Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/C7O78_CqFdE   The CPSC and Intimidator have recalled Intimidator and Mahindra branded utility vehicles.  At low temperatures, the throttle cables on these UTVs may stick, and the vehicle’s brakes may be unable to stop and control the vehicle leading to crashes and injuries.  Also, certain 2022 Intimidator GC1K vehicles have defective onboard speed governing software that fails to restrict the speed to 15 mph if the operator’s seatbelt is disengaged. About 16,000 of these vehicle were sold nationwide.  If you have any of these vehicles, contact your Intimidator or Mahindra authorized dealer to schedule a free repair and to receive a software fix for the speed limiter.  For more information and to check whether your vehicle is included in this recall, phone Intimidator toll-free at 1-855-307-0933.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Intimidator-Recalls-Intimidator-and-Mahindra-Utility-Vehicles-UTVs-Due-to-Crash-Hazard   #intimidator #mahindra #utilityvehicles #throttle #crash #inju

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zIZFNyqUtyA   The CPSC and Nauilus are recalling Nautilus T616 and T618 Treadmills.  These units may power-up and begin rolling on their own creating fall and injury hazards for the user.  About 7300 of these treadmills were sold at Best Buy, Walmart and other stores nationwide and online at Nautilus.com and Amazon.com.  Stop using these treadmills until you have modified their firmware.  Contact Nautilus at 1-800-266-2108 to check if your unit is involved and to receive a free USB flash drive with a software upgrade and installation instructions.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Nautilus-Recalls-Treadmills-Due-to-Fall-Hazard   #nautilus #treadmills #power #falls #injuries #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/wDAwuoNB3FE   The CPSC and the Spirit Halloween company are recalling Spirit Halloween 48” Black Lights.  The bulbs are defective and may overheat, pop, and flash creating fire and burn hazards.  The model number is LT-B48P with a date code of 2021/06.  About 12,400 of these fixtures were sold during the 2021 Halloween season at Halloween stores and online at spirithalloween.com.  Stop using this fixture and contact Spirit Halloween at 1-866-586-0155 or via the email GuestServices@spirithalloween.com to arrange a refund after sending a photo of the unit’s date code and to receive disposal instructions.    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Spirit-Halloween-Recalls-Black-Light-Fixtures-Due-to-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards   #spirithalloween #blacklight #overheating #fire #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/6jo9w3YtHps   The CPSC and Brompton announce the recall of Brompton Electric Folding Bikes.  The mudguards on these bikes are located so close to the front wheel that many small objects may become trapped between the guard and the wheel and cause the wheel to lock up. That would create sudden decelerations, crashes, and injuries to the rider and bystanders.  About 2230 bikes were sold in the US and about 110 were sold in Canada.  If you have one of these bikes, contact an authorized Brompton dealer to arrange for a free repair that increases the clearance between the mudflap and tire.  For more information, contact Brompton at 1-800-578-6785 or via the email Support@Brompton.com.     https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Brompton-Bicycle-Recalls-Foldable-Electric-Bicycles-Due-to-Crash-and-Injury-Hazards   #brompton #bicycle #folding #electric #mudguard #crash #injury #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/hTW6013MF5s   The CPSC and the Manhattan Toy Company are recalling Activity Loops.  The tubes on these toys are prone to detach and release small plastic rings that create choking hazards for children.  About 2700 of these toys were sold in the US and about 472 were sold in Canada at specialty stores and online at manhattantoy.com.  If you have these toys at home, take them away from your kids and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  If you need more information or wish to return them directly to the company via prepaid shipping, contact the Manhattan Toy Company at 1-800-541-1345 or via email at help@manhattantoy.com.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/The-Manhattan-Toy-Company-Recalls-Activity-Loops-Toys-for-Infants-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #manhattantoy #activityloops #foreignbodies #choking #children #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/mEIVz-_UFJg   The CPSC and the Jungle Jumperoo Company have recalled the Jungle Jumper. The yellow poles on this play structure have lead levels that exceed the federal safety standards.  Ingested lead is extremely toxic for growing children with adverse effects on their developing neurologic systems.  About 350 of only the large Jungle Jumperoo toys are involved in this recall, and they measure 77 inches in height and 55 inches in diameter.  They were sold at Amazon, Bed Bath and Beyond, Fun and Function, JungleJump, The Grommet, Flaghouse, and Wayfair.  If you have this toy at home, stop your children from using it.  Contact Jungle Jumperoo by phone at 1-888-980-5867 for details regarding safe disposal of the yellow poles and to arrange for free replacement of these poles.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Jungle-Jumparoo-Recalls-Childrens-Toys-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Recall-Alert   #junglejumperoo #lead #poisoning #children #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_D_y4d-hB9s   The FDA and Walmart are recalling Artri Ajo King Joint Supplements.  This product contains undisclosed diclofenac, an NSAID drug.  This and other NSAIDs may cause serious gastrointestinal damage, including bleeding, ulceration, and fatal perforation of the stomach and intestines.  The drug could interact with other drugs a person is taking.  If you bought this supplement, return it to the Walmart store.  If you have questions, call Walmart Customer Care at 1-800-925-6278, option 1.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/walmart-inc-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-various-artri-ajo-king-joint-supplements-due   #walmart #jointsupplement #diclofenac #nsaid #bleeding #recall  

