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Howard G. Smith, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist and former WBZ Radio medical editor and talk show host tells how to avoid surgery for ear, nose, and throat problems. He also reviews the latest news and views in the world of medicine and health care.

Howard G. Smith MD


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    First and Last Brand Tomato Sauces Have Clostridium Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:28


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsFdBxjUsa/Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria that causes botulism.   Botulism is a  serious illness caused by this bacteria's toxin which attacks the nervous system and can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure. Affected are Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil; the Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored; and the Original Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot & Spicy with a “Use By” date of 09/26.The recalled products were sold in Connecticut and Massachusetts at Big Y and Stop & Shop locations beginning on September 22, 2025. Do not cook with or eat these sauces. Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you did eat the sauces and are experiencing symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, or difficulty speaking or swallowing, seek immediate medical care. For more information, contact First and Last Bakery, LLC at 1-860-956-5000.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/first-and-last-bakery-llc-recalls-first-and-last-brand-tomato-sauce-products-because-possible-health#firstandlast #pastasauce #clostridium #infection #recall

    Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Have Undeclared Wheat

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:39


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsEvwtCW-s/Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, a gluten intolerance, or celiac disease could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product is packaged in 6-count boxes with batch code LLA519501 and a Best By date of January 31, 2027. These recalled Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars were sold at Kroger stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming,, as well as in Giant Eagle stores in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.Do not eat these Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars if you have a wheat, gluten, or celiac issue. Return the bars to the place of purchase for a full refund. For ore information, contact Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, Inc. at 1-800-767-0120 or by email at dreyers@casupport.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dreyers-grand-ice-cream-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-haagen-dazs-chocolate-dark#haagendaz #minibars #wheat #allergy #recall

    Hoque Brand Dry Ghoinnya Fish Will Poison You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:20


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsEHtEF6rl/This product is uneviscerated and that poses a risk of poisoning with botulism. The recalled fish are in 10- to 12-pound clear plastic packages with an expiration date of May 19, 2025, and UPC code 908172635412.These dangerous Dry Ghoinnya Fish were sold nationwide across the US in retail stores.Do not consume this poisonous fish. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you did eat it and are experiencing the symptoms of botulism immediately contact your medical team. These symptoms are dizziness, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and/or constipation. For additional information, contact New Hoque & Sons Inc. at 1-718-391-0992.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-hoque-sons-inc-issues-alert-uneviscerated-dry-ghoinnya-fish#hoque #Ghoinnya #fish #uneviscerated #botulism #recall

    Moonlight and Kroger Branded California-grown Yellow and White Peaches Have Listeria Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:11


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsDfQ2F1my/Listeria 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. The affected lots include 01PCLC, 03PCAF, 106PCLF, 113PCLF.These peaches were sold at retail stores across the US between September 16 and October 29, 2025.Consumers should immediately stop eating the recalled peaches and discard them. Anyone who purchased the affected fruit can contact the company for more information or refund instructions.For questions, consumers can contact Moonlight Companies at 1-855-215-5017.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/moonlight-companies-voluntarily-recalls-california-grown-conventional-yellow-and-white-peaches#moonlight #peaches #listeria #infection #recall

    Monarch Premium Kratom Powder Is Contaminated with Salmonella

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:21


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsCr1rDUTP/Salmonella trigger serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected lots: 020123PA3F-T, 020123PA3F-G, 020123PA3F-R, and 020123PA3F-W.This powder was sold at retail stores and via mail order in every state EXCEPT in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. All sales occurred between April 2023 and September 2023.Stop using these recalled Monarch Premium Kratom products immediately and contact Vanguard Enterprises at 1-888-347-5088 or via the email at support@bedrockmfg.co to obtain a full refund.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vanguard-enterprises-llc-dba-bedrock-mfg-recalls-monarch-premium-kratom-powder-because-possible#monarch #kratom #powder #salmonella #infection #recall

    Crate & Barrel Ana Dining Chairs Will Dump You

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:24


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqtsDMDXak/The chair legs break creating fall hazards. This recall applies to chairs with SKU numbers 108-976, 109-100, 109-117, 109-123, 121-287, 436-035, 436-074, 436-096, 436-123, 686-763, 686-774, 387-127, 387-135, 387-141, and 387-166.About 54,930 of these chairs were sold in the US and about 3,160 were  sold in Canada from January 2021 through January 2025.Stop sitting on these recalled chairs right and contact Crate & Barrel at 1-800-451-8217 or by email at recall@crateandbarrel.com to receive a free replacement chair and arrange for the recalled one to be picked up at no charge.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Ana-Dining-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard#crateandbarrel #anachair #legs #falls #recall

    Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 12-inch or 14-inch Top Handle Chainsaws Won't Stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:16


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqtHH1FIzx/The chain brakes fail to activate leading to serious lacerations or worse. Affected is catalog number 2826-20 with a serial break identified by the letter “A” in the serial number.About 90,860 of these battery-powered chainsaws were sold in the US and about 7,500 in Canada at Home Depot, other home improvement stores, and online from March 2023 through September 2024.Stop using the recalled chainsaws immediately and contact Milwaukee Tool at 1-833-953-2012 to arrange a free repair. You can also register your product at service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to receive a prepaid shipping label for return and repair.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Milwaukee-Tool-Recalls-M18-FUEL-14-and-12-Top-Handle-Chainsaws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard#milwaukeetool #chainsaw #brakes #laceration #recall

    Modera Organic Cotton Pack N Play Mattress Dual-Sided Portable Baby Crib Pads Suffocate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:04


