Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xVnG8xmwO6s   The FDA and Garden Cut LLC are recalling Garden Cut Apple Wedges and Celery Bites with Peanut Butter.  These contain a Jif Peanut Butter Cup and may be contaminated with salmonella capable of causing serious or life-threatening infections.  If you bought these products, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, call Garden Cut at 1-317-981-3471 or email cbradley@indyfruit.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/garden-cut-llc-recalls-snack-cups-containing-jifr-peanut-butter-due-potential-salmonella   #gardencut #apples #celery #peanutbutter #jif #salmonella #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xr6yfSHSwFI   The FDA and the Coblentz Chocolate Company have recalled a slew of their products that contain Jif Peanut Butter potentially laced with salmonella.  The products include:  Peanut Butter Spread, Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Graham Peanut Butter Sandwich, Ritz Peanut Butter Sandwich, Oversized Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Fudge Sampler, Peanut Butter Fudge, Buckeye Fudge, Oversized Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Oversized Peanut Butter Pretzel Cluster, Peanut Butter Truffle, Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Corn, and Select Gift Boxes: 4, 8,16, 32 oz. Deluxe Assortments, and 8 and 16 oz. Assorted Creams. These were sold at Cobletz Chocolate stores and by other retailers. If you bought any of these, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For additional information, contact Coblentz Chocolates at 1-800-338-9341 or via email at jifrecall@CoblentzChocolates.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/coblentz-chocola

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xIqJWULRMrE   The FDA and Taher, Inc. announce the recall of Fresh Seasons Power Packs.  They contain Jif Peanut Butter which is contaminated with salmonella.  This bacterium causes serious or life-threatening infections in the very young, frail or elderly individuals, or in those with weakened immune systems.  The involved lot are 135-142 with expiration dates from 5/24/2022 to 5/31/2022.  If you have these packs, do not consume them and destroy them.  For more information about the recall and refunds, contact Taher at 1-763-452-7346.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taher-inc-recalls-fresh-seasons-power-packs   #freshseasons #powerpacks #jif #peanutbutter #salmonella #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/PUNpgkSvt-s   The FDA and the Country Fresh are recalling multiple products containing Jif Peanut Butter.   Included are: Apples with Peanut Butter; Apple & Cheese Bites with Crackers; Apple, Pretzel & Celery with Peanut Butter; and Apple, Pretzels & Cheese with Peanut Butter.  These products could be contaminated with salmonella posing a serious or life-threatening infection in the very young, elders, and those with weak immune systems.  All involved products have a best if used by dates of May 14, 2021 through June 4, 2022.  These products were sold in: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia.  If you have any of these on your shelves, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Country Fresh customer service at 1-281-453-330

