Dr. Howard Smith Reports

Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1JVmVsufJ/Dogs consuming excessive Vitamin D can develop vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weakness, lethargy, reduced growth, weight loss, and kidney damage. Puppies receiving insufficient Vitamin D over several weeks may develop rickets, bone deformities, swollen joints, and lameness. Affected: Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® Canine Milk Replacers, Shelter’s Choice® Canine Milk Replacers, and Breeder’s Edge® Foster Care® GM (Goat Milk) Milk Replacers with Best By dates ranging from May 22, 2026 through February 5, 2028. These recalled products were sold through online retailers and retail pet stores.Stop feeding these recalled products to dogs immediately. Contact Revival Animal Health at 1-877-870-4059 to return the products for a full refund. Pet owners whose dogs have consumed the affected products and are showing symptoms should contact their veterinarian. References on my website.#Recall #PetFoodRecall #DogHealth #VitaminD #PetSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1It8kOau1/Those with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: 15-ounce packages, Lot Number 0160933, Best By Date: January 23, 2027.A total of 624 packages were sold through Albertson’s retail stores between May 18, 2026 and June 25, 2026.Do not consume this recalled product if you have a peanut allergy or sensitivity. Discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Lehi Valley Trading Company at 1-480-962-5017.References on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #PeanutAllergy #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1IJB8p--H/Salmonella can cause serious or fatal infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. Affected: Organic Moringa Capsules (Product #AB9917), Lot 2800, Exp. 2/2028 and Organic Moringa Powder (Product #AB9904), Lot 2782, Exp. 5/2028.These recalled products were sold through Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, Target, and the TNVitamins website.Do not consume, sell, or serve the recalled products. Dispose of the affected products immediately. For additional information and refunds, contact Total Nutrition Inc. at [email protected]. References on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #Salmonella #SupplementRecall #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1HX6_BMpa/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. Affected brands: La Colonia Requesón Salvadoreño Soft Ricotta Cheese; Selectos Latinos Requesón Salvadoreño Ricotta Style Salvadorean Cheese; Selectos Latinos Requesón Mexicano Mexican Cottage Cheese; and Clover Hill Bucket of Requesón; with an expiration date of July 10, 2026.The recalled cottage cheese products were sold at supermarkets, retail stores, and restaurants in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.You should not eat, sell, or serve these recalled products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact La Ceiba Foods Latin Market Inc. at 1-240-528-8850 ext. 327.References on my website.#Recall45 #FoodRecall #Listeria #CottageCheese #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1GsE4uXkB/S’mores cookie dough containing soy had been mistakenly packaged in Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk pouches due to a temporary packaging process issue. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Lot Number 2606022.This recalled frozen cookie dough was sold at Target stores in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, and Utah beginning June 11, 2026.Do not consume theisrecalled product if you have a soy allergy or sensitivity. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Bear Stewart LLC at 1-800-697-BEAR. References on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #SoyAllergy #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1F8H_tR7c/The soy sauce and vinegar red pepper paste packets sold with this fish product contains undeclared wheat, soy, and sesame. People with allergies or severe sensitivities to these ingredients are at risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions. Affected: Sliced Korean Halibut with Soy Sauce, Wasabi, Vinegar Chili Paste — Best Before Dates: 2026.05.07, 2026.07.11, and 2026.12.08.The recalled products were sold at retail stores, via direct delivery, and with online sales.Do not consume this recalled product if you have an allergy or sensitivity to wheat, soy, or sesame. Discard the products or return them to the place of purchase. For additional information, contact Eunha Fisheries Co., Ltd. via the email [email protected]. References on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #FoodSafety #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1FYirN7OW/This shape is contaminated with Pluralibacter bacteria. This bacterium poses little medical risk to healthy individuals, but those with weakened immune systems are in danger. Affected: 8.5 oz bottles with Lot Code YR010556; 33.8 oz bottles with Lot Codes YR010566 and YR010576 all manufactured between February 21, 2026 and February 26, 2026.Stop using this affected shampoo immediately. Contact Kao USA at 1-800-333-2442 or via the email [email protected] to arrange for a replacement or to report any adverse events.References on my website.#Recall #ProductSafety #HairCare #ShampooRecall #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da1EraJJAv-/This product may contain undeclared tunafish. People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to tuna or other fish are at risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: Best If Used By Date: OCT.08.2027. This recalled product was sold at ALDI stores in Connecticut, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.Do not consume this recalled product if you have a fish allergy or sensitivity. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Gellert Global Group at 1-908-351-8000 or [email protected] on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #FishAllergy #ALDI