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqsd2WDgSo/These mattresses fail to adequately fit certain playpens permitting a baby's head to become trapped between the mattress and the sides of the structure. The mattresses are dual-sided, with one side labeled “infant” and the other labeled “toddler.”About 15,000 of these recalled mattresses were sold through Amazon from April 2024 through June 2025.Immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact Modera at 1-877-450-0320 or via the email recall@moderababy.com for a full refund. You can use these same contact routes for more information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modera-Recalls-Modera-Pack-N-Play-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Crib-Mattresses#modera #cribpad #strangulation #babies #recall

    Polaris Model Year 2025 and 2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Have Electrical Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:21


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqrnLKFaFO/An improperly routed alternator cable becomes damaged and contacts the negative battery post creating an electrical short with possible fires and burns. About 5,130 of these off-road vehicles were sold in the US, and another 460 were sold in Canada from March 2025 through August 2025. Immediately stop riding these recalled vehicles and visit polaris.com/recalls to check if your VIN is affected. If so, Polaris will provide you with instructions on how to safely continue operating the vehicle until a free repair can be completed at an authorized Polaris dealer. For more information, call 1-800-765-2747 or email Owner.Connections@polaris.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Model-Year-2025-2026-Ranger-XP-1000-NorthStar-and-Ranger-Crew-XP-1000-NorthStar-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard#polaris ##offroad #electrical #fires #burns #recall

    Grundens Youth Clipper 282 and Youth Zenith 282 Jackets Can Strangle

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:16


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqq_HGgBzc/The hood drawstring catches on objects creating a strangulation hazard that could result in serious injury or death for children.About 8,850 jackets were sold in the US and about 730 were sold in Canada at Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor retailers and online at grundens.com from August 2015 through August 2025.To return the jacket and receive a full refund, call Grundens at 1-800-323-7327 or email the company at recall@Grundens.com.  If you want to keep the jacket, don't allow your children to wear it until you have removed the dangerous drawstrings. If you choose this option, you can email a photo to the company to receive a 20% discount code for future purchases.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Grundens-Recalls-Youth-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death#grundens #jackets #drawstrign #strangulation #children #recall

    YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers Are Unstable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:19


    xVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqqDfyD4yb/They fall over if not anchored to the wall creating entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death for children. Affected are models with codes “HI1381_13,” “DD-02-BP,” “HI1381_09,” “DD-02-O,” “DD-02-P,” and “DD-02-B”.About 6,880 of these dressers were sold on Amazon from September 2023 through September 2025.Stop filling and using these dressers if they are not anchored to a wall. Move them to an area your children cannot access. To receive a full refund, contact YaFiti at 1-877-452-4067 or via the email yafitiservice@outlook.com to obtain disposal instructions and to  submit a photo showing proof that the dresser has been discarded.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/YaFiti-Fabric-12-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-YaFiti#yafiti #talldresser #tipover #entrapment #injury #children #recall

    Avenco and Novilla Brand Mattresses Are Flammable

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:26


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqpclMjipE/They violate mandatory federal flammability standards creating risks of serious burns or death. The affected PT Champion models include numbers A-M02822-10-Q-2, A-M02822-12-K-2, B-M02901-14-Q-1, B-M02905-6-T, and N-M02043-12-F-2 with manufacture dates from November 19, 2024, through January 9, 2025.About 5,340 mattresses were sold online through Amazon.com, Avencohome.com, and Novilla.net between January 2025 and April 2025.Stop sleeping on these mattresses and contact PT Champion via email at recall@champmattress.com to receive a free fitted cover that will allow your mattress to meet federal flammability standards.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Avenco-and-Novilla-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Violates-Mandatory-Flammability-Standard-for-Mattresses-Manufactured-by-PT-Champion#Avenco  #Novilla #mattress #flammable #fires #burns #recall

    Destination Holiday Glow Light Stick Bracelets Leak Toxins

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:04


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqo0atiQd0/The green bracelet in the 12-pack leaks chemicals irritating to the skin. The affected product carries the UPC code 9787014483.About 6,600 of these recalled 12-pack bracelet sets were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2025 through October 2025.You and your children should not wear the green bracelet from this 12-pack. Return the bracelet or the entire pack to any H-E-B store for a full refund. For more information, call 1-855-432-4438 or email through the contact page at heb.com by clicking “Product Recalls.”https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/H-E-B-Recalls-12-Pack-Destination-Holiday-Glow-Light-Stick-Bracelets-Due-to-Skin-Irritation-Hazard#HEB #glowbracelet #irritants #recall

    WLIVE Fabric 16-Drawer Dressers Can Tip-Over and Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 1:32


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqnzJ2jo8w/If these top-heavy dressers are not anchored to the wall, they fall over and create a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to injury or death for children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act. The affected products have “ASNG093” printed on labels found on the packaging. This recall expansion follows an earlier recall of about 76,500 12-drawer dressers.About 34,730 of these 16-drawer dressers were sold online at Amazon from September 2023 through August 2025.Stop filling and using these dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall. Locate them where children cannot reach them. To receive a full refund, contact WLIVE at 1-833-367-7572 or via the email wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com to obtain disposal instructions and submit a photo showing that the product has been discarded. Refunds will be processed after verification.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/WLIVE-Fabric-Drawer-Dressers-Recall-Expanded-to-Include-16-Drawer-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-WLIVE#wlive #dressers #tipover #entrapment #children #injury #recall

    Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwicesh Contain Plastic Foreign Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 0:49


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgOkxAD5U1/These plastic foreign bodies create  a choking hazard for anyone eating this sandwich.The affected sandwiches were sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and mass retail outlets across the US, Hawaii, and Guam between January 16 and October 23, 2025. Do not eat these pulled pork sandwiches but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call 1-800-328-8184 and select option #2.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ea-sween-company-announces-product-recall-due-choking-hazard#deliexpress #pulledpork #sandwich #foreignbody #plastic #choking #recall

