Minongad LED Gloves Contain Ingestible Button Batteries

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyKIueMrqB/The gloves have a button battery compartment that can be easily opened by children.  In addition, spare batteries supplied with the gloves are not packaged in child-resistant containers or labeled with required safety warnings under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, button batteries can cause internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death.  Affected is model number ST01.About 9,900 gloves were sold nationwide on Amazon.com between January 2025 and April 2025.Immediately stop using these recalled gloves and keep them away from children. To receive a full refund or to obtain more information, contact Minongad via email at yummyet2022@outlook.com.  Dispose of the button batteries at local hazardous waste recycling centers.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LED-Gloves-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-the-Mandatory-Toy-Standard-and-Child-Resistant-Coin-Battery-Packaging-Standard-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Minongad#Minongad #led #glo

  • Creekwood Naturals 100% Natural Pure Gum Spirits of Turpentine Bottles Lack Child-Resistant Packaging

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyJXFbVwB0/Turpentine is required to be packaged in child-resistant containers under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, and this product fails to do that.About 9,000 bottles were sold through online retailers including Amazon, Etsy, eBay, and CreekwoodNaturals.com from June 2023 through May 2025.Immediately store these recalled turpentine bottles out of sight and reach of children. To receive a free replacement child-resistant cap, complete the form online at creekwoodnaturals.com/pages/recall. For additional information, contact Creekwood Naturals at 1-877-754-1776 or via email at Sales@CreekwoodNaturals.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Creekwood-Naturals-Recalls-100-Natural-Pure-Gum-Spirits-of-Turpentine-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging#creekwoodnaturals #turpentine #packaging #childresistent #poisoning #children #recall

  • Minecraft Light-Up Slap Ruler Bracelets Contain Dangerous Button Batteries

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyIEb1vC6v/The battery compartment can be easily opened by children, allowing access to the button batteries. If swallowed, these batteries cause serious injuries, internal burns, or even death. Affected are models 718508MCR and 718075MCR.About 75,900 bracelets were sold in Walmart stores between March 2025 and May 2025.Stop allowing your children access to these recalled bracelets. To receive a full refund, properly dispose of the product according to local hazardous waste disposal guidelines and email a photo of the disposal to info@innovativenyc.com.  Use this email to obtain more information about the recall.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Innovative-Designs-Recalls-Minecraft-Light-Up-Slap-Ruler-Bracelets-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Button-Cell-Battery-Ingestion-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys#minecraft #slapbracelets #buttonbatteries #ingestion #burns #recall

  • Aiho Five-Drawer dressers Tip and Crush

    31/07/2025 Duración: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyHWsHtYD1/These tall dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall and pose a risk of tip-over, entrapment, and serious crush injuries or death to children. Affected is model number AP23-W.About 1,900 units were sold on Walmart.com between September 2023 and March 2025.Stop filling these recalled dressers unless they are not anchored to a wall and move them to an area children can’t reach. To receive a full refund, dispose of the dresser, and submit a photo of the disposed unit to support@aiholife.com.  For more information, contact Aiho at the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Aiho-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-Sold-on-Walmart-com-by-Aiho#aiho #dresser #tip #crush #entrapment #death #children #recall

  • LIVACTI Retractable Safety Gates Let Children Slip Through

    31/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMyGBiQsAbb/These recalled gates fail to meet mandatory standards for expansion gates and enclosures since a child’s torso can fit between the gate and the floor creating entrapment. Affected is model number LT-BG01-3About 1,400 units were sold online through Amazon from December 2024 through April 2025. Stop using these recalled gates immediately. To receive a full refund, destroy the gate by cutting through the mesh, take a photo of the destroyed product, and submit the photo to support@livactihome.com.  For more information, call the company at 1-833-980-0055 or use the same email I mentioned.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/LIVACTI-Retractable-Safety-Gates-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Gates-and-Enclosures-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Qeyan-and-Yanyanny#livacti #safetygates #entrapment #children #recall

