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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  • Firehook Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers

    17/06/2025 Duración: 45s

    Firehook Classic Sea Salt Organic Crackers Contain Undeclared Sesame. The affected crackers come in 8-ounce packages with a Best By Date of September 29, 2025.These crackers were sold in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia.Return these crackers to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Firehook of Virginia at 1-888-580-0745.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/firehook-virginia-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sesame-classic-sea-salt-crackersVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLA_cfbgIFx/#firehook #crackers #sesame #allergy #recall

  • August Egg Company’s Brown Cage-free and Brown Certified Organic Shell Eggs

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    August Egg Company’s Brown Cage-free and Brown Certified Organic Shell Eggs have Salmonella Contamination. This contamination poses a serious health risk, especially to infants, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Affected products bear plant codes P-6562 or CA5330 and were sold between February 3 and May 15, 2025.About 1.7 million dozen eggs are affected and sold at retail locations including Save Mart, FoodMaxx, Lucky, Smart & Final, Safeway, Raley’s, Food 4 Less, and Ralphs in California and Nevada. They were also sold at Walmart stores in California, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Wyoming, New Mexico, Nebraska, Indiana, and Illinois.If you live in these areas, check your egg cartons for the listed plant codes and dates. If you bought these contaminated egg, do not consume them but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call the August Egg Company at 1-800-710-2554.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/august-

  • Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    Anker PowerCore 10000 Power Banks Get Very Hot. Its lithium-ion battery overheats, creating fire and burn risks to consumers.  Affected is model number A1263.About 1,158,000 units were sold online through Anker, Amazon, Newegg, and eBay in the United States between June 2016 and December 2022.Immediately stop charging and using these recalled power banks and visit anker.com/product-recalls to check whether your unit is affected. If it is, register for a free replacement by emailing a photo of your device showing the model number, serial number, your name, the date, and the word “recalled” written on the unit in permanent marker. A purchase receipt is helpful but not required.  Then dispose of the unit at your local battery recycling center. For additional info, call Anker toll-free at 800-988-7973 or via the email support@anker.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/More-than-One-Million-Anker-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-Anker-InnovationsVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com

  • Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    Endless Pools Manual Retractable Security Pool Covers Permit A Child To Drown.  The covers can leave a gap greater than 4.5 inches between the roller and the pool surface creating drowning and entrapment hazards for children.About 11,500 of these pool covers were sold in the United States and an additional 480 were sold in Canada through Endless Pools and authorized dealers nationwide as well as online at endlesspools.com, from January 1994 through December 2024.Immediately stop children from using or accessing pools with these covers installed.  Contact Endless Pools  at 800-910-2714 or via the email poolhelp@endlesspools.com to arrange a free inspection and repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Endless-Pools-Recalls-Manual-Retractable-Pool-Covers-Due-to-Drowning-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-and-DeathVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAvcq8A1yE/#endlesspools #cover #entrapment #drowning #recall

  • RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    RYOBI 40-Volt 24-Inch Cordless Hedge Trimmers Can Suddenly Activate.  The trimmer can turn on when only the safety or trigger control is pressed rather than requiring both to be engaged creating a serious laceration hazard. Affected are model numbers RY40620VNM, RY40602VNM, and RY40602BTLVNMAbout 113,000 units were sold in the United States and about 15,000 were sold in Canada at Home Depot and Direct Tools Factory Outlet stores as well as online through HomeDepot.com and DirectToolsOutlet.com, from March 2021 through January 2025.Stop using these hedge trimmers immediately and visit ryobitools.com/recall to check if your product is affected. If so, return the trimmer to TTI Outdoor Power Equipment using the pre-paid shipping label provided on the site. A free replacement trimmer will be issued. No receipt is required.For more information, contact TTI Outdoor Power Equipment toll-free at 800-597-9624 or go online to the company’s website.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/TTI-Outdoor-Power-Equipment-Recalls-RY