    Zingerman's Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush Full Size Bars and Ca$hew Cow Full Size Bars Have Cross-Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 1:00


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgNypfDp_-/The peanut bars have undeclared cashews and the cashew bars have undeclared peanuts. Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts or cashews may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions idk they ingest the wrong bar. Affected is Lot# 174250.These products were sold at retail stores in Michigan and New York. Return these confused and recalled candy bars to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Zingerman's Candy Manufactory at 1-877-632-9264.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zingermans-candy-manufactory-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-cashew-candy-bars#zingermans #candybar #peanut #cashew #allergy #recall

    Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed Cheese Products Have E. Coli Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:48


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfRYL2AOn2/This cheese contamination with pathogenic E. Coli strains occurred due to its manufacture with raw and unpasteurized milk. These bacteria can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and potentially fatal complications, especially in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The affected batch codes include: 250527B, 250610B, 250618B, 250624B for Whatcom Blue; 250603F, 250616B for Farmhouse; 250603P for Peppercorn; and 250616M for Mustard Seed. This contaminated cheese was sold in Oregon and Washington state between July 27, 2025, and October 22, 2025. Do not eat this cheese. Either return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or carefully dispose of it. All surfaces that came into contact with this cheese should be cleaned and sanitized. For more information, contact Twin Sisters Creamery at 1-360-656-5240.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/twin-sisters-creamery-recalls-whatcom-blue-farmhouse-peppercorn-and-mustard-seed-cheese-products#twinsisters #cheese #ecoli #gastroenteritis #whatcom #farmhouse #peppercorn #mustardseed #recall

    MyBladder Food Supplement Has E. Coli Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:12


    Vidcas https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQWiYkUK0/   The bladder control supplement is contaminated with pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli.  These strains cause gastrointestinal and other infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected lot number is 030425176..This MyBladder supplement was sold by mail order as well as on Walmart and Amazon websites. Immediately stop using these contaminated MyBladder capsules and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you used the product and are experiencing unusual symptoms, contact your medical team immediately. For more information, call Purity Products at 1-516-316-9486 or email the company at  richard.conant@purityproducts.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/purity-products-announces-recall-dietary-supplement-my-bladder-because-possible-health-risk#mybladder #suppement #ecoli #gastroenteritis #infection #recall

    Devi brand Ground Cinnamon or Dalchini Powder Has Lead Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:13


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfPgneiW7_/Lead exposure over time causes developmental delays, learning problems, and other long-term health issues in children. Adults experience abdominal pain, nausea, muscle weakness, or other symptoms associated with lead poisoning. Affected is batch number 2502315.This recalled cinnamon powder was sold at Apna Bazar stores in Washington state between May 15 and October 21, 2025. Stop using this lead-contaminated cinnamon and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you or family members did consume this contaminated product, speak with your medical team about lead testing.For more information about this recall, contact Homeneeds Inc. at 1-425-301-2364 or by email at homeneedsusa@gmail.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/homeneeds-inc-recalls-devi-brand-ground-cinnamon-dalchini-powder-because-possible-health-risk#devi #cinnamon #lead #poisoning #children #recall

    Pacific International Marketing iBulk Italian Parsley Has Salmonella Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:05


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfOocYDqku/Salmonella infection triggers fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection may lead to more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. This recalled Italian Parsley was sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and Nevada between September 22 and September 25, 2025. Do not eat this tainted parsley. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Direct other questions to Pacific International Marketing by phone at 1-831-755-1398 or by email at customerservice@pim4u.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pacific-international-marketing-recalls-fresh-italian-parsley-because-possible-health-risk#pacificinternational #italianparsley #salmonella #infection #recall                

    Teasdale Foods Taco Dinner Kits Contain Undeclared Milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:23


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfN5TMDFzC/Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The recall includes Martin's and Giant Crunchy Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25257, with a “Best if used by” date of March 13, 2026, and Casa Mamita Soft Taco Dinner Kits, lot code 25259, with a “Best if used by” date of March 15, 2026. These recalled products were sold at Giant, Martin's, and Aldi retail stores across Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Do not eat not eat these products and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, he company by email at teasdalecomplaints@teasdalefoods.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/teasdale-latin-foods-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-milk-certain-taco-dinner-kits#teasdale #taco #milk #allergy #recall

    Hampton Farms Mixed Nuts, Roasted, Both Unsalted and Salted, Contain Undeclared Hazelnuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:03


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfMtd2lBN5/Those with a hazelnut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these affected products. Included areUnsalted lot number 23025 use by August 18, 2026 and Salted lot number 23825 use by August 26, 2026.These recalled nuts were sold  Stop & Shop locations  in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Do not eat the recalled mixed nuts, and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Hampton Farms Customer Service at 1-800-313-2748.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hampton-farms-recalls-mixed-nuts-roasted-unsalted-8-oz-and-mixed-nuts-roasted-and-salted-8-oz#hamptonfarms #mixednuts #hazelnuts #allergy #recall

    Lifepro Fitness' Bioremedy Infrared Sauna Blankets Cook You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:43


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdue_Pj68D/These sauna blankets overheat creating burn hazards for users. This recall includes all models with gray-faced control pads, including LP-BRMDYL-BLK, LP-BRMDYL-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLK, LP-BRMDYR-GRY, LP-BRMDYR-BLU, LP-BRMDYR-PNK, and LP-BRMDYR-PRPL. About 78,000 sauna blankets were sold exclusively online through Lifepro.com, Amazon.com, Walmart, QVC, and Dick's Sporting Goods between September 2022 and June 2025. Sop using and unplug these recalled sauna blankets. To receive a replacement, visit Lifepro's website at lifeprofitness.com/recall and follow the instructions to participate in the recall. Then dispose of the recalled blanket in accordance with your local disposal regulations. For more information, consumers can contact Lifepro Fitness at 1-888-491-1690 or email the company at recalls@lifeprofitness.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Lifepro-Fitness-Recalls-Bioremedy-Infrared-Sauna-Blankets-Due-to-Risk-of-Burn-Injuries#lifepro #bioremedy #sauna #blanket #overheating #burns #recall