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0_fNXJ9Hg/These blueberries contain a toxin-producing strain of E. coli that can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea, and vomiting. While most people recover within a week, some, especially young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems, can develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a serious complication that can lead to kidney failure. Affected: Lot Code 60401 with Best By Date: February 9, 2028.The recalled blueberries were sold at Publix stores in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.Do not eat these recalled blueberries. Check your freezer for the affected product and either discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. at 1-336-899-5612 or [email protected]. References on my website.#Recall #FoodRecall #Blueberries #EColi #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da01Av2huNI/Affected: product with expiration dates from November 2028 through May 2029.This recalled Pounded Yam was sold in California, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, New York and Texas between December 2025 and May 2026.You should not consume this recalled product if you have a milk allergy or sensitivity. Return it to the place of purchase for an exchange for a correctly labeled product or a product with a warning sticker. The is no company contact information.References on my website.#Recall45 #FoodRecall #AllergenAlert #MilkAllergy #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da00RrAhlGM/The power cord on these roll-on wax warmers can overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of fire, burns, electrical shock, serious injury, or death. Affected: Model Numbers LOMB2003PK and LOMB2004PK.About 14,700 kits are included in this expanded recall and sold at Ross, DD’s, Variety Wholesalers, and Burlington stores nationwide from February 2025 through December 2025.Stop using these recalled waxing kits immediately. Contact Southern Telecom at 1-888-959-0944 or via the email [email protected] for a full refund. Unplug the warmer, cut the electrical cord in half, upload a photo of the destroyed product showing the cut cord for verification, and then dispose of the product. References on my website.#Recall #ProductSafety #FireHazard #ElectricalSafety #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0zsfdhXb3/The button cell batteries inside these light-up products can be easily accessed by children violating the mandatory federal safety standard for consumer products with button cell batteries. If swallowed, button cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injuries, and death. Affected: Model Number HON-302HE. About 13,400 units were sold online at Amazon.com from June 2024 through December 2025.Stop using the recalled party favors immediately. Contact Huizhou Rongheng Network Technology via email at [email protected] for a full refund. You will be asked to take a clear photo showing the recalled products have been discarded and email the photo for verification before your refund is issued. No injuries have been reported.References on my website.#Recall #ProductSafety #ButtonBattery #ChildSafety #AmazonRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0ynGNvG01/The lithium-ion battery in this unit can swell and overheat, creating a burn hazard. About 7,400 power banks were sold in the United States and 4,964 were sold in Canada. Also, these power banks were given away as promotional items by various companies from January 2019 through December 2023.Stop using these recalled power bank immediately and register for a full refund by contacting Spector & Co. at 1-888-377-7732 or via the email [email protected], Refunds will be issued by check. Do not throw the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in the trash, curbside recycling, or standard battery recycling boxes. Instead, contact your local household hazardous waste collection center to confirm it accepts recalled lithium-ion batteries before disposal.References on my website.#Recall #ProductRecall #SafetyAlert #PowerBank #LithiumIonBattery

