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.

Episódios

  • Kroger’s Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Has Listeria Contamination

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Kroger’s Boar’s Head Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Has Listeria ContaminationVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyteSxDA_K/cListeria 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 grated pecorino Romano and grated Romano cheese items have sell by dates from November 21, 2025 through May 11, 2026.  Also impacted are EverRoast chicken caesar salad and wraps with a Best By date of 11/22/2025.The recalled products were sold at Kroger retail stores in Kentucky and Indiana.Do not consume these products and discard them. For questions, contact The Ambriola Company at info@ambriola.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supreme-deli-llc-voluntarily-recalls-boars-head-pecorino-romano-cheese-because-possible-health-risk#Krogers #boarshead #pecorino #romano #listeria #infection #recall

  • Prairie Farms Gallon Fat Free Milk Has Cleaning Fluid Contamination

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRys7VhjezH/Affected is milk with code date DEC08 and plant code PLT19-145.About 320 gallons of this tainted milk were sold at Woodman’s stores in Illinois, including Bloomingdale, Buffalo Grove, Carpentersville, Lakemoor, North Aurora, and Rockford, and in Wisconsin, including Appleton, Beloit, Green Bay, Janesville, Kenosha, Madison, Menomonee Falls, Oak Creek, Onalaska, Racine, Sun Prairie, and Waukesha.Do not drink this contaminated milk. Return it to the store for a full refund. For more information, contact Prairie Farms via email at media@prairiefarms.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prairie-farms-announces-recall-prairie-farms-gallon-fat-free-milk#Prairiefarms #milk #cleaningfluid #poison #recall

  • Choceur Holiday Barks Contain Undeclared Allergens

    03/12/2025 Duração: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRysT2mjmMz/The Cookie Butter Holiday Bark contains undeclared pecans and Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark contains undeclared wheat.  Both products have the lot number 29225 with Best By dates of May, 2026 for the Cookie Butter Holiday Bark and August, 2026 for the Pecan, Cranberry & Cinnamon Holiday Bark..These Holiday Bark products were sold nationwide at Aldi grocery stores.Do not consume these holiday barks and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Silvestri Sweets at 1-630-232-2500.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/silvestri-sweets-issues-voluntary-allergy-alert-undeclared-pecan-and-wheat-cookie-butter-holiday#choceur #holidaybark #allergens #pecans #wheat #recall

  • Ambriola,, Member’s Mark, Pinna, and Boar’s Head Branded Cheeses Have Listeria Contamination

    03/12/2025 Duração: 53s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyrqxsDE9m/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.These cheeses were sold nationwide to retail stores between November 3 and November 20, 2025.Do not eat these recalled cheeses and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Ambriola at 1-800-962-8224.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ambriola-company-issues-recall-cheese-products-because-listeria-health-risk#ambriola #membersmark #pinna #boarshead #cheese #listeria #infection #recall

  • Wegmans Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese Has Listeria Contamination

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyrAtaDlbB/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. This cheese was sold at Wegmans stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., between November 14 and November 24, 2025.Return this contaminated Locatelli Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese to any Wegmans store for a full refund. For more information, contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/wegmans-recalls-locatelli-grated-pecorino-romano-cheese-due-possible-health-risk#wegmans #locatelli #cheese #listeria #infection #recall

  • Little Partners Grow ’N Stow Folding Learning Towers Collapse

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyqZfIDcKB/The platform inside the tower can collapse leading to falls and injuries for young children. The recalled units include model number LP01711 with date codes from 202409 through 202501.About 9,780 of these learning towers were sold at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com, Amazon.com, Littlepartners.com, Etsy.com, Wayfair.com, Goodbyegear.com, Buybuybaby.com, and Bedbathandbeyond.com between December 2024 and September 2025.Stop allowing your children to use these learning towers and contact Little Partners at 1-800-704-9058 or via the email recall@LittlePartners.com to obtain a free repair kit or for more information. The kit includes a new crossbar with pin tabs and installation instructions. The new crossbar will have a sticker indicating it is not part of the recall. Then remove the old crossbar and dispose of it.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Little-Partners-Recalls-Childrens-Grow-N-Stow-Folding-Learning-Towers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard#littlepartners #towe

  • KingPavonini Adult Portable Bed Rails Entrap

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRypxSeFKTd/When the rails are attached to a bed, occupants become entrapped within the rail or between the rail and the mattress leading to asphyxiation and death. The rails also lack required hazard warning labels. Affected are 6 models: BC-CBJ-X, BC-CBJ, BC-LDFS-X, LDFS-SSK, 04-BC-LDFS, and BC-LDFS.About 81,050 bed rails were sold on Amazon.com from June 2024 through May 2025.Stop using these bed rails immediately. To obtain a refund or replacement, remove the rail, fully disassemble it, mark “RECALLED” on the rail, cut the storage bag and straps, place a note with the your name next to the disassembled pieces, photograph the parts, and upload the photo at kingpavonini.com.cn. Also use this email to request information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/KingPavonini-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Asphyxiation-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Sold-on-Amazon-by-KingPavonini#kingpavonini #