    Leachoi Bed Rails Can Squeeze The Life Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:22


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtxW4jFmB/When attached to a bed, users can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and the side of the mattress, posing a risk of serious injury or death from entrapment or asphyxiation. In addition, the recalled bed rails lack the required safety warning labels. Affected is model ASIN B0BZVCG2R5.About 7,800 of these LEACHOI bed rails were sold nationwide on Amazon between March 2025 and September 2025. Stop using these recalled bed rails and contact LEACHOI via email at leachoidirect@163.com to arrange a refund. To receive the refund, you must disassemble the bed rail, mark “RECALLED” on the upper handle and U-shaped frame, cut the black fabric mesh and safety strap if present, and take a photo of the disassembled product with the your name visible. The photo should then be uploaded to the recall website leachoi.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/LEACHOI-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Asphyxiation-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Sold-on-Amazon-by-LEACHOI#leachoi #bedrails #entrapment #asp hyxiation #recall

    Cranach Hardware's Plastic Tip Restraint Kits Self-Destruct

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:12


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdtDBsDdbM/These recalled restraints are also known as furniture straps, and their plastic brackets and cable ties can degrade and break over time. These defective restraints create serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that could lead to serious injuries or death to children or to elderly adults.About 55,170 of these restraint kits were sold by Amazon beginning in September 2019. Stop using and relying on these recalled plastic tip restraints and keep children away from any furniture secured with them. Contact Cranach Hardware at 1-888-798-9487 or via the email info@cranach-hardware.com to obtain a free stainless steel replacement kit. To receive the replacement, you must email photographic evidence showing that the recalled product has been destroyed or discarded.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Cranach-Hardware-Recalls-Tip-Restraint-Kits-Due-to-Tip-Over-Hazard-Manufactured-by-Cranach-Hardware#cranach #restraintkits # tipover #entrapment #childeren #death #recall

    J & D Brush's Bio Ionic One-Inch-Long Barrel Curling Iron Can Burn You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:20


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdsbpcDA3S/The barrel can snap and detach creating a burn hazard. Affected is model number LXT-CL-1.0 with date codes between 0722 and 1223 etched on the plug prongs. About 357,000 curling irons were sold in the US and about 3,000 in Canada online through Amazon and Bioionic.com and in-store and online at Salon Centric, Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, and various salons and beauty supply stores nationwide between August 2022 and July 2024.Stop using and unplug these recalled curling irons. Contact Bio Ionic at 1-877-853-9627 or via email at longbarrelsupport@bbicompany.com to register for a free replacement. You must cut off the plug and return it using a prepaid shipping label provided by the company.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/J-D-Brush-Recalls-Bio-Ionic-Hair-Curling-Irons-Due-to-Burn-Hazard#bioIonic #curlingion #burns #recall

    3M Scotch brand TL909-50 Thermal Laminators Ignite Your Documents

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:21


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdrFKFDxXX/This laminator overheats creating fire and burn hazards. The affected laminators are light gray and white with gray accents, feature the word “Scotch” printed on the front, and have a nine-inch laminating slot. Affected are laminators with serial numbers between 2406000001 and 2501001920.About 13,440 laminators were sold at Office Depot, Office Smart, and School Specialty, Inc. stores, both in-store and online between August 2024 and September 2025.Immediately stop firing up and using these recalled laminators and unplug them. To receive a full refund, contact the 3M Company at 1-800-772-4337 or visit the “Contact Us” section of the Scotch Brand website scotchbrand.com.  Then complete a short form confirming your product is part of the recall. You'll need to upload a photo showing the machine with its power cord cut. A refund check will be mailed once the information is verified.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/3M-Company-Recalls-Thermal-Laminators-Due-to-Overheating#scotch #laminator #overheating #fires #burns #recall

    Deceptive Food Package Health Claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:45


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdqcOIj_Lp/The promotional health claims found on the front sides of food packaging bear little or no relation to the actual nutritional value of the product within.  This the conclusion of researchers at SUNY's Upstate Medical University at Syracuse.The study involved 597 items representing 11 categories of the most commonly purchased foods and beverages.  For each, the health claims made on the front of the product's packaging were compared with the actual health value of the contents as determined by critical analysis of the package nutrition label.The data analysis showed no consistent relationship between the health claims heralded on the front of packaging with the actual nutritional value of the product for the most commonly purchased food items.  The claims were only accurate for fruits, vegetables, and fats and oils.  The greatest deviations between claims and actual nutritional value occurred for snacks and sweets, sugars, grains, protein foods, and condiments.The bottom line: buyer beware.   Read the actual nutritional labels and take the claims on the packaging with a ton of salt since most are actually BS.https://journals.stfm.org/primer/2025/venkatesh-2024-0129/#labeling #healthclaims #foods #nutrition