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xxLuBn3A/A defect allows the heating element to remain energized during a ground fault even when the unit is turned off creating a risk of fire and serious burn injuries. Affected: model numbers that begin with PB, AH, or AE.About 13,500 units were sold for use in hotels, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, and other room climate-control applications.If you own one of these recalled units, stop using it immediately. Contact Daikin Comfort Technologies Manufacturing at 1-855-812-8989 or visit the Amana recall website to request a full refund. To receive the refund, you’ll need to cut the power cord, then upload a photo showing the cut cord and the unit’s serial number.The references for this report are available on my website.#Recall #FireHazard #Amana #AirConditioner #ProductSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0xLA7BMcE/The LED circuit boards in these fixtures overheat and come into contact with the plastic lens or nearby combustible materials, creating a fire hazard. Affected: catalog numbers HB-60SE (date codes April 2020–December 2022); OHBL-60SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025); OHBL-100SE (October 2022–May 15, 2025).About 42,000 fixtures were sold.If you have one of these fixtures, contact Cooper Lighting at 1-800-954-7228 or via the email [email protected] immediately to arrange a free repair or replacement.The references for this report are available on my website.#Recall #FireHazard #LEDSafety #WarehouseSafety #CommercialLighting

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0wY27v6KZ/Shots blow out through the side of the tube creating a risk of serious explosion and burn injuries. Affected: Model Number RCLR-W8012.About 13,500 recalled fireworks were sold at Pyro City stores and various independent fireworks retailers nationwide from April 2026 through June 2026.If you have these recalled fireworks, stop using them immediately and return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund, either in cash or credited to your original form of payment. For more information, contact Winco Fireworks International by email at [email protected] for this report are available on my website.#FireworksRecall #FireworksSafety #RecallAlert #ConsumerSafety #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Da0v0AYuYJh/This toy contains button cell batteries that children can easily access, violating the federal safety standard for toys. If swallowed, these batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death.About 62,490 recalled toy sets were sold on Amazon.com from December 2024 through March 2026.If you have these recalled finger lights, stop using them immediately and take them away from children. Contact POPOOO by email at [email protected] to request a full refund. You will be asked to dispose of the finger lights, send a photo of the disposed product by email, and then you will receive your refund. Dispose of the button cell batteries according to your local hazardous waste or battery recycling procedures.References for this report are available on my website.#ToyRecall #BatterySafety #ChildSafety #ProductRecall #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayCwVgRZgT/These button batteries were sold without child-resistant packaging and warning labels required under Reese’s Law. If swallowed, these lithium coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, serious injury, or death. Affected: 20-piece packs, Model 2023-V3.About 67,000 recalled battery packs were sold via Amazon.com by the JSNJ_Tech Store from December 2023 through September 2024.If you have these recalled batteries, stop using them immediately and keep them where children cannot access them. Contact Junpower via the email [email protected] to receive a free replacement battery. You will be asked to mark the product with the date, your initials, and the word “Recalled,” submit a photo through the company’s recall registration page, and then properly dispose of the batteries according to local hazardous waste procedures. References for this report are available on my website.#BatteryRecall #ChildSafety #ReesesLaw #ProductRecall #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayCHzru5tn/The toy’s clear plastic domes detach allowing children access to small plastic balls that pose a choking hazard. About 49,000 recalled toys were sold exclusively at Target stores from August 2025 through January 2026.If you have this recalled toy, stop using it immediately and keep it away from children. Return it to any Target store for a full refund, or contact Target at 1-800-591-3869 to receive a prepaid return shipping label.References for this report are available on my website.#TargetRecall #ToyRecall #ChildSafety #ChokingHazard #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayBZffOfvS/These wipes contain lidocaine but were sold in packaging that is not child-resistant, creating a risk of serious injury or death if young children ingest the contents. Affected: wipes sold in boxes containing 20 individually wrapped packets.About 75,315 recalled wipe boxes were sold at CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online from April 2020 through April 2026.If you have these recalled wipes, immediately store them out of the sight and reach of children and return any unopened packets in their retail box to a CVS store for a refund. For more information, contact CVS at 1-800-746-7287 or via the email [email protected] for this report are available on my website.#CVSRecall #ProductRecall #ChildSafety #MedicationSafety #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayA2nLOQFG/The small metal bristles detach from these brushes, stick to your grill or food, and are swallowed, posing a risk of serious internal injuries that could require surgery. Affected: models CCB-100, CCB-4125, CCB-5014, CCB-6450, CCB-8012, CCB-4114, CCB-W2, CSBS-77, and brushes included in grill tool sets CGS-2010, CGS-W13, CGS-5014, and CGS-5020.About 1,719,995 recalled grill brushes were sold at Burlington, TJ Maxx, and Ross stores, and online through Amazon.com and Cuisinart.com, from June 2009 through March 2026.If you have one of these recalled grill brushes, stop using it immediately. Discard the brush and contact Conair at 1-888-520-1304 to receive either a full refund or a credit for use at Cuisinart.com equal to the full refund plus an additional 20 percent.References for this report are available on my website.#CuisinartRecall #GrillBrushRecall #ProductRecall #GrillSafety #CPSC