  • Baby Loungers Sold On Amazon Are Dangerous

    03/12/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRypGuQGFBw/The affected baby loungers include the following:  Alinux; Sofoliana and Glotika; and Macardac.  These baby loungers violate the mandatory safety standard for infant sleep products with sides that are too low, foot openings that are too wide, and a lack of stands all of which create serious entrapment and fall hazards with infant injuries and death. The affected Alinux model is number BP25001, batch number ZZ-FBA25052305- and all lots of the other brands.About 2100 of these loungers were sold on Amazon.Immediately stop using these baby loungers. To receive a full refund, remove the foam and pads, cut the cover, foam, and pad in half, and email photos of the destroyed pieces to alinuxrecall@163.com, BosenRecall@outlook.com, or  macardacrecall@gmail.com. Use these same emails to contact the respective companies for more information.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Alinux-Baby-Loungers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Fall-Haza

  • Ozark Trail Tabletop 1-Burner Butane Camping Stoves Explode

    03/12/2025 Duração: 58s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRyodpBFb4g/These stoves unpredictably explode or catch fire creating serious burn and fire hazards. Affected is model number BG2247A1.About 201,000 camping stoves were sold at Walmart stores and online at Walmart.com from March 2023 through October 2025.Stop using these recalled stoves and return them to any Walmart retail store for a full refund. For additional information, contact Walmart at 1-800-925-6278 or visit corporate.walmart.com/recalls.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Ozark-Trail-Tabletop-1-Burner-Butane-Camping-Stoves-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Burn-and-Fire-Hazards-Imported-and-Sold-by-Walmart-Manufactured-by-China-Window-Industry-Co#walmart #ozarktrail #stove #fire #explosion #recall

  • Outdoor Master Children’s and Youth Helmets Fail To Protect

    03/12/2025 Duração: 59s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRym_97leXd/These helmets fail the positional stability and coverage tests leading to risks of serious injury or death from head injury. The recall covers helmet model OM-TD BIKE, lot 05/2024, and model OM-KSKB, lot 11/2022.About 24,300 helmets were sold online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com from June 2024 through February 2025.Immediately stop using these helmets and contact Outdoor Master via email at care@outdoormaster.com for instructions on registering for a full refund or for more general information about this recall.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Outdoor-Master-Childrens-and-Youth-Helmets-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Head-Injury-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Bicycle-Helmets-Sold-and-Imported-by-Outdoor-Master#outdoormaster #helments #children #stability #injuries #recall

  • Thanksgiving Health & Safety Reminders

    24/11/2025 Duração: 09min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYGS8GjpH_/Food Safety1. If you’re planning on turkey, thaw your frozen turkey safely • In the refrigerator 24 hours per 4–5 lbs • Never leave the uncooked turkey on the bare counter — bacteria grow quickly at room temp. 2. Don’t wash your turkey • Washing spreads bacteria around the kitchen.3. Cook your turkey to a safe internal temperature • Use your thermometer probe to check that your turkey’s internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) in three places: thickest part of breast, thigh, and wing joint.4. Keep any raw and cooked foods separate • Separate cutting boards for meats and produce.5. Follow the 2-hour refrigeration rule • Refrigerate leftovers at 40 degrees F or below within 2 hours to avoid bacterial growth.6. Reheat leftovers properly • Heat to 165°F before serving.General Health & Wellness7. Watch your portion sizes as you scoop that stuffing and mashed potatoes onto your plates. Over-abundant meals can strain your digestive tract, exacerbate gastroesopha

  • Chef Brand 24cm Milk Pans Contain Toxic Lead

    22/11/2025 Duração: 40s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYFHJFl2gi/These pans were sold at retail locations in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.Stop cooking with this pan and return immediately to the store where it was purchased for a full refund. For questions or concerns, call Shata Traders Inc. at 1-718-369-7000.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/shata-traders-inc-recalls-chef-brand-milk-pan-24cm-because-possible-health-risk#chef #milkpan #lead #poison #recall

  • Prime Food Brand Lava Buns Contain Undeclared Milk

    22/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYEgOeFCW7/The recall includes Lava Buns with Salted Egg Yolk and Lava Buns with Green Tea Flavor with lot code range 25092 through 25318. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  These buns were sold in Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin from April 2 through November 14, 2025.Return these buns to the place of purchase along with the uneaten product and the packaging to receive a full refund. If you have questions, contact Prime Food Processing LLC at 1-718-963-2323.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/prime-food-processing-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undecl

  • MoonSoll and Magic Chems Fuel Bottles Are Fire Hazards

    22/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYD0OSjN8l/These ethanol and bioethanol bottles, sold in 500-milliliter and 1000-milliliter sizes, lack flame-mitigation devices required under federal law and falsely claim to be “non-toxic.” These issues create a serious flash-fire hazard that can lead to severe injury or death.About 18,200 bottles were sold at amazon.com from May through July 2025.Stop using these fuel bottles, keep them out of reach of children, and contact Demlar 1-943-212-3054 or via the email info@demlar.com for a full refund. To receive the refund, write “Do not use” and your Amazon order number on the container with a permanent marker, then email a photo of the labeled bottle to Demlar at the email I mentioned. Then take the container to your local hazardous-waste disposal center.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Demlar-Recalls-MoonSoll-and-Magic-Chems-Fuel-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Flash-Fire-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Portable-Fuel-Containers-and-FHSA-Labeling-Re