    Electronic Retinal Implant Restores Vision

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:55


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdpWA_kS0y/Age-Related Macular degeneration is the leading cause of adult blindness, but Stanford University research ophthalmologists have developed an electronic retinal implant that promises to restore sight to millions.  Their device, nicknamed PRIMA standing for photovoltaic retina implant microarray, includes a subretinal wireless implant and wearable video camera.  The camera, mounted on an eyeglass frame, detects an image.  That image is converted by a pocket processor into infrared laser light signals that are directed through the lens of the eye to the implant under the retina.  The implant, in turn, creates the neural electrical  signals that restore sight. The implant is entirely light-powered and requires no external power supply.This PRIMA system underwent a multisite, primary clinical trial at Stanford, the University of Pittsburgh, and Germany's University of Bonn.  A remarkable 27 of 32 implanted patients, 84%, regained the ability to read books, labels, and even street signs.  Some could even correctly make out some of the smallest lines on a standard eye chart.  The vision is black and white.Further refinement of the PRIMA chip is underway that promises a higher resolution and a refined grayscale.  No word yet as to whether this system will restore full color vision, but bioengineering ingenuity might just achieve that result…..someday soon.https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251022023118.htm#google_vignettehttps://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396#blindness #maculardegeneration #amd #prima #retinalimplant

    New Weapon Against Breast Cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:03


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdod3Mj3HW/A new, supercharged form of immunotherapy for breast cancer has just been announced by UCLA oncologists in the Journal of Hematology & Oncology. The new approach involves the production of CAR-NKT cells, standing for chimeric antigen receptor-natural killer T cells, that have the superpower to attack not one but dozens of tumor cell surface antigens simultaneously.  The cells target a protein mesothelin, which cancers need to rapidly grow and spread.Many current immunotherapies only target a single receptor. Triple negative breast cancers lack many of these common receptors making them difficult to treat successfully. This CAR-NKT therapy attacks so many receptors it could prove effective for those with these triple negative cancers.Even better, the CAR-NKT cells can be mass-produced from donated stem cells and stored for immediate use on demand. Very promising is the fact that the CAR-NKT cells target, mesothelin, is not only found on breast cancers but also on the surfaces of ovarian, pancreatic, and lung cancer cells.So far, these CAR-NKT cells have only been tested in the laboratory on tissue cultured breast cancer cells harvested from patient swith advanced disease.  Clinical trials are in the planning stages, and hopefully, this super-immunotherapy will be available to save patients with a variety of difficult-to-treat cancers…..someday soon.https://www.news-medical.net/news/20251022/New-type-of-immunotherapy-could-change-the-treatment-plan-for-triple-negative-breast-cancer.aspxhttps://jhoonline.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13045-025-01736-9#immunotherapy #CAR-NKT #cancer #breast #triplenegative #ovarian #pancreatic #lung

    Gene Therapy For Deaf Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:01


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdnYr9jZwV/An exciting, ground-breaking clinical study now shows that children born with a defective gene coding for a vital inner ear protein can have that gene  repaired and hearing restored. This phenomenally successful preliminary clinical trial was recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine.Genetic bioengineers at New York's Regeneron Pharmaceuticals loaded a normal copy of the otoferlin gene into a dual adeno-associated virus acting as a Trojan horse.  Twelve children, born without the ability to synthesize otoferlin protein, received the gene injection, dubbed DB-OTO therapy, into their inner ears at 3 clinical centers: Harvard's Mass. Eye and Ear Infirmary, UC San Diego's Children's Hospital, and University College London.  Otoferlin is necessary for the inner ear's ability to convert sound vibrations into electrical impulses.  At 24 weeks post-injection, 9 of the 12 children, 75%, regained measurable hearing.  Three, 25%, developed near normal hearing.  The gene therapy was well-tolerated without any significant side effects.This gene therapy, with further refinement and after larger clinical trials, may be a one-and-done treatment for one common form of congenital deafness. Cochlear implants will continue to be essential therapy for other types of genetic and acquired severe hearing losses pending development of other genetic and/or chemical cochlear modifications.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2400521#deafness #children #congenital #otoferlin #dboto 

    Better Constipation Cures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 1:54


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdmkOKCSjm/The Brits now tell us that they have some better remedies for the world's constipation woes and they don't include high fiber diets or harsh laxatives. A new meta-analysis from the nutritionists at King's College, London rigorously reviewed 75 clinical trials and gives us some better suggestions for constipation relief.When the data were crunched, it showed significant constipation relief from kiwifruit, rye bread, and mineral rich water.  Also helpful were dietary supplements containing psyllium fiber, probiotics, and magnesium oxide. These suggestions are now endorsed by the British Dietetic Association.  If you continue to suffer from hard, infrequent stools, why not give them a try.  As you do, remember that enough daily water is critical for regular defecation.  For adult men, that number is 125 oz and for women 91 oz.  We parents do know that kiddies too can become constipated. The magic number for toddlers is 44 oz, for older children 57 oz, for young teen boys 81 oz, for girls 71 oz, for older teen boys 112 oz, for girls 78 oz.  For everyone, the water requirements surge with hot weather, exercise, fever, diarrhea, and breastfeeding.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/nmo.70173https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/11537/chapter/15#constipation #fiber #laxatives  #water #grains #fruit

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    New Relief For Women In Menopause

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 2:06


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdlztLFFi-/The hot flashes and night sweats of menopause create a miserable midlife for so many women.  Hormones do offer relief, but many women cannot take them.  Enter a new non-hormonal drug just approved by the FDA.This medication, elinzanetant to be marketed as Lynkuet by Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, and Nerre Therapeutics, is an oral neurokinin/tachykinin antagonist that normalizes thermal and sleep regulation.  A phase 3 multi-national study headed by researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine shows that 120 mg elinzanetant taken daily relieves both the frequency and intensity of hot flashes, improves sleep quality, and elevates moods. Improvement occurred for some study participants within the first week of therapy.Last year, the FDA approved another Bayer oral menopause drug fezolinetant, branded as Veozah. With one neurokinin receptor blocker, it reduces hot flashes only. This year's new entry is more powerful as it blocks two neurokinin receptors and affects not only thermoregulation, the hot flashes, but also sleep and mood.Since these drugs contain no estrogen, they lack the risks of blood clots, possible strokes, or exacerbation of certain hormone-dependent cancers including breast, uterine, and ovarian. Once readily available at your pharmacy, they provide safe, effective, and non-hormonal options for controlling bothersome menopausal symptoms.  Currently not approved for women with pre- or peri-menopausal symptoms, that approval should come soon,https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-fda-nonhormonal-drug-ease-menopause.htmlhttps://newsroom.uvahealth.com/2025/09/16/drug-reduces-hot-flashes-by-73-trial-finds/#women #elinzanetant #Lynkuet #menopaue #hotflashes #nightsweats