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DayAOK7Qq7l/When they do, they create a risk of serious explosion and burn injuries. Affected: model number MEF6096 with date codes between 03.16.2026 and 05.18.2026.About 87,120 recalled fireworks were sold at Pyro City stores and other independent fireworks retailers nationwide from January 2026 through May 2026.If you have one of these recalled fireworks, stop using it immediately and return it to the store where you purchased it for a full refund, either in cash or credited to your original form of payment. For additional information, email Winco Fireworks International at [email protected] for this report are available on my website.#FireworksRecall #RecallAlert #FireworksSafety #CPSC #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax_RGZv8ok/Charging the lithium-ion batteries through the USB-C port while the batteries are inserted in the tools causes the batteries to short-circuit creating a serious fire hazard. The affected brand is Kobalt. Affected: Kobalt 24V and 48V trimmers, blowers, mowers, chainsaws, pruning saws and related kits using USB-C batteries.About 554,780 Kobalt yard power tools and USB-C batteries were sold at Lowe's stores nationwide and online at Lowes.com from January 2026 through May 2026.You should immediately stop charging the USB-C batteries while they are inserted in the yard power tools. You should contact Greenworks Tools at 1-888-266-7096 or via the email [email protected] to receive free replacement batteries without USB-C charging capability, a charger adapter, updated instructions and a prepaid return shipping label. References on my website.#Recall45 #Kobalt #Greenworks #ProductRecall #FireSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax-puStJ-w/The biometric lock can be opened by unauthorized users posing a serious injury hazard and risk of death. Affected: Model QHXP029B, serial numbers SQC200034980 through SQC202319171.About 9,100 gun safes were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from March 2020 through February 2024.You should immediately stop using the biometric feature of these recalled safes, remove the batteries from the safe, and only use the key when storing firearms. Contact BBRKIN via the email [email protected] to receive a free repair kit.References on my website.#Recall45 #GunSafe #ProductRecall #ConsumerSafety #FirearmSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Dax-AI4ss3f/The tempered glass window in the pizza oven shatters during use creating a serious laceration hazard. Affected:  Model CGG-6331.About 12,660 gas grills were sold in the United States and about 83 were sold in Canada at Lowes, Walmart, and online at cuisinart.com.You should stop using the recalled grill immediately.  Contact Conair at 1-833-408-0463 to determine if your grill is included in the recall. If it is, follow the instructions to safely remove the tempered glass window, submit the required photographs, and receive your refund. References on my website.#Recall45 #GasGrill #Cuisinart #ProductRecall #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBcpECsMas/Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to milk or soy could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the product. Affected: lot numbers: 23A26C6, 24A26A7, 24A26B2, 24A26B5, 23A26B5, 24A26A6, 25B26C13, 25B26A14, 25B26B4, 25B26A15, and 25B26B1. Expiration dates range from January 23, 2027 through February 25, 2027.This recalled pancake and waffle mix was sold in retail stores throughout Puerto Rico and may have been purchased beginning in January 2026.Stop using this product if you have a milk or soy allergy. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, contact Ballester Hermanos Quality Control Department at 1-787-788-4110 or via email at [email protected] on my website.#FoodRecall #AllergyAlert #MilkAllergy #SoyAllergy #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBcCpZpjaJ/Affected: Steve’s Real Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried lot Code C26022, Best By Date 1/22/2028. Previously recalled products include Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Freeze Dried lot C25288, Best By 10/15/2027; Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet, lot MCD25350, Best By 6/16/2027; and Quest Cat Food Chicken Recipe Frozen Diet, lot MCC25321, Best By 5/17/2027.These recalled pet foods were sold through retail stores in Colorado, Utah, Washington, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Michigan, California, Texas, Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, Idaho, and Montana.Stop feeding these products to your pets. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. FYI: Early signs of thiamine-Vitamin B1 deficiency include loss of appetite, vomiting, excessive drooling, weight loss, or poor growth. More severe deficiency may lead to neurological problems such as difficulty walking, vision changes, seizures, weakness, or lethargy. If your pet shows any concerning symptoms, contact your veterinarian.For more information, call  1-801-432-7478 or email: [email protected] on my website.#PetFoodRecall #DogHealth #CatHealth #PetSafety #RecallAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBbhfhBo8m/Those with a fish allergy or severe sensitivity could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. Affected: lot numbers: 1CFFDA2, 1CFGCH2, 1CFIBC2, 1CFJCG2, 1CFKBH2, and 1CGBAH2. About 545 cases were distributed through retail stores in California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and Washington from mid-August 2025 through May 2026.Stop eating this product if you have a fish allergy. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact the company at 1-510-782-1112 extension 1.References on my website.#FoodRecall #FishAllergy #RecallAlert #FoodSafety #ConsumerWarning