  Vidcast:   https://youtu.be/Teo3ujwmfME   The FDA and the Fresh DelMonte are recalling multiple products containing Jif Peanut Butter.  Included are: Del Monte Apples with Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter Snack Packs, Apples, Pretzels, and Peanut Butter Packs, Celery with Peanut Butter, and PB&J Sandwich.  These products could be contaminated with salmonella posing a serious or life-threatening infection in the very young, elders, and those with weak immune systems.  All involved products have a best if used by date on or before May 30, 2022.  If you have any of these on your shelves, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Fresh DelMonte at 1-800-659-6500 or via email at consumers@freshdelmonte.com.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/supplier-jm-smucker-cos-jif-recall-prompts-fresh-del-monte-voluntarily-recall-select-ready-eat   #freshdelmonte #jif #peanutbutter #fruit #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zXEOQrVxApk   The FDA and Casper’s Ice Cream are recalling Red Button Vintage Creamery Canadian Vanilla Ice Cream 56 oz packages with lot number 344-21-946.  A number of packages said to contain this ice cream were mispackaged with Burnt Almond Fudge Ice cream and contain undeclared almonds.  Those with almond allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic rains after consuming this ice cream.  This ice cream is distributed widely in the mountain west states in Associated Foods retail stores.  If you have this ice cream, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For more information, call Caspar’s at 1-888-328-2691.      https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/caspers-ice-cream-issues-allergy-alert-mispackaged-red-button-canadian-vanilla-product-lot-344-21   #redbutton #canadianvanillaicecream #almonds #allergy #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/LZGSLsGvwa8   The FDA and Fudgeamentals are recalling Fudgeamentals Peanut Butter Fudge since it was made from recalled Jif Peanut Butter.  There is a distinct possibility of salmonella contamination with a disastrous infection danger for the very long, elders, and those with immune weaknesses.  This fudge is sold under the brandnames: Walmart Market Fudge Trio V-Tine and Holiday Fudge, Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge Bar and Bites, Variety Tray, Peanut Butter Fudge Bar and Bites, and Tiger Butter Fudge Bar.  If you bought any of these, return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Jif at 1-800-828-9980 or online at jif.com/contact-us.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fudgeamentals-recalls-fudge-made-jif-peanut-butter-because-possible-health-risk   #fudgeamentals #walmart #fudge #peanutbutter #jig #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/p4-D1c9dnBI   The CPSC and Free Birdies are recalling Free Birdies Children’s tight-fitting pajamas made of 95% viscose and 5% spandex.  These garments fail to meet the tight-fitting flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries.  About 1530 of these pjs were sold online at freebirdies.com.  Immediately stop your child from sleeping in these pajamas and contact Free Birdies at 1-800-846-2780 for a full refund.  To get the refund, you must destroy the garment by cutting it in half and emailing photo proof including the neck label.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Free-Birdees-Recalls-Childrens-Pajamas-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert     #freebirdies #pajamas #tightfitting #flammable #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/B26752lGl0U   The CPSC and Asweets now recall Wonder and Wise Activity Tables.  The screws attaching the xylophone component to the table may become loose and detach creating a choking hazard for young children.  About 2,000 of these activity tables were sold at FAO Schwarz, children’s boutiques nationwide, and online at littlewonderandco.com, maisonette.com, thetot.com, saksfifthavenue.com and wonderandwise.com.  Stop your kids from using these activity tables, sequester them from the kids, and contact Asweets at 1-833-422-2028 or via email at info@asweets.com to receive a free repair kit.  The repair kit includes a new tabletop that includes a block-sorting activity in place of the xylophone.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Asweets-Recalls-Wonder-and-Wise-Activity-Tables-Due-to-Choking-Hazard   #wonderandwise #activitytable #foreignbodies #choking #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/XPCQ12KaTQk   The CPSC and Copper Pearl now recall Copper Pearl Children’s tight-fitting pajamas made of 69% polyester, 28% rayon and 3% spandex.  These garments fail to meet the tight-fitting flammability standards for children’s sleepwear and create a risk of burn injuries.  About 1300 of these pjs were sold online at copperpearl.com as well as at children’s boutiques nationwide.  Immediately stop your child from sleeping in these pajamas and contact Copper Pearl at 1-888-732-7506 or via email at support@copperpearl.com for a full refund and a 20% discount code for a future purchase.  To get the refund and code, you must destroy the garment by cutting it in half and emailing photo proof including the neck label.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Copper-Pearl-Recalls-Childrens-Sleepwear-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Flammability-Standards-and-Burn-Hazard   #copperpearl #pajamas #tightfitting #flammable #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/kLvn0KpN4T4   The FDA and The JM Smucker Co. now recall select Jif peanut butter products sold in the US.  The peanut butter is contaminated with salmonella, a bacterium that causes serious and sometime fatal infections in the very young, in frail or elderly individuals, and in those with weakened immune systems.  The products in this recall involve all sizes and styles of creamy and crunchy peanut butter with lots numbers starting at 1274425 and ending with 2140425.  If you definitely have any Jif peanut butter product or honey with these lot numbers, do not consume it but rather destroy it.  If you aren’t certain that your product is in the recall, if you want more info about the recall, or if you want some compensation, call the Smucker Co. at 1-800-828-9980.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/j-m-smucker-co-issues-voluntary-recall-select-jifr-products-sold-us-potential-salmonella   #jif #peanutbutter #salmonella #infection #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/Q_9lJ8Dodn4   The FDA and Dierberg’s Markets are recalling Dierberg’s Markets Fresh Garden Spiral Pasta Salad with an outdate of 5/31/22 in 12oz & 2 lb packages. This product has undeclared egg.   The salad in the spiral pasta container is actually broccoli cheddar that contains egg.  Those with an egg allergy could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction after ingesting this salad.  The product was sold in the St. Louis MO metro region.  If you bought it, if you or a family member have an egg allergy, or if you really wanted the Broccoli Cheddar Pasta Salad, return the product to the point of purchase for a refund or replacement.  If you need more information, call Dierbergs Markets at 1-636-532-8884.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dierbergs-markets-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-egg-fresh-garden-spiral-pasta-salad-12-oz-2-lb   #pastasalad #egg #allergy #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/w8vjbSxw-AE   The FDA and White Cane Sockeye Salmon LLC are recalling its Wild Alaskan Cooked and Smoked Salmon.  This product contains undeclared wheat and soy.  Those with soy or wheat allergies or those with gluten issues or celiac disease could develop severe of life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this salmon.  The product was sold at farmer’s markets Green Valley, Udall Park, Oro Valley, and Rillito Park in Arizona.  If you or family members have these ellergies, return the salmon to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call Randy Houghton at 1-208- 661-7927.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/white-cane-sockeye-salmon-llc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-and-soy-wild-alaskan-cooked-and   #salmon #sockeye #whitecane #wheat #soy #allergy #celiac #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/V-PLVxsUSyw   The FDA and QueensMade Lemonade LLC announce the recall of all its juice-type products including all lemonade flavors and ginger turmeric shots.  These products were produced without supervision of a mandated inspector, and product safety could not be verified.  These products were sold at various stores, restaurants, and food trucks in the Cincinnati OH area.  If you bought any of these products, contact QueensMade Lemonade LLC at 1-513-205-3753 for more information regarding a refund.   https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/queensmade-lemonade-issues-voluntary-recall-due-products-being-adulterated   #queensmade #lemonade #tumericshots #contamination #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/gpivncWMVG0   The CPSC and DLG are recalling Hover-1 Superfly Hoverboards.  An electronic throttle software defect permits energy to flow to the motor driving the board forward even when the rider is not controlling it.  This is a setup for falls and injuries to the rider and bystanders.  About 93,000 of these hoverboards were sold at Best Buy stores nationwide and at Bestbuy.com.  If you bought one of these magic carpets, stop riding it and contact the DGL Group by phone at 1-888-556-8426 to check if your board is affected by the recall and to obtain shipping instructions for returning your board to an authorized repair station.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/DGL-Group-Recalls-Hover-1-Superfly-Hoverboards-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards   #hoverboard #throttle #injury #falls #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VMV9HNAYoZs   The CPSC and the Moderne Glass Company now recall Moderne Glass 15 ounce Coffee Cups.  The glass used for fabrication is not tempered and the coffee cup may crack or break when hot water is poured into it.  This creates burn and laceration hazards.  About 2500 of these cups were sold online at glassamerica.com.  If you bought one of these cups, stop using it and contact the Moderne Glass Company by phone at 1-800-645-5131 to receive a full refund.   https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Moderne-Glass-Company-Recalls-Coffee-Cups-Due-to-Burn-Hazard-Recall-Alert   #moderne #coffeecup #crack #burns #recall  

