Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
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RoundUp - 4th Week of Dec 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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2024 was great, 2025 will be even better
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Thanks for watching and listening in 2024. Upcoming in 2025 are live programs with call-ins so you can ask questions and make comments about your experiences in the health care system. Happy New Year
#2025 #drhowardsmith #medicine #healthcare #live
Charmast Power Banks Can Ignite
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQq2XYODfS/
Charmast now recalls for its Charmast W1056 Power Banks. These power banks’ lithium-ion batteries overheat and ignite creating fire and burn hazards.
About 488,000 units were sold exclusively on Amazon.com between December 2018 and September 2024.
Stop using these recalled power banks immediately. For a full refund, contact Charmast at 1-929-636-0293 or via email at rcus@charmast.com. To obtain your refunds, submit a photo of the product, including a label with your name and the date and the severed power cord. Dispose of the product safely.
#charmast #powerbank #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fire #burns #recall
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SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries May Cook You
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQreFfJTle/
Chervon North America now recalls SKIL 40V 5.0Ah Lithium-Ion Batteries, model BY8708-00. These batteries overheat creating fire and burn hazards. Affected are batteries manufactured before May 1, 2021.
About 63,000 of these batteries were sold in the U.S. and about 359 were sold in Canada individually or as part of SKIL 40V Brushless Mower kits at Lowe’s, other hardware stores, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Lowes.com.
Stop using these batteries and contact Chervon North America at 1-833-476-5325 or via email at to receive a free replacement or refund.
#skil #batteries #lithiumion #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
skil, batteries, lithiumion, overheating, fires, burns, recalls
Melii Baby Silicone Spoons Can Choke
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQr_4NMWmY/
Melii Baby has recalled its Silicone Spoons for Babies. The spoon tips break apart creating a choking risk for infants. Affected are spoons sold in 3-pack (code 2024-01), 4-pack (codes 2023-12 to 2024-05), and 5-piece silicone feeding sets with various animal shapes including cats, dinos, dogs, sharks, and unicorns.
About 85,100 units were sold at Aldi, Ross, and online at Amazon.com, buybuyBaby.com, and other retailers from April 2024 to August 2024.
Immediately stop using these recalled spoons and contact Melii Baby at 1- 855-492-4470 to obtain a free replacement set. Take photographs of the spoons, discard them in household waste, and email the photos to care@meliibaby.com.
#meleiibaby #spoons #choking #recall
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Mr. Christmas Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers Can Literally Light You Up
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQshNWskvL/
Mr. Christmas recalls its Wireless Decorative Tree Light Controllers, models 39611, 39612, and 39630. These wireless receivers overheat creating a fire hazard.
About 44,600 of these controllers were sold at Walmart, Target, and Cracker Barrel stores nationwide and online at their websites between July 2024 and November 2024.
Stop using these tree light controllers immediately and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Mr. Christmas at 1-800-489-6328 or email the company at recall@mrchristmas.com.
#mrchristmas #light #controllers #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
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HTRC C240 Battery Chargers Are Flame Throwers
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQtUREOll0/
HTRC has recalled for HTRC C240 battery chargers. These chargers ignite or cause connected batteries to ignite creating fires and burns.
About 34,600 chargers were sold online at AliExpress.com, Amazon.com, Banggood.com, eBay.com, HTRC-Direct.com, and RCGoing.com from December 2017 through June 2024.
Stop using these recalled chargers and contact HTRC at 1-951-215-8389 or via email at servicesupport@ht-rc.comfor instructions on returning the product for a full refund.
#HTRC #chargers #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
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Yoto Mini Speakers Can Burn Your Child
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQt0YEvzjN/
Yoto Ltd. has again announced the recall of its Yoto Mini speakers for children. These units’ lithium-ion batteries overheat and catch fire creating burn risks. This recall expands that announced in April 2024 and now includes a full battery replacement kit.