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBa22TOJXk/This formula is contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that can cause botulism with symptoms such as constipation, poor feeding, drooping eyelids, weak crying, difficulty sucking or swallowing, weakness, or breathing problems. Affected: 400g and 700g packages.This recalled infant formula was sold through Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com between July 2025 and June 2026.Stop feeding this contaminated infant formula to your baby. Nara Organics will automatically refund customers who purchased formula from its website during May and June 2026. Target customers may return the product to Target stores or follow Target’s online return procedures. Other customers may request a refund by emailing a photo of the bottom of each can to [email protected] on my website.#InfantFormulaRecall #BabySafety #RecallAlert #ParentWarning #FoodSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBaSqOO2ZZ/Those with a peanut allergy or severe sensitivity could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they eat this product. Affected: lot Number 260562. This recalled product was sold at Smart & Final stores in California and distributed through Chedraui USA.Stop eating this product if you have a peanut allergy. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact Western Mixers Produce & Nuts Food Safety Department at 1-323-443-2567.References on my website.#FoodRecall #PeanutAllergy #RecallAlert #FoodSafety #ConsumerWarning

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBZtV2QvvB/This bacterium causes serious or even fatal infections for the young, the elders, and those with weak immune systems. Affected: All Clover Hill Dairy cheeses currently on the market, including those relabeled under the brands KESSO, QUESOS LA RICURA, IZALCO, DE MI PUEBLO, or RIO LINDO. These recalled cheeses were sold through Clover Hill Dairy’s retail market, farmers markets, and third-party distributors in Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, New Jersey, and Washington, D.C.Stop eating, selling, or serving any of these recalled cheese products. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact the Southern Maryland Agricultural Development at 1-240-528-8850 extension 327. References on my website.#FoodRecall #ListeriaAlert #CheeseRecall #FoodSafety #RecallNews

ry Pie Factory 5 Ounce Pepperoni Rolls Contain Undeclared MilkVidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBZHwKhLzI/The rolls were not stored, distributed, or sold at proper refrigeration temperatures, creating a risk that harmful bacteria could grow in the product. These recalled Pepperoni Rolls were sold in Ohio and parts of West Virginia through convenience stores, grocery stores, and gas stations.Stop eating these Pepperoni Rolls. For refunds, contact Fry Pie at 1-405-990-4657.References on my website.#FoodRecall #RecallAlert #FoodSafety #MilkAllergy #ConsumerAlert

