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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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa20mdDoub/University of Cincinnati oncologists have developed a drug that stops pancreatic cancer from suppressing the anti-tumor immunity that threatens to eradicate it.  Using a pre-clinical mouse pancreatic cancer model, the researchers pinpointed that the protein Hsp70 is produced by the cancer cells to defuse the anti-cancer immune response.Their next step was to find an antidote Hp70.  That they did by developing the rescue agent SapC-DOPG.  This drug adheres to pancreatic cancer cells, inhibits Hsp70, and destroys the tumor’s shield against killer T lymphocytes.The next step is to bring this rescue compound and others like it into the clinic for an array of trials.  Hopefully, they will confirm the effectiveness of this concept and join the fight against this dread disease…..someday soon.#pancreatic #cancer #immunotherapy #hsp70 #sapCDOPGpancreatic, cancer, immunotherapy, hsp70, sapCDOP

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa18dGjnAy/Ibuprofen and aspirin are narcotic-free NSAIDs that provide excellent pain relief, but many cannot take them as they irritate your stomach linings leaking to gastritis and ulcers.  Researchers at New York University’s Pain Research Institute have discovered an approach to uncoupling the pain killing from the negative effects of these popular over-the-counter medications.What’s the trick?  NSAIDs block the production of prostaglandin molecules that both trigger pain but also the body’s healing inflammatory response.  Prostaglandins attach to four receptors or switches on nerve and other cells, and the pain switch, EP2, is different from the healing switch, EP4. Using a preclinical mouse model, the investigators selectively blocked the EP2 receptor and silenced pain while allowing the animals to maintain normal healing.This critical finding opens the door for the development of ibuprofen and aspirin versions that selectively block production of EP2-bearing prost

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa1V02jlle/Taking the pill form of Vitamin B3, nicotinamide, can cut a risk of skin cancer by more than half.  Vanderbilt University dermatologists report this finding following their study of nearly 34,000 subjects in the VA health system and was recently published in JAMA Dermatology. Those in the treatment group of 12,000 plus took nicotinamine 500 mg twice daily for 30 days or more. The benefit was greatest  for those who experienced one previous bout of skin cancer.  For this group, the risk reduction was 53% for squamous cell skin cancers and 49% for basal cell skin cancers. The protective benefit diminished after each successive bout of skin cancer. Those who have experienced at least one bout of skin cancer should confer with their dermatologists about the advisability of taking prophylactic Vitamin B3 nicotinamide.  It also can’t hurt to eat Vitamin B3-rich foodshttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamadermatology/article-abstract/2838591?utm_campaign=articlePDF&

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DPa0nyEDeLQ/The drug is orforglipron, and it comes as a pill you swallow daily rather than as a shot you give yourself weekly.  Researchers at Canada’s McMaster University tested the pill in a phase 3 gold standard randomized, double-blinded multinational study of 3127 subjects reported in the New England Journal of Medicine.The data at week 72 revealed that, for those taking the largest daily dose of 36 mg, 55% lost 10% or more of their body weight, 36% lost 15% or more, and 18% lost 20% or more.  Those on orforglipron also enjoyed better body composition stats, improved blood pressures, as well as better triglyceride and  non-HDL cholesterol numbers.The drug did have the same side effects as other peptide GLP-1 medications like semaglutide and tirzepatide.  Those included bloating, heartburn, nausea, constipation, and diarrhea.  The drug is convenient and a likely god-send for needle haters.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2511774#glp1 #orforglipron #oral #di