About 251,165 units were sold in the U.S. and about 18,932were sold in Canada online at us.yotoplay.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, and maisonette.com, and in toy and gift stores nationwide from November 2021 through April 2024.
Stop using the speakers, keep them out of children’s reach, and email Yoto at minihelp@yotoplay.com or visit us.yotoplay.com/recall for a free battery replacement kit. Dispose of the recalled lithium-ion batteries at your local recycling facility.
#yoto #minispeaker #children #lithiumion #battery #overheating #fires #burns #recalls
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Stanley Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs Pop Their Tops
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEQudxkRHqE/
Stanley now recalls its Switchback and Trigger Action Travel Mugs, 12 oz., 16 oz., and 20 oz. models. The lid threads on these mugs shrink when exposed to heat and twisting causing the lid to suddenly detach leading to burn injuries from hot liquids.
About 2.6 million units were sold in the US at Walmart, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, and other retailers nationwide as well as online at amazon.com and other websites between June 2016 and December 2024.
Stop using the recalled mugs and contact Stanley at 1-866-792-5445 or via the email Stanley1913TMrecall.expertinquiry.com for a free replacement lid.
#stanley #mug #lid #detach #burn #recall
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FDA Recalls
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Jose Madrid Chipotle Con Queso Salsa Contains Undeclared Food Dyes
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVdZllvRXw/
Jose Madrid Salsa has recalled its Chipotle Con Queso Salsa in 13 oz. Jar with lot codes 6012201 102327, 6012201 103027, and 6012201 111227. This salsa contains undeclared Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 food dyes. These food dyes can cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions in individuals with sensitivities or allergies to them.
Sold at Christmas in the Country event in Hamburg, NY, the Syracuse Holiday Shoppes event in Syracuse, NY, and the Greensboro Holiday Market in Greensboro, NC, all in November 2024.
If you purchased this recalled salsa and are allergic or sensitive to Yellow 5 and Yellow 6, immediately stop consuming this salsa. Contact Jose Madrid Salsa at 1-740-521-4304 or via email at mike@josemadridsalsa.com or for more information and refunds.
#josemadrid #salsa #yellow5 #yellow6 #allergy #recall
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Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables Conceal Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVeCmkMV91/
Lidl US is recalling its Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables including carrots, peas, cauliflower, and corn in 10.5 oz. Boxes. This product contains undeclared milk allergens. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. .
These recalled frozen vegetables were sold at Lidl store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia between October 21, 2023, and December 19, 2024.
Don’t consume these frozen veggies. If you have any in your freezer, return them to you nearest Lidl store for a full refund. A receipt is not required for returns. For more information, the Lidl US Customer Care Hotline at 1-844-747-5435.
#lidl #frozen #vegetables #milk #allergy #recalls
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Orgain Plant-Based Chocolate Powder Has Undeclared Peanut
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVeulntQCb/
The Orgain company now recalls its 30g Protein Organic Plant-Based Powder – Chocolate in a 2.lb tub with lot code 4172-02-P and expiration date of June 20, 2026. This powder contains undeclared peanut residue.
This organic plant-based powder was sold nationwide in retail stores and online platforms.
Immediately stop consuming this powder and contact Orgain Consumer Care at 1-888-881-4246 or using the email support@orgain.com. in order ti arrange a full refund.
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Lay’s Classic Potato Chips Have Hidden Milk
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVfWnev77a/
Frito-Lay is recalling Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, 13 oz. Bags, Guaranteed Fresh date of 2/11/2025 with manufacturing codes 6462307xx or 6463307xx. The chips in these bags have undeclared milk that creates a serious risk for individuals with milk allergies or sensitivities.
These chips were sold in Oregon and Washington state through retail stores and e-commerce platforms beginning November 3, 2024.
Those with a milk allergy or sensitivity should not consume these chips and should discard the chips or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Frito-Lay Consumer Relations at 1-800-352-4477.
