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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  • Bellabu Bear Children’s Robes Are Flammable

    15/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP13Za9lb2K/They violate mandatory US flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of fires and burns. Affected are robes with the code BB-NW12109 printed on the neck label.About 1,300 robes were sold at Saks Fifth Avenue stores and boutiques, and online at bellabubear.com, letthembelittleboutique.com, saksfifthavenue.com, and other online retailers between January 2024 and July 2025.Immediately stop allowing your children to wear these recalled robes. Contact Bellabu Bear at 1-888-703-7752 or via email at help@bellabubear.com for a full refund or store credit for the original purchase price. The company will provide a prepaid shipping label.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Bellabu-Bear-Recalls-Childrens-Robes-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Violates-Mandatory-Standards-for-Childrens-Sleepwear#bellabubear #childrens #robes #flammable #fires #burns #recall

  • Mom Genius Retractable Safety Gates Can Entrap Your Baby

    15/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP12rstgPR6/ A child’s torso can fit through the space between the gate and the floor, creating a risk of entrapment that could lead to serious injury or death. Affected are models labeled Retractable Safety Gate model number SH.20.006B02.About 920 of these gates were sold at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Purchasingpower.com, and Perpay.com from March 2024 through June 2025.Stop using these recalled safety gates. To receive a full refund, cut through the mesh of the gate to destroy it and take a photo showing the destroyed gate. Send that photo to product-recall@momgenius.com. Once the photo is received, Mom Genius will issue your refund. For more information, contact Mom Genius at 1-844-266-6436 or via the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Mom-Genius-Recalls-Retractable-Safety-Gates-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Gates-and-Enclosures#momgenius #safetygate #entrapment #injury #children #recall

  • Bmrwtg Children’s LED Tutu Skirts Contain Dangerous Button Batteries

    15/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DP11LQmAC7V/The LED lights in these skirts use lithium coin batteries that are easily accessible to children and lack the warning labels required under Reese’s Law. Ingesting these batteries can cause internal chemical burns, severe injury, or even death. About 740 of these skirts were sold on Amazon from March 2025 through August 2025.Stop allowing your children to wear or play with these recalled skirts. Remove and properly dispose of the batteries following local hazardous waste procedures. To obtain a full refund, cut the skirt in half, place it in the trash, and send a photo of the destroyed skirt to bmrwtgrecall@outlook.com.  Additional information about this recall is available by contacting the same email.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Childrens-LED-Tutu-Skirts-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Battery-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Consumer-Products-with-Coin-Batteries-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Bmrwtg#Bmrwtg #tutu #skirts #led #buttonbatt

  • Wise Wife Branded Ground Cinnamon Is Leaded

    15/10/2025 Duración: 50s

    Vidcast:   https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmeqk6DvG5/This cinnamon contains toxic levels of lead.  It is a poison and a particular danger to children as it is neurotoxic for the developing brain.This recalled cinnamon was sold in New Jersey, New York, Florida, Maryland, Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Ohio between February 15, 2024 and June 28, 2025. Do not use this lead-contaminated cinnamon but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call 1-516-437-3782.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/slr-food-distribution-inc-recalls-wise-wife-brand-ground-cinnamon-because-possible-health-risk#wisewife #cinnamon #cinnamon #poison #children #recall

  • G&L Food Dried Bean Curd Contains Undeclared Wheat Allergen

    09/10/2025 Duración: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmd75wDht2/Those with an allergy to wheat or gluten or who have celiac disease could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. Affected is product with expiration dates of 10/25/2025, 11/06/2026, and 06/20/2026.This recalled bean curd was sold at retail stores in Northern California’s Bay Area but also served in restaurants operating in this region.Do not consume this G&L Food Dried Bean Curd. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact 1-415-218-2332.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gansu-zhaofeng-agricultural-development-co-ltd-voluntarily-recalling-its-dried-bean-curd-due#gandlfood #driedbeancurd #wheat #gluten #celiac #allergy #recalledbeancurd, wheat, gluten, celiac, allergy, recall

  • Harvest Cuts and Fresh and Finest Fresh Cut/Processed Cantaloupe Is Listeria Contaminated

    09/10/2025 Duración: 59s

    Harvest Cuts and Fresh and Finest Fresh Cut/Processed Cantaloupe Is Listeria ContaminatedVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmdRunjYmJ/Listeria can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected products include cantaloupe-only and mixed fruit containers.These recalled products were sold in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, and may have reached other states through traditional grocery stores in plastic clamshell containers.Do not eat these affected Harvest Cuts or Fresh and Finest products.   Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Wholesale Produce Supply at 1-612-378-2025.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wholesale-produce-supply-minneapolis-minnesota-recalling-fresh-cutprocessed-cantaloupe-because-it#harvestcuts #freshandfinest #cantaloupe #listeria #infection #recallharvestcuts, freshandfinest, cantaloupe, listeria, infection, recall

  • Tru Fru Freeze Dried Strawberries in Dark & White Chocolate and Freezedried Strawberries and Cream Contain Metal Fragments