  • Little Partners Grow ’N Stow Folding Learning Tower Collapses

    22/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYCEy-D19j/The platform inside the these towers collapses and creates a fall hazard for young children. Affected is model number LP01711 with date codes 202409 through 202501.About 9,780 towers were sold nationwide at Walmart stores and online through Walmart, Amazon, LittlePartners, Etsy, Wayfair, GoodbyeGear, BuyBuyBaby, and BedBathAndBeyond websites from December 2024 through September 2025.Stop allowing your children to play on these towers and keep them away from your kids. Contact Little Partners at 1-800-704-9058 or via the email recall@LittlePartners.com to receive a free repair kit or for more information about this recall. The kit includes a new crossbar with pin tabs and installation instructions.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Little-Partners-Recalls-Childrens-Grow-N-Stow-Folding-Learning-Towers-Due-to-Fall-Hazard#littlepartners #playtower #collapse #injury #children #recall

  • Jeni’s Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars Have Undeclared Wheat And Soy

    19/11/2025 Duração: 56s

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNse4dDY1S/Those with allergies to wheat, gluten, and or soy or who have celiac disease  could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. This recall affects the batch with lot number 25-210.The product was sold nationwide in grocery stores. If you or family members have wheat or soy allergies, you should return these creamsicles to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at 1-614-488-3224 or via the email contact@jenis.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jenis-splendid-ice-cream-voluntarily-recalls-passion-fruit-dreamsicle-ice-cream-bars-due-undeclared#jeni #icecream #creamsicles #passionfruit #wheat #soy #allergy #recall

  • Food To Live Organic Moringa Leaf Powder and Organic Supergreens Powder Mix Have Salmonella Contamination

    18/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected lot includes all packages with lot codes starting with “SO-69006” and ending with “SO-72558.”These recalled products were sold in the US through retail and wholesale channels as well as online at the Food To Live website and on Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com, Etsy.com, and eBay.com.Do not consume these powders but return then to the place of purchase for a full refund. For online purchases, consumers can contact Food To Live at 1-718-717-1029 or via the email recall@foodtolive.com to arrange a refund or replacement.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/food-live-voluntarily-recalls-organic-moringa-products-because-possible-health-risk#foodtolive ##moringa #greens #powder #salmonella #infection #recall

  • Face Rock Creamery’s Vampire Slayer Garlic Cheddar Has Listeria Contamination

    18/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNqjoLEUDA/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 lot includes 16 six-ounce units with a use-by date of 11/04/26.About 16 units were sold exclusively at the Face Rock’s flagship store in Bandon, Oregon between November 10th and 13th, 2025.Do not consume this product but return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Face Rock Creamery at 1-541-347-3223 or use the email info@facerockcreamery.com.https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/face-rock-creamery-llc-recalls-6oz-vampire-slayer-garlic-cheddar-because-possible-health-risk#facerock #cheddar #listeria #infection #recall

  • Zippee Activity Toys Having Strings That Choke

    18/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNp4XbjqJk/These toys have silicone strings with spherical ends that can reach the back of a child’s throat and choke.About 117,500 of these toys were sold in the US. and about 25,786 were sold in Canada at Amazon.com, PlayMobi.com, on other online platforms, and in specialty toy stores from November 2019 through January 2024.Take these toys away from children. Contact Mobi Games via the email recall@playmobi.com to obtain a full refund. To receive the refund, you must register the product online at playmobi.com, confirm that its strings have spherical ends, and email a photo of the destroyed toy missing the spherical ends with with your initials and the date on the teal cylinder.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Zippee-Silicone-Activity-Toys-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Choking-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys-Imported-by-Mobi-Games#zippee #siliconestring #choke #recall

  • Trek and Electra-branded Bicycles Have Defective Brakes

    18/11/2025 Duração: 01min

    Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DRNpNq1EaxT/These bike models and replacement wheels have coaster brakes that fail to engage leading to crashes and injuries to riders and bystanders.About 68,000 bicycles and replacement wheels were sold in the US and about 6,820 were sold in Canada at Trek and Electra authorized retailers nationwide and online at Trek.com from August 2023 through September 2025.Stop riding these recalled bicycles and their replacement rear wheels. To obtain a free repair, contact an authorized Trek or Electra dealer to schedule the service. For more information, contact Trek at 1-800-373-4594 or visit the company online at trekbikes.com and click on “Recall” to access a lookup tool to check whether your bike or wheel is included.https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Trek-Recalls-Bicycles-with-Coaster-Brakes-and-Replacement-Rear-Wheels-Due-to-Crash-Hazard#trek #electra #bicycles #brakes #crash #injuries #recall

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