    Immunizations For Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 7:19


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdknrnjVnr/For nearly the first time in the history of American public health, there is mass confusion and lack of credible information coming from our usual public health channels about which vaccines adults should receive. I want to arm all of you you with the latest immunization recommendations from the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  These guidelines are all based on the latest scientific information which demonstrates that these vaccines are safe and very, very effective at preventing and/or minimizing the effects of sometimes deadly diseases. For Pregnant Women since you are immunizing for yourself and your new baby:TDap, in 3rd trimester; Influenza, anytime during flu season; CoVid, anytime; RSV, late 3rd trimester during RSV season.Adults, 18 through 64 year of age: Td/TDap, every 10 years; MMR, if not immune, 1-2 doses; Varicella, if not immune; HPV, through age 26 or 45 if never immunized; Influenza, annually late October; CoVid, 2-3 times a year with latest vaccines; Hepatitis A/B, as needed for travel or chronic illness; Meningitis, as needed for high risk, travel, outbreak, complement deficiency; Pneumococcal, if never immunized, high risk, immunodeficient; RSV,  if never immunized, high risk, immunodeficient.Seniors, 65 years and older: Influenza, yearly, high dose or adjuvated; CoVid: high potency mNEXSPIKE (Moderna) or equivalent Twice yearly, regular potency 2-3 times a year; RSV, single dose ? Every 2 years; Pneumococcal, PCV20 or PCV15+PCV23; Shingles, RZV or Shingrix, 2 dose series at 50 years or more, 19 years or more if immunocompromised; TDap, every 10 years.These are the vaccines that each of us should have. Look at this as a scorecard for you to follow along with your medical team. These days, so many of us are mobile, vaccination records may be scattered and not up to date in any single medical record, electronic or otherwise. Your own checklist, digital or paper, should be the most complete. When you do get a vaccine, let's say at your local pharmacy, be certain to text or email your medical team so that the information can be added to your electronic medical record.I have posted the American Academy of Family Physicians summary chart of all adult immunizations on my website at drhowardsmith.com/adult-immunizations-2025-6.https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-care/prevention-wellness/immunizations-vaccines/immunization-schedules/adult-immunization-schedule.htmlhttps://www.drhowardsmith.com/adult-immunizations-2025-6#adults #pregnancy #seniors #immunizations #vaccines

    Immunizations for your kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 7:05


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQdjEezCeTe/With all the confusion and lack of credible information coming from the usual public health channels, I want to arm all you parents and grandparents with the latest immunization recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics.  These guidelines are all based on the latest scientific information which demonstrates that these vaccines are safe and very, very effective at preventing and/or minimizing the effects of sometimes deadly childhood diseases. Now let's review, by months and years, the AAP immunization blueprint. At Birth: The RSV protective antibody nirsevimab up to 6 mos if mom not vaccinated in pregnancy up to 6 mos; 1st dose of Hepatitis B vax. 1 month: Hep B, 2nd dose, to 2 mo.2 months: Rotavirus- RV1 Vax, 2 doses; RV5 Vax, 3 doses, 1st dose; DTaP (Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis); Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b); Pneumococcal; Inactivated Poliovirus4 months: RV1, RV5, 2nd dose; DTaP, Hib, Pneumococcal, Inact Poliovirus, 2nd doses6 months: Hep B, 3rd dose to 18 mo; RV5, 3rd dose; DTaP, 3rd dose; Hib, 3rd dose to 12 mo; Pneumococcal, 3rd dose; Inact Poliovirus, 3rd dose to 18 mo; CoVid, 1 or more doses to 18 yrs; Influenza, 1-2 doses/yr to 6 yrs12 months: Hib, 3rd or 4th dose to 15 mo; Pneumococcal, 4th dose To 15 mo; MMR; Varicella; Hepatitis A, 3 dose series, to 23 mo15 months: DTaP, 4th dose to 18 mo4-6 yrs: DTaP, 5th dose; Inact Poliovirus, 4th dose; MMR, 2nd dose; Varicella, 2nd dose7-10 yrs: HPV, 2 dose series to 12 yrs11-12 yrs: DTap, 6th dose; Meningococcal, 1st dose of 2, second at l6 yrsThese are the vaccines that every child should receive beginning at birth and extending over the first 18 years of life. Look at this as a scorecard for you to follow along with your pediatric team. These days, so many of our families are so mobile, vaccination records may be scattered and not up to date in any single medical record, electronic or otherwise. Your own checklist, either on paper or digital, should be the most complete.I have posted the American Academy of Pediatrics summary chart of all pediatric immunizations on my website at drhowardsmith.com/pediatric-immunizations-2025-6.Summary chart: https://www.drhowardsmith.com/pediatric-immunizations-2025-6AAP guidelines: https://tinyurl.com/467f5c9b#pediatrics #immunizations #vaccines #aap

    Ben's Original Ready Rice Products Are Rocky Hard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 1:32