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBYgTJThMG/This toy’s silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted under federal toy safety standards. They can reach the back of a child’s throat and become lodged, creating a serious risk of respiratory distress and deadly choking. Affected: Model No. LK-FDWJ.About 24,400 teething toys were sold through Amazon.com from November 2024 through December 2025.Stop using this toy and take it away from children. Contact ChilanTech via email at [email protected] to receive a free replacement toy of equal or greater value.  You will have to cut the silicone tentacles, write “Recalled” on the toy’s main body with permanent marker, and email a photo of the destroyed product.References on my website.#RecallAlert #BabySafety #ToyRecall #ChokingHazard #ParentingTips

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBX8b-uQXj/The plastic tipover restraints in kits included with this furniture break or degrade over time creating tip-over and entrapment hazards.  Affected: plastic tip restraint kits included with furniture sold from July 2024 through December 2025.About 15,616 tip restraint kits were sold  with Childcraft furniture through School Specialty stores nationwide and online.Stop using these recalled plastic tip restraints and keep children away from furniture secured with them until replacements are installed. Contact School Specialty at 1-866-588-6951 or via email at [email protected] is to obtain free replacement tip restraint kits made of stainless steel. After installing the replacement restraints, dispose of the recalled plastic restraints in your household trash. References on my website.#RecallAlert #ChildSafety #FurnitureSafety #TipOverHazard #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBXaHmQtyz/These units become unstable if not anchored to a wall, creating tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in serious injury or death for children. Affected: product code KF200066US-01XN-003.About 10,354 dressers were sold through Amazon.com from September 2023 through May 2026.Stop using this recalled dresser if not anchored to a wall and move it to an area that children cannot access. Contact Timechee at 1-833-851-3720 or via email at [email protected] for instructions on identifying affected units and disposing of the dresser to receive a full refund. You will be asked to email a photo demonstrating disposal of the product. References on my website.#RecallAlert #ChildSafety #FurnitureRecall #TipOverHazard #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBWxXHpCFN/These machines become clogged causing hot liquid or steam to build up and be released unexpectedly during use creating a serious burn hazard. Affected: Kidisle hot and iced coffee machines, model KC101B.About 17,600 were sold through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, and eBay.com from June 2024 through April 2026.Stop using the coffeemaker and contact Kidisle via email at [email protected] for a full refund. To receive the refund, unplug the coffeemaker, cut the power cord, write “Recalled” on the product with permanent marker, and email a photo showing the destroyed product, visible model number, and cut power cord. References on my website.#RecallAlert #BurnHazard #CoffeeMakerRecall #ConsumerSafety #ProductRecall

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBWGa0taZy/These units can overheat, create a fire hazard, and trigger serious injuries or death. Affected: model MI-DHC02.About 18,000 fans were sold at TJMaxx, Marshalls, and Sierra stores nationwide from October 2024 through October 2025.Stop using these recalled fans and contact Merkury Innovations at 1-888-232-3143, or via email at [email protected] for a full refund. To obtain the recall, write the date, your initials, and the word “Recalled” on the product with permanent marker. Unplug the fan, safely cut the power cord, and emai a photo of the destroyed product. References on my website.#RecallAlert #FireHazard #ProductRecall #HomeSafety #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBVOkIBXUa/The passenger-side brake cable has been misrouted during assembly causing it to wear prematurely and break during use creating a crash hazard.Affected: JOJ Drive2 AC-L and J5B Drive2 AC-L Li Fleet Golf Cars.About 8,650 golf cars were sold in the United States and about 700 were sold in Canada through Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide from March 2021 through September 2024.Stop using these recalled golf cars and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free inspection of the passenger-side brake cable routing. If the cable was misrouted, the dealer will replace it at no cost. If you cannot transport the golf car to a dealer, Yamaha will arrange transportation or perform the inspection and repair at the golf car’s location. Contact Yamaha at 1-866-747-4027, via email at [email protected] on my website.#RecallAlert #GolfCartSafety #VehicleRecall #ConsumerSafety #SafetyFirst

