Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80COwEpQtT/ The Food and Drug Administration and Aahu Barah USA Inc. are recalling Aahu Barah Apricot Rolls in the 14 oz size.  This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected is product with an expiration date of December 2025. These apricot rolls were sold in New York, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Georgia. If you have this product, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Aahu Barah at 516-396-0710. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/aahu-barah-usa-inc-recalls-product-due-undeclared-sulfites #aahubarah #apricotrolls #sulfites #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80BZw_PqDq/ The Food and Drug Administration and the Hudson Harvest company are recalling Hudson Harvest Tomato Basil Sauce.  The jars containing this product spontaneously swell, leak, and burst suggesting the presence of gas-producing micro-organisms that can poison.  Affected is lot# lot # 1042426. This product was sold in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts during from May through June 2024. If you have this sauce in your frig or on your shelves, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Hudson Harvest at 800-811-3795 x 2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/hudson-harvest-issues-voluntary-recall-tomato-basil-sauce-due-potential-under-processing #hudsonharvest #tomato #basil #sauce #contamination #illness #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C80AtmMNGTl/ The Food and Drug Administration and Snapchill LLC are recalling all of their canned coffee.  These coffees, sold under a raft of brand names, contain the deadly botulinum toxin.  Botulinum poisoning begins with weakness, dizziness, double-vison, speaking and swallowing problems progressing to breathing problems. These coffees were sold all over the nation.  To see if you have any of this highly dangerous coffee at home, check the ingredient label for the term “Produced and distributed by Snapchill LLC” or the words Snapchill Coffee on the label. If you see any phrase containing Snapchill on your coffee, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Snapchill at 920-632-6018 or via the email Compliance@snapchill.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/snapchill-llc-recalls-canned-coffee-products-due-potential-clostridium-botulinum #snapchill #botulinum #toxicity #death #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z_tEjPg8-/ The Food and Drug Administration and Totally Cool, Inc. are recalling ice cream products sold under the following brands: Friendly’s,  Abilyn’s Frozen Bakery, Hershey’s, Yelloh!, Jeni’s, Cumberland Farms, The Frozen Farmer, Marco, ChipWich, AMA Fruits, Taharka, Dolcezza Gelato, and LaSalle.  These products are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.   Return these products to the place of purchase. For more information, call Totally Cool, Inc. at 410-363-7801 and or email them at regulatory@totallycoolicecream.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/totally-cool-inc-recalls-all-ice-cream-products-because-possible-health-risk #icecream #listeria #friendlys #abilyns #Hersheys #jenis #cumberlandfarms #chipwich #rec

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z-6f9s--8/ The Food and Drug Administration and Foppen Frozen Seafood US. are recalling Foppen Smoked Norwegian Salmon Slices – Toast sized, 8.1 oz due to listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected is lot # 412. This product was sold in: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia. Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Foppen Seafood USA at 844-646-0928 or via the email supportQ1087@foppenseafood.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/foppen-seafood-issues-recall-smoked-norwegian-salmon-slices-81oz-toast-sized-sold-kroger-and-payless #foppen #salmon #lis

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z-DV0PjHi/ The Food and Drug Administration and FGF Brands Inc. are recalling Aldi Bake Shop Bakery Chocolate Chip Muffins.  These muffins contain undeclared walnuts.  Affected is lot number NF1 142Y. Do not consume these muffins if you have a walnut allergy.  Return them to the place of purchase if you, family members, or household visitors are allergic to walnuts.  For more information, contact the company at the email customercare@fgfbrands.com. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fgf-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-walnuts-aldi-bakeshop-chocolate-chip-muffin-4-count #aldi #chocolatechip #muffins #walnuts #allergy #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z9UeXP0gY/ The Food and Drug Administration and Solata Foods LLC are recalling its fresh spinach sold alone and in salad mixes sold under Solata, Gaia, Full Circle, Uncle Vinny’s,, and Bogopa.  These products all have listeria monocytogenes contamination.  This bacterium causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  All products have lot #s 40606 and 11006 with expiration dates of 6/20-24/24. Do not consume these products but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, contact Solana at 845-393-0089. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/solata-foods-recalls-fresh-spinach-and-spinach-products-due-possible-health-risk #solata #spinach #salads #listeria #infection #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z8jR4s8ey/ The Food and Drug Administration and Prophet Premium Blends have recalled Diamond Shruumz Infused Cones, Chocolate Bars, and Gummies.  These products contain Muscimol, a toxic chemical from Amanita mushrooms that seems to trigger seizures, agitation, muscle spasms, confusion, sleepiness, frank loss of consciousness, heart issues, and blood pressure collapse. Complications from these products have been reported from Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Tennessee. Stop using these products and contact Prophet Premium Blends via phone at (209) 314-0881 or email at info@diamondshruumz.com with your order number in order to receive a refund. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prophet-premium-blends-recalls-diamond-shruumz-products-because-possible-health-risk #diamo