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQLokX_D1Pk/Small, naturally occurring stones from the rice farm are foreign bodies in the rice and create risks for oral and digestive tract injuries. Affected are: Long Grain White Rice with batch codes 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22; Whole Grain Brown Rice with batch codes 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, and 534DMGRV22; and Long Grain & Wild Rice with batch codes 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, and 533CMGRV22—all with best-by dates of August 2026.This rock-laden rice was sold at H-E-B, Target, United Markets, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly in the United States. Do not eat this rice. Contact Ben's Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 to arrange a return, receive instructions for a refund, or for more information.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bens-originaltm-issues-voluntary-recall-select-bens-original-long-grain-white-whole-grain-brown-and#bensoriginal #rice #foreignbodies #stones #injuries #recall

    Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn Contains Undeclared Peanuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 0:59


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQLnBsMjD9O/Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts risks a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this popcorn. Affected is lot number 2519907B1.This contaminated popcorn was sold in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas, as well as in other states.Don't munch on this popcorn.  Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call the Jody's Inc. at 1-757-422-8646 extension 103.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts-corrected#cabotcreamery #popcorn #peanuts #allergy #recall

    Kenz Henz Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs Have Salmonella

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 0:57


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKaKsFkbYv/Salmonella triggers serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected are eggs with best-by dates ranging from October 11 through October 17, 2025.These recalled Kenz Henz Pasture Raised Eggs were sold in Houston, Texas at stores including HEB and Kroger.Do not eat these eggs and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Kenz Henz at 1-409-457-5934.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kenz-henz-recalls-pastured-raised-eggs-because-possible-health-risk#kenzhenz #eggs #salmonella #infection #recall

    AquaStar, Best Yet, Waterfront Bistro, and Publix Branded Frozen Raw Shrimp Is Radioactive

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 0:44


    This shrimp, imported from Indonesia, contains low levels of cesium-137, a human carcinogen.This contained shrimp was sold nationwide in the US.Do not eat this shrimp and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call AquaStar at 1-800-331-3440.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aquastar-usa-corp-recalls-shrimp-because-possible-health-risk#aquastar #BestYet #WaterfrontBistro #Publix #shrimp #radfioadcf

    Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream Contains Undeclared Egg

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:14


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKXzemDQgE/This contamination occurs since containers of vanilla ice cream actually contain French Vanilla Ice Cream with a mismatched French Vanilla lid.Those with egg allergies can develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this ice cream. Affected are half-gallon containers with a “Sell By” date of June 19, 2026 This recalled ice cream was sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida, except for stores in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Tampa, and Sarasota. Publix stores in Virginia and North Carolina are not affected.Do not consume this recalled ice cream but return it to your local Publix store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Publix at 1-800-242-1227 or visit publix.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/publix-rich-creamy-vanilla-ice-cream-voluntarily-recalled-select-areas#publix #vanilla #icecream #eggg #allergy #recall

    Nat's Nuts Cinnamon Whiskey Pecans Contain Undeclared Cashews

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:05


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKXFB7D6j-/Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to cashews could face a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.  Affected are 4-ounce packages with lot code 1.22 and a “Best By” date of September 29, 2026.These recalled nuts were sold in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Nevada, Florida, and Wisconsin. The product was also sold online through Amazon and NatsNuts.com.Do not eat these pecans. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Nat's Nuts at 1-585-310-0157 or by email at info@natsnuts.comhttps://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/nats-nuts-issues-allergy-alert-potential-undeclared-cashews-nats-nuts-brand-cinnamon-whiskey-pecans#natsnuts #pecans #cashews #allergy #recall

    Haetae Brand Cinnamon Powder Has Lead Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:01


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKV0-AjiDf/Lead is a neurotoxin and creates a serious health risk. It is particularly dangerous for children and causes cognitive and developmental problems. Affected is product with a “Best By” date of February 9, 2025. This contaminated cinnamon was sold at supermarkets nationwide.Stop using this recalled cinnamon immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you or family members consumed this product, consult with your medical team about testing for lead exposure. For more information, consumers can contact Haitai, Incorporated at 1-323-890-0101 or by email at info@haitaiusa.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/haitai-inc-recalls-haetae-ht-brand-cinnamon-powder-8-oz-possible-risk#haitai #cinnamon #lead #poison #children #recall

    Yamaha 2017-2024 Golf Car Vehicles Have Defective Brakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:11


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKUs62jMdk/The these golf cars fail to brake properly leading to crashes, serious injuries, and possible death. Affected are DR2A and DR2E Personal Transportation Vehicle models with serial numbers that begin with J0D, J0E, and J2D. About 4,300 of these recalled golf cars were sold through Yamaha dealers from June 2018 through July 2025. Stop riding these recalled golf cars and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to arrange for installation of new brake shoes and pads. If you can't bring your vehicle to a dealer,  contact Yamaha at 1-866-747-4027 or by email at ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com to arrange a repair at your location.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2017-2024-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard#yamaha #golfcar #brakes #collision #injuries #recall

    Yamaha 2021-2025 Drive 2 Gas and Electric Golf Car Vehicles Have Defective Stop Lights

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:15


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKUA7OACIY/These vehicles are rear-end accidents waiting to happen leading to serious neck and chest injuries. Affected are Drive 2 Personal Transportation Vehicles and Super Hauler versions, with multiple serial number ranges affected.About 19,300 of these recalled Yamaha golf car vehicles were sold through Yamaha dealers from June 2020 through July 2025. Stop riding these recalled golf cars and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free installation of working stoplights. Alternatively, contact Yamaha at 1-866-747-4027 or via the email ygc_callcenter@yamaha-motor.com to arrange a free repair at your home or business.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Yamaha-Recalls-Model-Year-2021-2025-Golf-Car-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Crash-Hazard#yamaha #golfcars #stoplights #injuries #recall

    VST Brand Gas-Fired Tankless Water Heaters Can Gas You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:35