    09/10/2025 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmccb3ALRa/These hard, sharp foreign objects can cause lacerations and/or perforations of mouth, throat, stomach, or intestinal linings. These recalled products were sold at Albertsons, CVS, Food Lion, H-E-B, Hungryroot, Ingles Markets, Kroger, Stew Leonard’s, and Target stores as well as online and via mail order. Do not eat these Tru Fru products.  To request a refund or to obtain more information, contact Tru Fru at 1-888-293-7748 or via the email trufru@rqa-inc.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/georgia-nut-company-gnc-third-party-manufacturer-tru-fru-llc-issues-voluntary-recall-specific#trufru #freedried #strawberries #foreignbodies #metal #lacerations #recall

  • Lunds & Byerlys Pecan Caramel Clusters Contain Undeclared Cashew Allergen

    09/10/2025 Duración: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbygAjGUH/Those with an allergy to cashews could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected lot is # 079Y with a best-by date of January 29, 2026.This candy was sold exclusively at Lunds & Byerlys stores in Minnesota between July 15 and September 30, 2025.Do not eat this product but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Abdallah Candies at 1-800-348-7328 or via the email service@abdallahcandies.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/abdallah-candies-issues-voluntary-recall-pecan-caramel-clusters-due-undeclared-mislabeled-allergens#lundsbyerlys #pecancarmelclusters #candy #cashew #allergy #recall

  • Doan’s Bakery’s White Chocolate Coconut and Carrot Bundt Cakes Contain Undeclared Wheat and Milk

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmbBrwD4_0/Those with wheat, milk, or gluten allergies or with celiac disease could develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume these cakes.  The affected products were sold and shipped via the mail order company goldbelly.com from June 1 through September 24, 2025.If you bought and received these affected bundt cakes through Goldbelly.com and have wheat or milk allergies, don’t eat them them. Contact Customer Support at Goldbelly.com at 1-888-675-6892 or via the email support@goldbelly.com to arrange a refund or for more information.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/doans-bakery-issues-allergy-update-undeclared-wheat-and-milk-allergens-bundt-cakes#doansbakery #bundt #cakes #wheat #milk #gluten #celiac #allergy #recall

  • Signature Brand Enoki Mushrooms Are Contaminated with Listeria

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmMt1FgBXp/This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected is lot code GGN: 4063061794758.These contaminated mushrooms were sold in New York City.If you purchased Signature Enoki Mushrooms anytime during August to September 2025, do not eat the product and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact New Age International at 1-718-808-1018 or via the email info@newageinternational.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-age-international-recalls-signature-enoki-mushrooms-due-potential-health-risk#signature #enoki #mushrooms #listeria #infection #recall

  • Sea Port Raw Frozen Easy Peel White Shrimp Is Radioactive

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmL6atDVCr/These jumbo sized shrimp, 16/20 count per pound, are contaminated with Cesium-137, a human carcinogenen. Affected is lot C10524 SO502 080 with best-by dates of May 7 or May 8, 2028.This recalled shrimp was sold at small retailers in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Montana, Oregon, Washington State, and American Samoa between July 10 and September 22, 2025.Check your freezers for this recalled Sea Port brand shrimp in 1- or 2-pound bags. Do not eat this shrimp and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Use extra care when handling this product to reduce any chance of contamination.For more information, contact Sea Port Products Corporation at 1-425-896-0186 or email info@seaportproducts.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sea-port-products-corp-recalling-raw-frozen-easy-peel-white-shrimp-because-product-may-have-become#seaport #shrimp #radioactive #cesium137 #cancer #recall

  • Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Also Has Listeria Contamination

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmLQZYjlcI/The source of the listeria is the linguini pasta supplied by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California, which issued its own recall for possible 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. This recalled product was sold between September 15 and September 25, 2025. Do not eat this recalled Shrimp Scampi with Linguini but rather return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Also, clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers that may have come in contact with this recalled product in order to prevent spread of infection. Note too that listeria can survive in refrigerated environments.For more information, contact Demers Food Group Customer Service at 1-800-239-9731 or email info@demersfoodgroup.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/demers-fo

  • Albertsons Store-made Deli Items Containing Bowtie Pasta Have Listeria Contamination

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/reel/DPmKX-pDADT/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. The recall involves salads and meals made with bowtie pasta supplied by Fresh Creative Foods, which used a tainted ingredient manufactured by Nate’s Fine Foods of Roseville, California.These recalled bowtie pasta products were sold under multiple store brands at Albertsons, Albertsons Market, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, Carrs-Safeway, Eagle, Pak ’N Save, Pavilions, Market Street, Randalls, Safeway, Tom Thumb, United, and Vons locations across Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming.Avoid eating these recalled products and return them to any participating store for a full refund. Clean and sanitize any containers o

  • Giant Eagle Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Is Contaminated With Listeria

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmJuicD3Mw/Listeria causes severe and sometimes fatal systemic infections in the very young, in older frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems.  It can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths.  Affected is product with expiration dates ranging from September 30 through October 7, 2025.This salad was sold in Giant Eagle and Market District stores across western Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland, and Indiana.Do not eat this recalled pasta salad. Return it with a qualifying receipt to any Giant Eagle or Market District store for a full refund. For more information, contact Giant Eagle Customer Care at 1-800-553-2324 or use the email consumerrelation@gianteagle.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/giant-eagle-recalls-smoked-mozzarella-pasta-salad-due-potential-listeria-monocytogenes-contamination#gianteagle #penna #salad #listeria #infection #recall