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z7Tw5O05J/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Rooms-To-Go are recalling Cedona Natural View six-drawer dressers, model 33117082.  These tall, inherently unstable dressers tip over and fall if not anchored to the wall leading to entrapment with injuries and possible death for children.  These dressers fail to comply with federal safety standards. About 400 of these dressers were sold at Rooms To Go stores nationwide and online at roomstogo.com. Stop loading these dressers and contact Rooms To Go at 855-688-0919 or via email at productcare@roomstogo.com for a free replacement to be delivered to your home. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Six-Drawer-Dressers-Sold-Exclusively-at-Rooms-To-Go-Recalled-Due-to-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Imported-by-Global-Home-USA #roomstogo #cedoma #6drawerdresser #tipov er #entrapment #injury #death #children #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z6j0httZm/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Orly Corporation now recall Lavender Scented Candles sold exclusively at Cracker Barrel stores.  These 3 wick candles can burn so intensely that they set the candle’s wooden bowl on fire leading to burns or worse. About 3600 candles were sold at Cracker Barrel stores. Stop lighting these dangerous candles and return yours to any Cracker Barrel store for a refund.  More information is available from Orly at 800-917-2573 or via email at candlerecall@orly-corp.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Orly-Recalls-Lavender-Scented-Candles-in-a-Round-Wooden-Bread-Bowl-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Cracker-Barrel-Old-Country-Store #crackerbarrel #orly #lavender #candles #3wick #fires #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z55mjRf3k/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Head Rush Technologies are recalling Trueblue iQ Auto Belay Devices.  This device fails to retract and hold a climber safely leading to falls, serious injuries, and possible death.  About 2,200 devices were sold in the US and about 254 were sold in Canada online at headrushtech.com. Climbers should stop using these belay devices.  Contact Head Rush Technologies at 720-565-6885 or via email at info@headrushtech.com to arrange a free inspection and repair. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Head-Rush-Technologies-Recalls-TRUBLUE-iQ-Auto-Belay-Devices-Due-to-Fall-Hazard #trueblue #belay #malfunction #fall #injuries #death #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8z5QPDsprO/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Stylecraft are recalling Instinct Professional Vector Motor Cordless Hair Clippers.  This appliance overheats creating fire and burn hazards. About 50,000 of these clippers were sold in the US and about 1,320 were sold in Canada at professional beauty supply stores nationwide and online at stylecraftus.com and amazon.com. Stop using these clippers and visit /stylecraftus.com/recall_1 to receive instructions regarding obtaining a replacement battery and how to install it.  The batteries can also be replaced at a Stylecraft authorized service center.  For more information, call 888-864-6409 or email at CSteam@stylecraftus.com. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/StyleCraft-Recalls-Instinct-Cordless-Hair-Clippers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #instinct #stylemaster #hairclipper #overheating #fire #burns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zzaFctp8c/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Goal Zero are recalling Yeti Link Expansion Modules and EC8 Cables.  They overheat and melt leading to fire and burn hazards. About 34,460 units were sold in the US and about 815 were sold in Canada at REI, Bass Pro, Batteries Plus, Scheels, and Sportsman's Warehouse stores nationwide, and online at Goal Zero.com, Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and Backcountry.com. Stop using these units and contact Goal Zero at 888-794-6250 or via email at support@goalzero.com to receiver a free replacement kit. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Goal-Zero-Recalls-Yeti-Link-Modules-with-EC8-Cables-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards #yeti #linkmodules #cables #overheating #fires #nurns #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zx3BQRSbs/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Vitamix announce a repeat recall of Vitamix Ascent® Series and Venturist® Series 8-ounce and 20-ounce Blending Containers and Blade Bases.  These containers separate from the blade bases, exposing the blades, and creating laceration hazards. About 569,000 of these units were sold in the US and about 121,950 were sold in Canada at Costco, Best Buy, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, Target, Williams Sonoma, Walmart and specialty and independent stores nationwide, and online at Vitamix.com, Amazon.com and QVC.com.  The previous recall occurred in August of 2018. Stop using these containers and blade bases, even if you had yours previously recalled.  Contact Vitamix at 855-215-5178 or via email at service@vitamix.com for a free repair kit. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Vitamix-Reannounces-and-Expands-Recall-of-Ascent-Series-and-Venturist-Series-8-ounce-and-20-ounce-Blending-Containers-and-Blade-Bases-Due-to-Laceration