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKSye7iXhr/The exhaust duct on these water heaters crack and allow poisonous gases including carbon monoxide to escape inside your home leading too chemical asphyxiation or death. Affected are model numbers VRS-150, VRS-199, VRP-150, VRP-199, VRS Plus-150, VRS Plus-199, VRP Plus-150, VRP Plus-199, VTS-150, VTS-199, VTP-150, and VTP-199.About 36,700 of these dangerous water heaters were sold in the United States and about 3,500 were sold in Canada at plumbing supply stores from May 2017 through July 2025.Immediately stop using these recalled water heaters and contact VESTA.DS at 1-888-505-5525 or by email at condensingwaterheater@realtimeresults.net to schedule a free repair by a certified technician. If you must continue using these water heaters before the repair, have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed in your home.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/VESTA-DS-Recalls-VST-Brand-Tankless-Water-Heaters-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Death#vst #tankless #waterheaters #poisonous #gas #carbonmonoxide #recall

    NordicTrack RW900 Rowing Machines Catch Fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:18


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKR9tUDjoK/The screen console overheats and ignites leading to fires and burns. Affected are model numbers NTRW19147.0 through NTRW19147.3.About 44,800 rowing machines were sold in the United States and 700 were sold in Canada at brick-and-mortar stores and online at Best Buy, Dick's Sporting Goods, Nebraska Furniture, and ABT, as well as on nordictrack.com and Amazon.com between November 2018 and April 2022.Stop using and unplug these recalled rowing machines. Contact iFIT at 1-833-680-4348 or by email at ntrw19147-recall@ifit.com to arrange a free home repair and screen console replacement performed by an authorized technician.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/iFIT-Recalls-NordicTrack-Rowing-Machines-Due-to-Fire-Hazard#nordictrack #rowingmachine #console #overheating #fire #burns #recall

    WLIVE Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers Topple and Kill

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:15


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKRPV9D46V/These tall and top-heavy dressers are unstable if not anchored to a wall.  They tip-over and entrap leading to serious injuries or even death for children. Affected dressers best the package marking ASNG092. About 76,500 dressers were sold on Amazon between September 2023 and August 2025. Stop filling and using the dressers if they are not anchored to a wall. Move the dresser to a child-inaccessible zone.  Contact WLIVE at 1-833-367-7572 or by email at wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com to obtain a full refund once you have properly disposed of the dresser and emailed a photo to document this disposal.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/WLIVE-Fabric-12-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-WLIVE#wlive #dresser #12drawer #entrapment #injury #death #children #recall

    Textron E-Z-GO Personal Transportation Vehicles Leak Gasoline

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 1:28


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQKQh5YjzGU/Fuel leaks at the quick-connect fitting between the fuel line and the fuel injector mounted on the engine leading to risks of serious injury and potential fire hazards. This recall affects the 2020-2025 RXV Freedoms, as well as the 2020-2022 TXT Freedoms and Valor PTV models with various serial numbers.About 90,800 vehicles in the United States and 7,300 were sold in Canada at Textron dealerships and distributors nationwide from September 2019 through June 2025.Stop fueling and riding these recalled vehicles immediately and contact Textron E-Z-GO at 1-888-438-3946 or via email at ezgowarranty@textron.com to check if your particular serial number is affected and to obtain inspection instructions.  You can also reach out to an authorized dealer to schedule a free inspection. If fuel leakage is found, the dealer will replace the fuel line at no cost.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Textron-E-Z-GO-Recalls-Personal-Transportation-Vehicles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-Fire-Hazard#textron #ezgo #fuel #leaks #fires #burns #recall

    Durra Ground Cinnamon Is Lead Contaminated

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 0:57


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2-NfNjPIE/This product contains toxic levels of lead.  Lead is neurotoxic, particularly to the developing brain of children. Affected is batch #N06 B:02, Best by May 2026.This lead-contaminated cinnamon was sold at grocery stores in California and Michigan from August 24, 2024, through October 6, 2025.Do not use this cinnamon and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Eureka Inc. at 1-951-444-7779.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/durra-ground-cinnamon-100-g-because-possible-health-risk#durra #cinnamon #lead #poison #recall

    Del Mar Organic Frozen Spinach and Sno Pac Organic Frozen Cut Spinach Have Listeria Contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 1:38


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP29kD-jViL/Listeria 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. The affected Del Mar spinach lots are 250107A, 250107B, 250107C, 250107D, 2501071, and 2501073 with expiration 1/7/27. The affected Sno PAC spinach lots are SPM1.190.5 with best by 7/9/27, SPC1.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, SPC2.160.5 with best by 6/9/27, and SPM1.097.5 with best by 4/7/27.Do not consume this tainted spinach and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Sno Pac Foods at 1-507-725-5281 or email snopac@snopac.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sno-pac-foods-recalls-del-mar-35-lb-bulk-frozen-spinach-and-10-oz-organic-frozen-cut-spinach#delmar #snopac #spinach #listeria #infection #recall

    TRUE METRIX Blood Glucose Meters Have Defective Displays

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 1:09


    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP280u_jBIK/These LCD displays show partial or missing numerical segments, fading characters, or “ghosting,” which leads to misinterpreted test results or delays in treatment decisions for abnormal glucose levels. The affected meters are lot number KD0746, manufactured September 4, 2025About 601 meters of the TRUE METRIX® meters were sold, co-branded under the Good Neighbor Pharmacy® brand.If you purchased this meter, check the lot number on the box. If your unit is affected, contact Trividia Health by calling 1-888-835-2723 or by emailing trividia0925CC@trividiahealth.com to obtain return and replacement instructions. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/trividia-health-inc-initiates-voluntary-recall-limited-number-true-metrixr-blood-glucose-meters#truemetrix #glucosemeter #display #mistreatment #recall

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