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/xk66vLsjieM   SAW IT ON TV is a new feature designed to give you the nitty gritty about the healthcare products and services that are hawked to you during the seemingly endless barrage of TV ads.  Oh yes, we do hear them ad nauseam on good ol’ radio too.  Last year, the pharmaceutical industry alone shelled out more than 1.7 billion dollars to advertise their wares on TV.   Let’s take a quick look at the top brands that you see every day on screen.  The top 5 and the bucks they spent in March, 2021 alone are Dupixent, $24 million; Rybelsius, $19.9 million, Humira, $19.6 million, Trulicity $17.1 million, and Xeljanz, $13.6 million.  Then we can’t forget the also rans Rinvoq, Ozempic, Jardiance, Enbrel, and Tremfya.   In upcoming editions of SAW IT ON TV, I’ll review each of these drugs in detail so you’ll know for what they’re prescribed,, their cost, and, as far as we know it, their effectiveness.   https://www.statista.com/statistics/639356/tv-advertise-drugs-usa/   #pharmaceuti

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/GGrGBx1kY7I   Let’s review some the healthcare-related business news for this rd week of May, 2022   Google and DeepMind, Alphabet’s AI lab subsidiary, are facing a British lawsuit for their use of confidential health information belonging to 1.6 million users of the UK’s National Health System.  The data was mined from a smartphone app called “Streams” that dealt with kidney problems.  It’s not the first time for these defendants either as they and the University of Chicago were the targets of a class-action lawsuit for patient privacy violations.   https://www.healthcareitnews.com/news/emea/google-and-deepmind-face-legal-claim-unauthorised-use-nhs-medical-records     Gilead, the maker of the HIV PreP drugs Truvada and Descovy, has partially settled their suit against 58 defendants for illegally selling drugs provided as part of Gilead’s charity program providing medications for those unable to afford them.  Shady clinics and pharmacies defrauded the program of more than $68 mil

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/AbLb4QMLTdY   Short Shorts are quickie reports about cutting edge medical and healthcare discoveries.  They’re worth knowing about this 3rd week of May, 2022.   Inhaled antibiotics may offer at least a partial solution to our current dilemma of ever-increasing antibiotic resistance.  British researchers call for the use of topical antibiotic delivery to the lungs of those with difficult-to-eradicate pneumonias in order to increase the antibiotic dosages without pummeling the rest of the body.  Such resistant bacterial infections are frequently associated with chronic obstructive lung disease and asthma.   https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanres/article/PIIS2213-2600(22)00172-2/fulltext     The FDA is out with warnings to parents about the real dangers of edibles.  These THC-containing products are often packaged in cuts knockoffs of kid favorites including Capt. Crunch, Starburst Gummies, and Nerds Ropes.  Over the past 15 months, the FDA has received at least 100 reports of ch

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8_ufaAR9jR0   Daily consumption of blueberries may help keep you not only mentally sharp but metabolically healthy.  University of Cincinnati neuroscientists studied an admittedly small group of 33 persons 50-65 years of age who were suffering early mental decline and were overweight.  In a randomized, controlled trial, half the group consumed powders containing one-half cup of blueberries over 3 months. The other half acting as controls received placebo powder.   When their cognitive abilities and metabolic characteristics were tested at the trial’s conclusion, the blueberry consumers trended better in word finding, memory performance, and executive functions but also demonstrated less insulin resistance and were better able to burn fat for energy.   The blueberry’s magic?  Blueberries contain a high level of anthocyanins, the class of flavonoids that are excellent antioxidants.  They offer protection against cancer, heart disease as well as, yes, Alzheimer’s dementia and type 2