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zxHr-PR9r/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the my charge company are recalling myCharge POWER HUB All-In-One 10,000mAh portable chargers. They overheat while charging leading to fire and burn hazards. About 567,000 chargers were sold at Costco stores and online at Costco.com. Stop charging and using these chargers and contact myCharge at 888-251-2026 or via email at compliance@mycharge.com in order to obtain a free replacement charger. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/myCharge-Recalls-POWER-HUB-All-In-One-Portable-Chargers-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-Sold-Exclusively-at-Costco #mycharge #chargers #overheating #burns #fires #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zwcLSMdMq/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and MM Products now recall JoyJolt Drinkware Declan Single-Wall Glass Coffee Mugs.  Filling them with hot drinks leads to cracking with burns and lacerations. About 580,000 of these mugs were sold online at amazon.com and on.joyjolt.com. Stop using these coffee mugs and and contact MM Products at 888-569-5680 or via, email at recall@joyjolt.com to obtain at full refund. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MM-Products-Recalls-JoyJolt-Declan-Glass-Coffee-Mugs-Due-to-Burn-and-Laceration-Hazards #joyjolt #coffeemugs #cracking #burns #lacerations #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zvt_-gQKh/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Cinmar are recalling all Cinmar Frontgate Resort Collection Newport Aluminum Chaises.  Adjusting the backrest while seated can lead to it suddenly falling and amputate your fingers. About 70,000 of these chaises were sold at Frontgate stores in Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio and Texas, and online at Frontgate.com. Stop sitting on these chaises and contact Cinmar at 888-298-4651to receive a free repair kit after submitting a photo of your chaise lounge. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Cinmar-Recalls-Frontgate-Chaise-Lounge-Chairs-Due-to-Finger-Crushing-and-Amputation-Hazards #cinmar #frontgate #chaise #bac Brest #injury #amputation #recall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8zu60SslG0/ The Consumer Product Safety Commission snd MGA Entertainment have recalled Miniverse Make It Mini Sets that fabricate mini appliances, food, and lifestyle items due to resins in the sets that contain dangerous  acrylate chemicals in violation of federal regulations governing children’s’ toys. About 21 million of these sets were sold at Target, Walmart, Family Dollar, Dollar General, ALDI, Hobby Lobby and other stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, shop.mgae.com, Target.com, Walmart.com and other sites. Stop your children from using these toy sets and contact MGA Entertainment at 800-222-4685 or via email at mvcustomer_care@mgae.com to arrange for product return and refunds. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/MGA-Entertainment-Recalls-Miniverse-Make-It-Mini-Sets-with-Unused-Liquid-Resins-Due-to-Risk-of-Skin-Eye-and-Respiratory-Irritation-and-Sensitization-Violation-of-the-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act #makeitmini #toysets #resins #acrylates #poi

A nose spray could reverse early Alzheimer’s  Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8qtL3vNsA-/ Alzheimer’s dementia develops as brain cells, neurons, progressively lose the ability to communicate.  That occurs when a complex reaction involving the tau protein depletes the micro-bubbles, technically synaptic vesicles, that carry the neurotransmitters necessary for cell to cell communication.  Now Japanese neurobiologists have discovered a peptide molecule PHDP5 that prevents tau from draining the synaptic vesicle supply.  To deliver this Alzheimer’s neutralizing peptide to the brain, the researchers modified it and packaged it into a nasal spray so it penetrates the thin blood-brain barrier at the roof of the nose.  Using this PHDP5-nasal spray, Alzheimer’s like dementia has been reversed in mice.  The treatment works best for early Alzheimer’s.  It can’t cure the disease, but it delays or halts the cognitive decline.  That is significant and hopefully will hit the clinic…..someday soon. https://www.scienc

•Instead of a blood stick use your sweat Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C8qsViRRAge/ If you sweat having to go to the lab for a blood draw, that sweat may come in handy.  Bioengineers at the Washington State University have successfully 3D printed a flexible patch with multiple micro channels that facilitate unique single-atom catalyst-based colorimetric bioassays for up to 3 biomarkers found in both blood and sweat such as glucose, lactate, and uric acid.  The color changes that occur as levels of these molecules vary are amplified to deliver accurate blood levels of them.  Glucose measurements are critical for diabetics, uric acid levels help monitor gout as well as kidney and heart issues, while lactate levels quantitate intensity of aerobic exercise. https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssensors.4c00528# #sweat #glucose #uricacid #lactate #diabetes #gout #exercise