  • Vortic Flow Series Light Fixtures

    17/06/2025 Duración: 49s

    Vortic Flow Series Light Fixtures Can Drop On You. The ceiling mount weakens over time allowing the fixture to fall unexpectedly and create an injury risk.About 2,350 light fixtures have been sold nationwide.Stop using these recalled Vortic Flow lights and immediately contact Minka Lighting by phone at (888) 770-7027 or by email at vortic@realtimeresults.net to schedule a free inspection and an on-site repair. The company will replace the faulty connection component at no charge.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Minka-Lighting-Recalls-Vortic-Flow-Series-Lights-Due-to-Impact-Injury-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAtjfNg6fS/#vortic #light #ceilingmount #injuries #recall

  • WeHwupe Store’s Adult Portable Bed Rails

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    WeHwupe Store’s Adult Portable Bed Rails Can Entrap. Bed occupants can become trapped within the rail or between the rail and mattress.  These bed rails violate federal regulations for adult portable bed rails and pose a major entrapment and asphyxiation hazard. The bed rails also lack the required hazard warning labels.About 94,800 units were sold at Amazon.com and at Walmart.com.Stop using these recalled bed rails immediately. To receive a free replacement, disassemble the rail completely, label the top and bottom rails with “RECALLED,” cut off the mesh bag and strap if present, and take a photo with your name displayed next to the disassembled product. Upload the photo to chunqushop.com/wehwupe-bed-rail-safety-recall. Then dispose of the rail according to local regulations.  For other \questions or assistance, contact WeHwupe Store by phone at (888) 438-3220 or via email wehwupestore@163.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/WeHwupe-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-f

  • BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    BASDEHEN Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ.Approximately 24,000 units were sold nationwide.Stop using these faucets. Until you install a replacement, only drink water after running the faucet for at least 15 seconds. To receive a refund, consumers, contact Chenfeng via email at ChenfengStoreF@outlook.com with a photograph showing disposal of the faucet along with your order number.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/BASDEHEN-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Chenfeng-StoreVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLArrpuAli4/#BASDEHEN #kitchen #faucet #lead #poisoning #children #recall

  • KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucets

    17/06/2025 Duración: 59s

    KICIMPRO Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ.About 50,000 units of these faucets were sold on Amazon.com.Stop using these faucets. Until you install a replacement, only drink water after running the faucet for at least 15 seconds. To receive a refund, consumers, contact Kicimpro via email at support@kicimprohome.com with a photograph showing disposal of the faucet along with your order number.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/KICIMPRO-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-KicimproVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAqhe6AcgZ/#Kicimpro #kitchen #faucet #lead #poisoning #children #recall

  • VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucets

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    VFAUOSIT Kitchen Faucets Can Poison Your Water. These faucets contain lead and other contaminants that can leach into water at levels harmful to infants and young children. Lead ingestion can cause serious neurological effects, including attention-related behavioral problems, decreased cognitive performance, and lower IQ.About 29,000 units of these faucets were sold on Amazon.com.Stop using these faucets. Until you install a replacement, only drink water after running the faucet for at least 15 seconds. To receive a refund, consumers, contact Whisper08 via email at customerservice@vfauosit.com with a photograph showing disposal of the faucet along with your order number.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/VFAUOSIT-Brand-Kitchen-Faucets-Recalled-Due-to-Dangerous-Lead-Exposure-for-Young-Children-Sold-on-Amazon-com-by-Whisper08Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLApydMgKvS/#VFAUOSIT #kitchen #faucet #lead #poisoning #children #recall

  • iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks

    17/06/2025 Duración: 48s

    iWALK Magnetic Wireless Power Banks Overheat.  The device’s lithium-ion batteries overheat and ignite, creating risks of serious injury or death.About 27,500 units have been sold in the US.Stop charging and using these recalled power banks. To receive a full refund, email to service@iwalk.net a photo of the power bank clearly showing the model number and serial number with the word “Recalled” written on the device in permanent marker. Then dispose of your power bank at a local battery recycling center.For more information, visit https://www.iwalk.net/recall.html, call (888) 279-0111, or email service@iwalk.net.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/iWALK-Magnetic-Wireless-Power-Banks-Recalled-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Manufactured-by-U2O-GlobalVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLApDktgDz2/#iwalk #powerbank #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fire #burns #recall