  • Twin Marquis Thick Shanghai Style Plain Noodles Contain Undeclared Egg 

    09/10/2025 Duración: 57s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmJILkDDxd/Packages of this product have been mistakenly filled with Lo Mein noodles which contain eggs. This creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with egg allergies. Affected are 16-ounce packages marked with the date code 05520.These recalled noodles were sold at ethnic retail outlets.Do not eat these recalled noodles but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Twin Marquis LLC at 1-800-544-6855 or via the email info@twinmarquis.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/twin-marquis-llc-voluntarily-recalls-twin-marquisr-thick-shanghai-style-plain-noodle-packages-due#twinmarquis #noodles #egg #allergy #recall

  • Nature’s Own Pet Chews Bully Bites Are Contaminated With Salmonella

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmIa5mEeBN/Salmonella causes serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in pets. If transmitted to other family members including young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems, this bacterium can be devastating.    because the treats may be contaminated with Salmonella. Affected are four lots, 19379, 19380, 19381, and 19382, all with a Best Buy date of September 2027. About these recalled Bully Bites were sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin after September 23, 2025.Do not feed these treats to pets or to any other animals. Return this pet food to the place of purchase for a refund so that children, pets, and wildlife cannot access it. Be certain to wash and sanitize all bowls, cups, storage containers, and surfaces that have come in contact with the treats. Wash your hands.For more information, contact Best Buy Bones, Incorporated at 1-810-687-2106 or email info@bestbuybones.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-wit

  • Kroger Basil Pesto Bowtie Salad and Smoked Mozzarella Penne Salad Have Listeria Contamination

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmHut4D0vZ/Listeria causes severe and sometimes fatal systemic infections in the very young, in older frail individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems.  Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirth These recalled salads were sold at the Kroger family of stores including Kroger, Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fred Meyer, Fry’s, Gerbes, King Soopers, Payless, Ralphs, and Smith’s in Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, and West Virginia between late August and early October 2025.Do not eat these pasta salads but return them to any Kroger store for a full refund or replacement. For more information, contact Kroger at 1-800-KROGERS or email customerservice@kroger.comhttps://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kro

  • Evermore Surprise Eggs Contain Toxic Lead

    09/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPmGrGFjXpF/The toy airplane inside the egg contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and causes serious neurological issues for developing brains. All lot numbers are affected.About 98,350 of these colorful Surprise Eggs were sold at 7-Eleven, Horizon, Speedway, and Murphy stores from March through April 2025.Do not permit your children to play with these Surprise Eggs. To receive a refund, destroy the toy airplane, take a photo of the destroyed toy, and email the picture to support@in-motion-design.com. After that, dispose of the toy at a local hazardous waste site. For more information, contact In Motion Design at 1-888-727-2476 or use the email I mentioned.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/In-Motion-Design-Recalls-Evermore-Surprise-Eggs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban#evermore #toys #eggs #lead #poison #recall

  • ACC: New Screening Blood Test

    05/10/2025 Duración: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa5RHQADaY/Just out.  The American College of Cardiology is urging one and all adults and their medical teams to include the test for general body and cardiovascularinflammation in the annual testing battery.  That test is the high sensitivity C-Reactive Protein or hsCRP.  The hsCRP test measures low grade body inflammation.  Elevated test numbers predict the untimely occurrence of heart attacks, strokes, and death due to cardiovascular disease as predictably as bad cholesterol levels even if your cholesterol numbers are excellent.The test results are as simple as 1, 2, 3.  Less than 1 mg/L indicates low risk, 1-3 mg/L implies an average risk, and greater than 3 bodes ill for you. If your magic number is above 3, you probably already know why.  Here’s chart that runs down the list: smoking; overeating with belly bulges; high cholesterol and triglycerides; high blood pressure; gum disease; and infection.The antidotes to get those hsCRP numbers down: exercise; fruits, vegg

  • ACOG: Cannabis Harms Pregnancies

    05/10/2025 Duración: 03min

    ACOG: Cannabis Harms PregnanciesVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa3nh4jPE_/Here’s a warning from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.  Cannabis use, that is products that contain THC and CBD, during pregnancy or while you’re breastfeeding increases your chances of delivering a baby prematurely with a low birth weight due to in-uteri growth retardation, requiring a NICU admission, and/or raising a baby with long-term neurological, cognitive, and behavioral issues. Cannabis also impacts you. The smoke and vapors harm lung tissues and lower your oxygen levels.  It can increase your risk of falling and trigger auto accidents.By cannabis I mean smoking, vaping, or munching on cannabis products.Why the alarm?  Over a recent 15 year period, cannabis use by pregnant women has more than doubled.  Now that these products are legal in more states, more women are using them to relieve their pregnancy-related issues including morning sickness, headache, back pains, fatigue, and emotional distres

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