Dr Howard Smith Reports
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40+ years talking health and wellness on radio and podcasts. Harvard Med Sch, MD; Harvard, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston.
WHOLESOME PANTRY ORGANIC UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE CONTAINS A FUNGAL TOXIN. FDA testing found elevated levels of patulin. #WholesomePantry #AppleSauceRecall #Patulin #FDA #FoodSafety
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October 1, 2026 at 8:58 PM
WHOLESOME PANTRY ORGANIC UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE CONTAINS A FUNGAL TOXIN. FDA testing found elevated levels of patulin. #WholesomePantry #AppleSauceRecall #Patulin #FDA #FoodSafety
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WHOLESOME PANTRY ORGANIC UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE CONTAINS A FUNGAL TOXIN. FDA testing found elevated levels of patulin. #WholesomePantry #AppleSauceRecall #Patulin #FDA #FoodSafety
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October 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
WHOLESOME PANTRY ORGANIC UNSWEETENED APPLE SAUCE CONTAINS A FUNGAL TOXIN. FDA testing found elevated levels of patulin. #WholesomePantry #AppleSauceRecall #Patulin #FDA #FoodSafety
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DEANO'S PASTA PEAR AND PECORINO TRIANGOLI RAVIOLI CONTAINS UNDECLARED SHELLFISH=LOBSTER. Affected lot codes:090126126, 082526126,081826126, and 073126126. #DeanosPasta #RavioliRecall #UndeclaredLobster #FDA #AllergyAlert
October 1, 2026 at 8:48 PM
DEANO'S PASTA PEAR AND PECORINO TRIANGOLI RAVIOLI CONTAINS UNDECLARED SHELLFISH=LOBSTER. Affected lot codes:090126126, 082526126,081826126, and 073126126. #DeanosPasta #RavioliRecall #UndeclaredLobster #FDA #AllergyAlert
LIOR CINNAMON GROUND SEASONING CONTAINS LEAD. Lot code GAP11304. #LiorCinnamon #CinnamonRecall #LeadContamination #FDA #FoodSafety
October 1, 2026 at 8:41 PM
LIOR CINNAMON GROUND SEASONING CONTAINS LEAD. Lot code GAP11304. #LiorCinnamon #CinnamonRecall #LeadContamination #FDA #FoodSafety
BERLIN SEEDS ALFALFA SPROUTING SEED CONTAINS E. COLI AND SALMONELLA. #BerlinSeeds #AlfalfaSeedRecall #Ecoli #Salmonella #FDA
October 1, 2026 at 8:35 PM
BERLIN SEEDS ALFALFA SPROUTING SEED CONTAINS E. COLI AND SALMONELLA. #BerlinSeeds #AlfalfaSeedRecall #Ecoli #Salmonella #FDA
NIWALI TEJOCOTE CAPSULES AND PIECES CONTAIN A POISON INGREDIENT. Yellow oleander is extremely toxic to the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and your nervous system. #NiwaliTejocote #SupplementRecall #YellowOleander #FDA #ConsumerSafety
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October 1, 2026 at 8:30 PM
NIWALI TEJOCOTE CAPSULES AND PIECES CONTAIN A POISON INGREDIENT. Yellow oleander is extremely toxic to the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and your nervous system. #NiwaliTejocote #SupplementRecall #YellowOleander #FDA #ConsumerSafety
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SIERRA NEVADA GRAZIERS RAW MILK CHEESES HAVE E. coli CONTAMINATION. #SierraNevadaCheese #CheeseRecall #Ecoli #FDA #FoodSafety
October 1, 2026 at 7:06 PM
SIERRA NEVADA GRAZIERS RAW MILK CHEESES HAVE E. coli CONTAMINATION. #SierraNevadaCheese #CheeseRecall #Ecoli #FDA #FoodSafety
NEWDERY POWER BANKS CAN EXPLODE. Affected: model ZHX-PB22. #NEWDERY #PowerBankRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
October 1, 2026 at 6:58 PM
NEWDERY POWER BANKS CAN EXPLODE. Affected: model ZHX-PB22. #NEWDERY #PowerBankRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
ABC TRADING LIGHT-UP CHILDREN'S TOYS CONTAIN DANGEROUS BUTTON BATTERIES. The affected product identifiers are 6502, HD-10 and L-508. #ABCToys #ToyRecall #ButtonBatteryHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety
October 1, 2026 at 6:53 PM
ABC TRADING LIGHT-UP CHILDREN'S TOYS CONTAIN DANGEROUS BUTTON BATTERIES. The affected product identifiers are 6502, HD-10 and L-508. #ABCToys #ToyRecall #ButtonBatteryHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety
AITJUNZ EIGHT-DRAWER DRESSERS CAN CRUSH. Affected SKUs are LDQMFJ8D-BR, LDQMFJ8D-CM, LDQMFJ8D-WH, LDQMFJ8D-BK and LDQMFJ8D-NA. #Aitjunz #DresserRecall #TipOverHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety
October 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
AITJUNZ EIGHT-DRAWER DRESSERS CAN CRUSH. Affected SKUs are LDQMFJ8D-BR, LDQMFJ8D-CM, LDQMFJ8D-WH, LDQMFJ8D-BK and LDQMFJ8D-NA. #Aitjunz #DresserRecall #TipOverHazard #CPSC #ChildSafety
KESYUP MATTRESSES ARE FLAMMABLE. Prototype ID . #Kesyup #MattressRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
October 1, 2026 at 6:43 PM
KESYUP MATTRESSES ARE FLAMMABLE. Prototype ID . #Kesyup #MattressRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
BlueCactus, BatteryRecall, FireHazard, CPSC, ConsumerSafety. Model RWX-RBP02. #BlueCactus #BatteryRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
October 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
BlueCactus, BatteryRecall, FireHazard, CPSC, ConsumerSafety. Model RWX-RBP02. #BlueCactus #BatteryRecall #FireHazard #CPSC #ConsumerSafety
WHO REALLY NEEDS A HEART CALCIUM SCAN? Northwestern cardiologists' study suggests that most do not. #HeartHealth #CalciumScore #HeartDisease #Cardiology #MedicalResearch
September 30, 2026 at 7:47 PM
WHO REALLY NEEDS A HEART CALCIUM SCAN? Northwestern cardiologists' study suggests that most do not. #HeartHealth #CalciumScore #HeartDisease #Cardiology #MedicalResearch
ONE SUGARY DRINK A DAY MORE THAN DOUBLES YOUR RISK OF STOMACH CANCER. Harvard’s Mass General Hospital's researchers report this study of 112K persons. #SugaryDrinks #StomachCancer #CancerResearch #NutritionResearch #MedicalResearch
September 30, 2026 at 7:40 PM
ONE SUGARY DRINK A DAY MORE THAN DOUBLES YOUR RISK OF STOMACH CANCER. Harvard’s Mass General Hospital's researchers report this study of 112K persons. #SugaryDrinks #StomachCancer #CancerResearch #NutritionResearch #MedicalResearch
MIT DEVELOPS INJECTABLE “MINI LIVERS” THAT WORK INSIDE THE BODY. These injectable “mini livers” could someday boost the function of a failing liver without the need for a liver transplant. #MiniLivers #LiverResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #TransplantResearch #MedicalResearch
September 30, 2026 at 7:31 PM
MIT DEVELOPS INJECTABLE “MINI LIVERS” THAT WORK INSIDE THE BODY. These injectable “mini livers” could someday boost the function of a failing liver without the need for a liver transplant. #MiniLivers #LiverResearch #RegenerativeMedicine #TransplantResearch #MedicalResearch
AN INJECTABLE SCAFFOLD HELPS THE BRAIN REPAIR ITSELF FOLLOWING STROKE. An injectable material helps stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, have better nerve regrowth, and improves post-stroke recovery. #StrokeRecovery #BrainRepair #RegenerativeMedicine #Neuroscience
September 30, 2026 at 7:25 PM
AN INJECTABLE SCAFFOLD HELPS THE BRAIN REPAIR ITSELF FOLLOWING STROKE. An injectable material helps stroke-damaged brains grow new blood vessels, have better nerve regrowth, and improves post-stroke recovery. #StrokeRecovery #BrainRepair #RegenerativeMedicine #Neuroscience
A NOVEL BRAIN SCAN MAY DETECT FOOTBALL PLAYERS’ DEMENTIA, CTE, DURING LIFE. A novel tracer appears to improve the ability to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalitis during a person's lifetime. #CTE #BrainHealth #TauProtein #BrainImaging #SportsMedicine
September 30, 2026 at 7:18 PM