  • My First Snowman Toy’s Top Hat Is Dangerous

    17/06/2025 Duración: 59s

    My First Snowman Toy’s Top Hat Can Choke Your Children. The toy snowman’s top hat breaks into small ingestible pieces and creates a choking hazard for small children.About 30,800 of these toys were sold in the United States, and an additional 692 were sold in Canada.Stop allowing your children to play with this recalled snowman toy, remove the top hat, and keep it away from children. To receive a free replacement, contact The Step2 Company by phone at (800) 347-8372 or via the email step2-company@step2.net to obtain disposal instructions.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/The-Step2-Company-Recalls-My-First-Snowman-Toys-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAnyfwgPHG/#myfirstsnowman #step2 #hat #ingestion #choking #recall

  • BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells

    17/06/2025 Duración: 45s

    BowFlex Adjustable Dumbbells Can Attack You.  The weight plates dislodge from the handle during use, posing a risk of a serious impact injury.Approximately 3,844,200 dumbbells have been sold in the United States.Immediately stop using these recalled BowFlex adjustable dumbbells. To initiate a refund and for more information, visit www.bowflex.com/recalls, call (800) 209-3539 or email recall@bowflex.com.If you purchased through Johnson Health Tech Trading can request either a full refund in the form of a voucher or a replacement. If you purchased units sold by BowFlex Inc., formerly Nautilus Inc, you are eligible for a prorated refund voucher and a one-year JRNY digital fitness membership. You will receive a pre-paid shipping label to return the dumbbell handle and base.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Johnson-Health-Tech-Trading-Recalls-BowFlex-Adjustable-Dumbbells-Due-to-Impact-Hazard-Including-3-7-Million-Sold-by-Nautilus-IncVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAmxCaguJ8/#bowflex #dumbbells #plates #inj

  • ZRWD Infant Swings

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    ZRWD Infant Swings Suffocate Your Sleeping Baby. These swings were marketed for infant sleep but have an incline angle greater than 10 degrees, violating the CPSC’s Infant Sleep Products Standard and the Safe Sleep for Babies Act. The swings also lack mandatory safety warnings, and the swing’s remote control contains a lithium coin battery without required labeling under Reese’s Law, posing risks of serious injury or death if swallowed.About 3,540 units were sold sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop placing your babies in these recalled swings and contact ZRWD via the  email zrwdrecall@163.com to obtain a full refund. To receive the refund, you must email a photo of the swing cover cut in half and a photo of the swing base marked with “Recalled” using permanent marker and then dispose of the swing. Also dispose of the button battery safely.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/ZRWD-Infant-Swings-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-Hazard-Multiple-Federal-Safety-Violations-Sold-Exclusiv

  • Rinnai America Boilers

    17/06/2025 Duración: 51s

    Rinnai America Boilers Can Poison You. The boiler door fails to seal properly allowing carbon monoxide gas to escape.About 2,030 units were sold in the US and 249 were sold in Canada.Stop using these recalled boilers and contact Rinnai by phone at (800) 621-9419 or via the email recall@rinnai.us to schedule a free repair by a certified technician. If you must run this boiler before repair is completed, have working carbon monoxide alarms installed on each level of you home especially near sleeping areas.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Rinnai-America-Recalls-Boilers-Due-to-Carbon-Monoxide-CO-Poisoning-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAlPSegsq1/#rinnai #boiler #carbonmonoxide #poisoning #recall

  • Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets

    17/06/2025 Duración: 46s

    Hobby Toy Hammer Ball Sets can choke your young children. These toy sets contain small balls that violate federal safety regulations for toys intended for children under the age of three.About 2,000 units were  sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop allowing your children to use these recalled toy sets. Contact Shantou Haochengheng Technology by emailing TPDBTRADEWORK@outlook.com for instructions on how to safely destroy the product and receive a full refund.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Hobby-Toy-Hammer-Ball-Sets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Hazard-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Toys-with-Small-Balls-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-Shantou-Haochengheng-TechnologyVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAkZAsAMFh/#hobbytoy #hammer #ballsets #smallparts #choking #recall

  • Ravmix Portable Hook-On Chairs

    17/06/2025 Duración: 57s

    Ravmix Portable Hook-On Chairs can dump infants and toddlers. The crotch restraint can be displaced without tools, and infants may fall through an opening. This is a violation of the federal safety standard for portable hook-on chairs and creates risks of serious injuries or death.About 1,000 units were sold sold exclusively on Amazon.com.Stop using the recalled hook-on chairs and contact Ravmix via email at ravmix@outlook.com to receive instructions for a full refund or more information. For the refund, disassemble the chair, cut the restraint straps and cloth seat, and email photos of the disassembled parts to Ravmix.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Portable-Hook-On-Chairs-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard-Violation-of-the-Federal-Standard-for-Portable-Hook-On-Chairs-Sold-Exclusively-on-Amazon-com-by-RavmixVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAj1P8gAfC/#ravmix #infant #toddler #hookonchair #falls #injuries #recall

  • Lutron Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights

    17/06/2025 Duración: 53s

    Lutron Power Interfaces for LED Tape Lights can shock you. The power interface can fail during a significant power surge, such as a lightning strike, and create a shock hazard if you touch the connected LED tape lights.About 1,944 units were sold in the United States.Stop using these recalled power interfaces and any connected lighting. Power should be shut off at the circuit breaker. Contact Lutron by calling (800) 239-0495 or by emailing productrecall@lutron.com to determine if your unit is included in the recall and to register for a free replacement.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Lutron-Recalls-Power-Interfaces-for-LED-Tape-Lights-Due-to-Shock-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAeXqlAPoy/#lutron #ledtapelights #shock #recall

  • Globe-branded Haul ST and Haul LT E-Bikes

    17/06/2025 Duración: 57s

    Globe-branded Haul ST and Haul LT E-Bikes have defective seat posts. The lower portion of the e-bike’s telescopic seat post can break when fully extended leading to rider falls and injuries.About 11,100 units were sold in the United States.Stop rising these defective e-bikes and contact an authorized Specialized retailer to schedule a free repair. The repair involves replacing the original seat post with a new one made of a different material to eliminate the risk of breakage.  For more information, visit www.specialized.com, call (877) 808-8154, or email ridercare@specialized.com.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Specialized-Bicycle-Components-Recalls-Globe-Branded-Haul-ST-and-LT-E-Bikes-Due-to-Fall-HazardVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DLAdXkAAZwJ/#globe #ebikes #haulST #haulLT #seatposts #injuries #recall

  • Midea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners

    17/06/2025 Duración: 01min

    Midea U and U+ Window Air Conditioners collect moldy water. These units pool water due to inadequate drainage creating conditions for mold growth. Mold exposure can lead to respiratory problems and other infections particularly for mold-allergic and sensitive individuals.About 1.7 million recalled air conditioners were sold nationwide in the United States and additional 45,900 units were sold in Canada.Stop using these recalled air conditioners and contact Midea at (888)-345-0256 or via the email midea4028@midea.com to arrange either a free repair or a full or prorated refund, To get the refund, you must either return the unit using a free shipping label or submit a photo showing the unplugged power cord cut. For repairs, consumers can schedule a technician visit or request a repair kit with a new drain plug and bubble level. Use the contact phone and email for more information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Midea-Recalls-About-1-7-Million-U-and-U-Window-Air-Conditioners-Due-to-Risk-of-Mold-ExposureVidcast

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