  Vidcast: https://youtu.be/yAGuNNWRbtI \ The FDA and Paris Brothers are recalling cheese products sold under the following brands: Paris Brothers, Milton, Bree D’Amir, Cottonwood, and Pecorino.  These products are all contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.  These cheeses were sold in Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma, Nebraska, South Dakota, Mississippi, and Florida.  If you recently bought one of these cheeses, don’t consume it but return it to the place of purchase.  For more information, call Paris Brothers at 1-816-455-4188.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/paris-brothers-inc-voluntary-limited-recall   #parisbrothers #cheese #listeria #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kf8A5nAS-J0   The FDA and the Leonard Novelty Bakery are recalling Leonard Novelty Carrot Cake Squares.  These little cakes contain undeclared walnuts.  Those with walnut allergies may develop serious and life-threatening allergic reactions after enjoying these carrot cakes.  If you bought any of these cakes, likely in NJ where the bakery is located, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact the bakery at 1-201-296-0888.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/leonard-novelty-bakery-announced-recall-involving-carrot-cake-squares-due-undeclared-walnuts   #leonard #carrotcakes #walnuts #allergy #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/FzZiIRHfOL0   The FDA and Irvington Seafood are recalling various forms of their crabmeat including Jumbo, Lump, Finger, and Claw.  This seafood is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, elders, and in those with weakened immune systems.  This seafood was sold in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.  If you have any of this seafood, return it to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Irvington at 1-251-610-4159.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/irvington-seafood-recalls-crabmeat-jumbo-lump-finger-and-claw-meat-because-possible-health-risk   #irvington #crabmeat #listeria #poisoning #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ETQygOJTpM0   The CPSC and Communicorp now recall 6” Aflac Toy Ducks.  These promotional items contain toxic levels of phthalates and lead.  About 600,000 of these ducks were distributed to Aflac staff members and licensed agents.  There are 8 different models of duck including Accident Duck, Business Duck, Fishing Duck, Police Duck, PGA Duck, One Day Pay Duck, Heisman Duck, and Lifeguard Duck. Take these cute but dangerous ducks away from your kids and dispose of this dangerous toy.  If you need more information, call Communicorp at 1-800-642-3522.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Communicorp-Recalls-Aflac-Plush-Promotional-Ducks-Due-to-Violations-of-Federal-Phthalates-and-Lead-Content-Bans-Risk-of-Phthalates-Exposure-and-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard   #aflac #ducks #lead #phthalates #poisoning #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZZIy-fc-YME   The CPSC and Target are recalling Cat & Jack Unicorn Cozy Pajama Sets.  These garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of burns.  About 120,000 pj sets were sold at Target stores nationwide and Target.com.  Stop allowing your children to sleep in these pjs and return them to any Target store for a full refund.  For additional information, call Target at 1-800-440-0680.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Target-Recalls-Childrens-Cat-Jack-Unicorn-Cozy-Pajama-Sets-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #target #pajamas #flammable #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/_bSGa7TkM8A   The CPSC and Electrolux are recalling Frigidaire and Electrolux Side-by-Side, Top Freezer and Multi-door refrigerators.  The ice maker’s automatic shutoff arm may fracture into pieces and fall into the ice bucket as foreign bodies that create choking and laceration hazards.  About 367,500 of these refrigerators were sold in the Us and 7,180 were sold in Canada at Lowe’s, Home Depot and appliance stores nationwide and online at Frigidaire.com.  Stop using the ice makers on these appliances and contact Electrolux at 1-833-840-5926 for via email at IceMakerRecall@electrolux.com to schedule a free repair visit.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Electrolux-Recalls-Frigidaire-and-Electrolux-Refrigerators-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-from-Ice-Maker   #frigidaire #electrolux #refrigerator #icemaker #foreignbodies #choking #laceration #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/g7GPO0vDlow   The CPSC and Demdaco are recalling Demdaco Microwavable Bowl Holders.  These cotton and linen bowl holders in 27 designs will ignite and burn if left in the microwave for 3 minutes as suggested in the product instructions.  About 56,000 units were sold in the US and 369 were sold in Canada at gift shops, hardware stores, florists, drug stores and pharmacies nationwide and online at Demdaco.com, Target.com, Amazon.com and Zulily.com.  Immediately stop using these bowl holders in the microwave and return the product to the place of purchase for a refund.  You can contact Demdaco at 1-888-336-3226 or via email customercare@demdaco.com for more information or a prepaid return mailer and the refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/DEMDACO-Recalls-Microwavable-Bowl-Holders-Due-to-Fire-Hazard   #demdaco #microwavebowlholder #fire #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/F2ICLSoA8ck   The CPSC and Joey Clothing Inc. are recalling Leveret Children’s Robes.  