#fritolay #lays #potatochips #milk #allergy #recall
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Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal Formula Has Undeclared Prescription Drugs
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVf7y8M5A6/
Shoppers-Plaza now recalls all lots of Fouzee Sugarlin Herbal Formula dietary supplement. This product contains undeclared metformin and glyburide, both prescription drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes. Metformin can trigger severe lactic acidosis and glyburide can induce dangerous hypoglycemia.
The affected product was sold nationwide online at shoppers-plaza.com and possibly in some retail stores across the U.S.
Stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact BICO Legal and Compliance Consulting, LLC at 1-786-796-6708 or email info@bicolegalcompliance.com.
#fourzee #sugarlin #metformin #glyburide #diabetes #hypoglycemia #acidosis #recall
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Force Forever Dietary Supplement Contains Dangerous Pharmaceuticals
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVgjE4P-gW/
GNMART Inc has recalled Force Forever Dietary Supplement, expiration date 3/27/2030. The supplement contains undeclared diclofenac and dexamethasone. Diclofenac, an NSAID, could increase a risk of heart attack, stroke, and gastrointestinal damage. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that can elevate your blood sugar, weaken your immune response, and trigger psychologic deterioration..
The supplement was sold online at gnmart.com.
Stop using this product and return it to the place of purchase or mail it to:
GNMart, Inc., 15 Sawmill Ln, Dover Plains, NY 12522 to obtain a refund. For more information, contact GNMart Inc via email at info@gnmart.com.
#forceforever #supplement #diclofenac #dexamethasone #recalls
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Cal Yee Farm Snack Products Contain Multiple Undeclared Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVhPQKPGuK/
Cal Yee Farm LLC has recalled multiple snack products including Dark Chocolate Walnuts, Dark Chocolate Raisins, Yogurt Coated Almonds, Butter Toffee Almonds, Tropical Trail Mix, Mango with Chili, Hot Cajun Sesame Sticks, New Orleans Hot Mix, and Fruit Baskets 2909 and 2921. These products contain undeclared milk, soy, wheat, sesame, FD&C Yellow #6, and almonds.
The recalled products were sold at Cal Yee Farm’s retail store in Suisun Valley, California, online at calyeefarm.com, and Boa Vista Orchards in Placerville, California.
Don’t consume these snacks. Return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them. For more information, contact Cal Yee Farm LLC at 1-707-425-5327 or via email at mariatmail03@gmail.com.
#calyee #fruits #nuts #chocolate #soy #whear #sesame #yellowdye #recalls
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VidaSlim Products Contain A Toxic Ingredient
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEViZK4PDrz/
Motivate Me Ashley, LLC has recalled VidaSlim brand 90-Day, 30-Day, and 7-Day Original Root, Root Plus, Root Capsules, and VidaSlim Hot Body Brew (Strawberry and Peach flavors). These products contain yellow oleander, a toxin that can trigger neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health risks. Affected products have expiration dates between December 2024 and December 2025.
Sold online at vidaslim.com and at independent distributors.
Stop using these products immediately and return them with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for an exchange of equal value. For more information, contact Motivate Me Ashley, LLC at 1-210-334-0664 or email the company at customerservice@vidaslim.com.
#vidaslim #root ##yellowoleander #poison #recalls
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Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza Has Dangerous Plastic Toppings
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVjA8VO56A/
Palermo Villa, Inc. is recalling of Connie’s Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizzas, lot number MR199856 with a best-by date of 11/27/2024. These pizzas contain plastic foreign bodies creating choking and laceration hazards.
About 1,728 pizzas were sold in Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin at retail grocery stores.
Check your freezers and do not consume these pizzas if you’ve purchased them. Dispose of the pizza or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Palermo’s Consumer Service at 1-888-571-7181.
#connies #pizza #foreignbodies #plastic #choking #lacerations #recalls
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Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms Have Listeria Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/
New Age International Inc. is recalling Daily Veggies Enoki Mushrooms in 200g clear plastic packages. These mushrooms are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.
These enoki mushrooms were sold nationally in retail stores between October and November 2024.