A NOVEL BRAIN SCAN MAY DETECT FOOTBALL PLAYERS’ DEMENTIA, CTE, DURING LIFE. A novel tracer appears to improve the ability to diagnose chronic traumatic encephalitis during a person's lifetime. #CTE #BrainHealth #TauProtein #BrainImaging #SportsMedicine
CHILDREN TAKING GLP-1 DRUGS DEVELOP NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES. Data suggests that these drugs diminish intake of key nutrients. #GLP1 #ChildHealth #Nutrition #VitaminD #PediatricHealth
September 30, 2026 at 7:12 PM
CHILDREN TAKING GLP-1 DRUGS DEVELOP NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCIES. Data suggests that these drugs diminish intake of key nutrients. #GLP1 #ChildHealth #Nutrition #VitaminD #PediatricHealth
A NON-SURGICAL APPROACH FOR ARTHRITIC KNEE PAIN RELIEF. A novel treatment called genicular artery embolization is emerging as a possible option. #KneeArthritis #KneePain #Osteoarthritis #KneeReplacement #GAE
September 30, 2026 at 7:04 PM
A NON-SURGICAL APPROACH FOR ARTHRITIC KNEE PAIN RELIEF. A novel treatment called genicular artery embolization is emerging as a possible option. #KneeArthritis #KneePain #Osteoarthritis #KneeReplacement #GAE
STOPPING GLP-1 DRUGS MAY RAISE HEART DISEASE RISKS. New research suggests that stopping these medications causes some of their cardiovascular benefits to diminish. #GLP1 #Ozempic #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #Diabetes
September 30, 2026 at 6:58 PM
STOPPING GLP-1 DRUGS MAY RAISE HEART DISEASE RISKS. New research suggests that stopping these medications causes some of their cardiovascular benefits to diminish. #GLP1 #Ozempic #HeartHealth #CardiovascularHealth #Diabetes
CHRONIC STRESS EATS AWAY AT YOUR HEART. Stress quietly changes the structure of your heart years before any cardiovascular disease becomes apparent. #ChronicStress #Inflammation #HeartHealth #HeartAttack #StrokePrevention
September 30, 2026 at 6:52 PM
CHRONIC STRESS EATS AWAY AT YOUR HEART. Stress quietly changes the structure of your heart years before any cardiovascular disease becomes apparent. #ChronicStress #Inflammation #HeartHealth #HeartAttack #StrokePrevention
WILL CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS PROTECT YOUR BONES? A Canadian meta-analysis of 153K partipants says no. #Calcium #VitaminD #BoneHealth #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging
September 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
WILL CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTS PROTECT YOUR BONES? A Canadian meta-analysis of 153K partipants says no. #Calcium #VitaminD #BoneHealth #FracturePrevention #HealthyAging
BUSINESS PILL AND BRANCH MANAGER FOR MEN HAS UNDECLARED YOHIMBINE. Yohimbine causes high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, GI symptoms, seizures and more. #RecallAlert #Yohimbine #SupplementRecall #BusinessPill #BranchManager
September 26, 2026 at 8:20 PM
BUSINESS PILL AND BRANCH MANAGER FOR MEN HAS UNDECLARED YOHIMBINE. Yohimbine causes high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, GI symptoms, seizures and more. #RecallAlert #Yohimbine #SupplementRecall #BusinessPill #BranchManager
CABRICHARME CHEESE CONTAINS UNDECLARED EGG. This cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein. #RecallAlert #EggAllergy #FoodRecall #Cabricharme #WholeFoods
September 26, 2026 at 8:13 PM
CABRICHARME CHEESE CONTAINS UNDECLARED EGG. This cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein. #RecallAlert #EggAllergy #FoodRecall #Cabricharme #WholeFoods
BETTERGOODS LEMON ALFREDO FETTUCCINE HAS LISTERIA CONTAMINATION. #RecallAlert #Listeria #FoodRecall #Bettergoods #FettuccineRecall
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September 26, 2026 at 8:07 PM
BETTERGOODS LEMON ALFREDO FETTUCCINE HAS LISTERIA CONTAMINATION. #RecallAlert #Listeria #FoodRecall #Bettergoods #FettuccineRecall
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