These garments fail to meet federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create risks of burns.  About 15,930 of these robes were sold in the Us and 16 were sold in Canada at amazon.com, leveret.com, nordstromrack.com and zulily.com.  Stop allowing your children to wear these robes.  Cut the robe in half and send a photo of the cut robe and the garment label along with a receipt to productrecall@leveret.com for a $35 refund.  If you send the photo without the receipt, you’ll only get $30.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Joey-Clothing-Recalls-Childrens-Robes-Due-to-Burn-Hazard   #joey #robe #flammable #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eb0UsN3I8zU   The CPSC and Asweets are recalling Wonder & Wise Baby Activity Walkers.  The rubber rings on the walker’s rear wheel may detach and create a strangulation hazard for infants and toddlers.  About 13,000 of these walkers were sold at  Albee Baby, Bloomingdales, Crate & Barrel, Nordstrom, The Tot and children’s boutiques nationwide, and online at crateandbarrel.com, littlewonderandco.com, www.modernnursery.com, nordstrom.com,thetot.com and wonderandwise.com.  Don’t permit your young children to use these walkers until they are repaired.  Contact Asweets by phone at 1-833-422-2028 or via email at info@asweets.com to receive free replacement rear wheels.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Asweets-Recalls-Wood-Baby-Activity-Push-Walkers-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard   #wonderandwise #walkers #wheels #strangulation #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/4OijUAAL_BA   The CPSC and Backcountry Access now recall Backcountry Access Tracker4 Avalanche Transceivers.  The toggle switch that permits the unit to search easily separates from the transceiver preventing the unit from locating a skier in an avalanche.  About 9,000 units were sold in the US and about 450 were sold in Canada at  REI, Evo, Cripple Creek Backcountry and other specialty stores nationwide and online at amazon.com, backcountry.com, snowbigdeal.com, jagaloon.com and specialty websites.  Stop depending on this faulty transceiver and contact Backcountry Access at 1-800-670-8735 or via email at bcatracker4@backcountryaccess.com to receive a prepaid mailer to return our unit for a free replacement transceiver.    https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Elevate-Outdoor-Collective-Recalls-Backcountry-Access-Avalanche-Transceivers-Due-to-Risk-of-Loss-of-Emergency-Communications   #backcountry #transceiver #switch #search #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/-Yw1UYtJ2E8   Here is some notable healthcare-related business news for this 1st week of June, 2022   The Mayo Clinic has launched its OB Nest Program that moves at least half of a low-risk pregnant woman’s prenatal visits out of the medical offices into her home or “nest.”  Pregnancy is treated as a natural process rather than a disease.  Even so, women and their partners are trained to use provided home monitoring devices like fetal heart rate Dopplers to capture data.  They then communicate with the medical team using secure messaging, phone calls, and video visits.  Expect this care model to spread.   https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/obstetrics-gynecology/news/ob-nest-a-new-vision-for-prenatal-care/mac-20509442     Braidio, developer of the smartphone app My Health Concierge, has partnered with BlueSemi, maker of the multi sensor EYVA, to create a portable system that will be the heart of a preventive home health monitoring system capable of interfacing with l

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/V4K0AKnztjM   Here are the quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries this 1st week of June, 2022.   A new Swiss perfusion technique keeps donor livers alive and well for up to 3 days while they await transplantation into recipients.  In the past, the liver would only tolerate a 12 hour maximum residence outside the human body.  The additional time allows transportation for longer distances as well as the laboratory and tissue testing necessary to assume a good match and long-term function.   https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-022-01354-7     From NY’s Rockefeller University comes the news that a new synthetic antibiotic called cilagicin capably neutralizes even the nastiest, drug resistant bacteria including MRSA and C. difficile.  The drug is based on a computer prediction regarding the type of molecule a bacterium would create to protect itself from its more aggressive cousins.  Cilagicin works effectively by combining 2 molecules that together irre

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/XVzwyLbLfiQ   Exploding cigars are an old prank, but e-cigarette explosions aren’t funny and can be devastating to an increasing number of teens.  University of Utah surgeons combed the case records for 9 children’s hospitals looking for e-cigarette-related injuries during the years 2016 through 2019.   A total of 15 children 13 to 18 years were injured.  Ten required hospital admission and 3 landed in the ICU.  The catalog of injuries included facial burns, loss of teeth, thigh and groin burns, hand burns, eye injuries, and even a jaw fracture. Forty percent required surgery.   Nationally, FEMA reported 195 e-cigarette fires and explosions between 2009 and 2016, and 29% of the victims suffered severe injuries.   Why do e-cigarettes explode? They often contain often cheap lithium-ion batteries to power their heaters.  When these batteries get banged around, they can explode and the e-cigarette becomes a flaming rocket.   So add this explosion danger to lung damage and cancer gener