  • Momentum Vida E+ E-Bikes Have Defective Steering

    28/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMqvfGcP3U1/These e-bikes have fork steerer tubes that crack, break, or separate during use creating fall and injury risks for riders.About 6,200 of these bikes were sold through authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide and online at momentum.com from September 2019 through May 2025.Stop riding these bikes immediately and check the serial number stamped on the left rear dropout or on the sticker under the downtube. Bikes with serial numbers where the third character is “H,” “J,” or “K” must have their forks replaced free of charge. Those with a “G” as the third character require visual inspection by an authorized dealer. For additional information, call Giant Bicycle at 1-866-458-2555 or email the company at recall@giantbicycle.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Giant-Bicycle-Recalls-Momentum-Vida-E-E-Bikes-Due-to-Crash-Hazard#momentum #vida #ebikes #steering #injuries #recall

  • Wei-Chuan Dried Black Fungus Slices Have Salmonella Contamination

    26/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjRwZSOazP/Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and individuals with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, and in rare cases, more severe complications.  Affected is lot number XJ17 with the expiration date EXP20260417.These recalled fungus slices were sold in retail stores and supermarkets in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin.Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Natureen International Inc. at 1-626-961-9813 or call the Wei-Chuan Chicago Office at 1-708-352-8886 extension 5201.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/natureen-international-inc-recalls-wei-chuan-dried-black-fungus-slice-25oz-because-possible-health#weichuan #fungusslices #salmonella #infection #recall

  • Aunt Mid’s and Peeter’s Mushrooms Have Listeria Contamination

    26/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjRGJ-pNSF/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.  Affected products are Aunt Mid’s Fresh Sliced Mushrooms, Peeters Mushroom Farm Cremini Sliced, and Peeters Mushroom Farm Thick Slice Mushrooms. All affected products are marked with a best-before date of July 25, 2025.These recalled mushrooms were sold in Michigan and Ohio.Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Wiet Peeters Farm Products Limited at 1-519-351-1945 or toll free at 1-800-364-1305.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wiet-peeters-farm-products-limited-recalls-aunt-mids-fresh-sliced-mushrooms-peeters-mushroom-farm#peeters #auntmids #mushrooms #listeria #infection #recall

  • Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif Has Salmonella Contamination

    26/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjQbrnPLXV/  Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly, and those with weakened immune systems. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Affected is batch number 250401.This pistachio cacao cream was sold at World Market retail stores in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, $ Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The product was sold between June 11 and July 9, 2025.Return this product to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard it. For questions, consumers contact World Market Customer Service at 1-877-967-5362.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/world-market-recalls-eme

  • YoCrunch Yogurts with Dome Toppers Have Foreign Bodies

    26/07/2025 Duración: 55s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjPxXlMWMi/The dome toppers capping this product contains free transparent plastic pieces 7 to 25 millimeters in length with sharp edges creating laceration and choking hazards.  The yogurt itself is free of foreign bodies.This recall affects all YoCrunch yogurt sold at retail stores nationwide across the United States.Do not consume any YoCrunch products with dome toppers. Contact the YoCrunch® Consumer Care Line at 1-877-344-4886 for information on how to obtain a refund as well as general recall assistance.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/yocrunchr-products-voluntarily-recalled-danone-us-due-potential-presence-plastic-pieces-dome-topper#yocrunch #yogurt #plastic #foreignbody #laceration #choking #recall

  • Lewis Bake Shop Artisan Style ½ Loaf  Contains Undeclared Hazelnuts. 

    26/07/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjPH0TAQrK/The affected products may cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in people with nut allergies or sensitivities. The recall includes lot codes all beginning with “T10 174”  with an expiration date of July 13, 2025.Approximately 883 loaves were sold in Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Alabama, and Mississippi, including retailers such as Kroger and Walmart.Return this bread to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Hartford Bakery at 1-812-425-4642.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/updated-release-hartford-bakery-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-hazelnuts-lewis-bake-shop#hartfordbakery #lewiscbakeshop #bread #hazelnuts #allergy #recall

  • Aral Silver Vobla brand Eviscerate Dry Salted Vobla Could Trigger Botulism

    26/07/2025 Duración: 45s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DMjOetFtBCQ/These recalled fish were found to be uneviscerated, which increases the risk of clostridium botulinum poisoning.The recalled fish were distributed nationwide through retail stores.Return this risky fish product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions and concerns, contact Krasniy Oktyabr Inc. USA at 1-718-858-6720.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/krasniy-oktyabr-inc-usa-issues-alert-eviscerate-dry-salted-vobla-aral-silver#arasilver #vobla #uneviscerated #clostridium #botulism #recall

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