If you have these mushrooms in your pantry, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact New Age International Inc. at 1-718-808-1018.
#dailyveggies #enoki #mushrooms #listeria #infection #recall
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MadeGood Granola Bars Are MadeBad Due To Metal Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVkYD7Onou/
Riverside Natural Foods Inc. has recalled select batches of MadeGood Granola Bars produced between January and November 2024. These granola bars contain metal fragments that create choking and laceration hazards. Affected are Chocolate Chip Granola Bars, Mixed Berry Granola Bars, Strawberry Granola Bars, Cookies & Crème Granola Bars, and several others.
These recalled MadeGood bars were sold in the US, Canada, and other international markets.
Stop munching on these granola bars and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, reach the MadeGood Consumer Hotline at 1-855-215-5695.
#madegood #granolabars #foreignbodies #metal #choking #lacerations #recalls
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Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits Have Salmonella Contamination
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVl_6vv4Ar/
Reser’s Fine Foods, Inc. is recalling select lots of Sprouts Farmers Market Gyro Family Kits with use by dates from 12/29/24 to 01/07/25. These kits are on recall since the cucumbers in the tzatziki sauce have salmonella contamination.
These Gyro Family Kits were sold at Sprouts stores in 22 states including California, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Do not consume the contents of these kits but return the kits to the place of purchase for a full refund. Don’t forget to thoroughly clean and sanitize the surfaces oandr containers that came in contact with these salmonella-contaminated products. For additional information, contact Sprouts Customer Relations online at sprouts.com/contact.
#sprouts #gyrokit #salmonella #infection #recalls
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Borsari Bloody Mary Mix Endangers Due To Undeclared Allergens
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVmwBDRQku/
Borsari Food Co. now recalls all of its Borsari Bloody Mary Mix. This product contains undeclared soy and the fish anchovy.
This product has been sold in upstate NY as well as on the company’s website borsarifoods.com.
Return this bloody Mary mix to the place of purchase for a replacement or refund. For more information, contact Borsari Food Co. at 1-716-763-3391.
#borsari #bloodymarymix #soy #fish #anchovy #allergy #recalls
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Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits Harbor Tainted Cucumbers
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVnZLAM46L/
Fresh Creative Foods is recalling its Beef & Lamb Gyro Sandwich Express Meal Kits. These kids contain cucumbers tainted with salmonella. Affected are kits with use by dates from December 24, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
These meal kits were sold at Sam’s Club warehouses nationwide.
Don’t not consume these meal kits. Return them to any Sam’s Club for a full refund. For additional information, call Fresh Creative Foods at 1-888-223-2127,
#freshcreative #gyro #kit #cucumber #salmonella #infection #recalls
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Atkinson’s Frozen Hushpuppies Have Hidden Milk Allergen
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVn-1DNiPA/
Atkinson Milling Company of Selma, North Carolina has recalled their Frozen Hushpuppies with Onions and Frozen Hushpuppies without Onions. These products contain undeclared milk allergen.
These hushpuppies were sold in Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.
If you have these hush puppies in your freezer and you, family members, or household visitors have milk allergies, return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Atkinson Milling Company’s Consumer Department at 1-800-948-5707.
#Atkinsons #hushpuppies #milk #allergy #recalls
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Blue Ridge Beef Puppy Mix Is Toxic
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEVofl2PllT/
Blue Ridge Beef has recalled 9,600 pounds of their Puppy Mix, lot numbers 08/06/N25 and 08/16/N25, sold between August 6, 2024, and August 23, 2024. This puppy mix has salmonella contamination.
This tainted puppy mix was sold in retail stores in Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
Immediately return this product to the place of purchase or destroy it preventing access by children, pets, or wildlife. Wash and sanitize all pet food bowls, cups, storage containers, and your hands after handling the product. For more information, call Blue Ridge Beef at 1-704-873-2072 or email the company at blueridgebeefnc@yahoo.com.
#blueridge #puppy #dogs #salmonella #infection #recalls
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