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBUXgyR3eZ/These bowls have metal springs in their detachable lids that can catch fire when the bowls are microwaved creating a fire hazard.Affected: the 10-cup bowl, the 10.5-cup and 2-cup bowl set, and the 10.4-cup, 6-cup, and 2-cup three-piece bowl set.About 86,040 bowls were sold through HSN.com, HSN televised shopping programs, and HSN digital shopping platforms from July 2023 through February 2026.Stop using these insulated bowls and contact HSN at 1-888-520-2197 or via email at [email protected] for a full refund on a complete bowl-and-lid set. A partial refund is available if you wish to keep the insulated bowls without the lids. References on my website.#RecallAlert #ProductRecall #KitchenSafety #FireHazard #ConsumerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBTqmVOR7y/They violate the federal dive sticks regulation by exceeding the allowable compression limit creating an impalement hazard. Children can suffer serious piercing injuries if they fall onto the sticks in shallow water, and facial or eye injuries can occur while retrieving them underwater. Affected: Sloosh Dive Sticks, model 40041 sold in Sloosh Water Toys packages prior to October 23, 2025.About 254,000 dive sticks were sold through Amazon.com, Temu.com, Wayfair.com, Plus.Target.com, and SHEIN.com from February 2019 through October 2025.Stop using these recalled dive sticks, take them away from children, and dispose of them. To receive redesigned replacement dive sticks that meet federal safety regulations, contact Joyin at 1-800-781-3067 or. via email at [email protected]. You will be asked to take a photo of the discarded dive sticks in the trash and email it to Joyin.References on my website.#RecallAlert #PoolSafety #ChildSafety #ToyRecall #SummerSafety

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBTHX4tDOl/The toy’s silicone strings can extend too far into a child’s throat creating a serious choking hazard and risk of respiratory distress. Affected: batch numbers 250905, 250530, 250120, 240315, 231005, and 230610.About 70,410 teething toys were sold by Amazon.com from August 2023 through March 2026.Stop using this teething toy and take it away from children. To receive a full refund, contact GOPO Toys at 1-800-445-2344, via email at [email protected], or online at recall.gopotoys.com.  You will have to cut all silicone strings, write “DESTROYED” on the main body of the toy with permanent marker, and email a photo of the destroyed toy. After submitting the photo, dispose of the toy. References on my website.#ToyRecall #BabySafety #ChokingHazard #RecallAlert #ParentingTip

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ16HR9ymr-/Millions of Americans take glucosamine daily for the joint pain of arthritis. New research from University of Florida raises questions about its safety. Published in the journal Nature Metabolism, regular consumption of glucosamines is associated with faster progression of Alzheimer’s disease.The researchers analyzed health records from thousands of patients using artificial intelligence. After accounting for factors such as age, sex, and demographics, they find that glucosamine users with mild cognitive impairment have a 25 percent higher likelihood of progressing to dementia compared with non-users. The study finds only an association and does not prove that glucosamine causes these outcomes.To understand what could be happening, the scientists examined brain tissue and conducted experiments in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered that glucosamine appears to increase a biological process that adds sugar molecules to proteins. This sugar-tagging system is already overactive in Alzheimer’s brains, and accelerating it may contribute to disease progression with memory decline. When researchers reduce the activity of this pathway, memory performance improves. Similar abnormalities are also found in human Alzheimer’s brain tissue.The investigators emphasize that people should not panic or stop medications based solely because of this study. Clinical trials will be needed to determine whether glucosamine truly contributes to Alzheimer’s progression or whether other factors are involved.Still, the findings highlight how supplements that seem harmless may have unexpected effects in people with certain medical conditions. If you or a loved one takes glucosamine and has memory issues, this study may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.The references for this report are available on my website.#Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Glucosamine #DementiaResearch #HealthNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ15Z-atOYA/A simple, home-based exercise program helps reduce the cognitive problems often called “chemo brain.” This according to new research from the University of Rochester’s Wilmot Cancer Institute published in the journal Cancer.The problem is common. Brain fog symptoms affect up to 80 percent of people receiving chemotherapy and include memory lapses, trouble concentrating, and difficulty multitasking.The researchers enrolled 86 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy and reporting cognitive difficulties. Participants were assigned to one of four groups: exercise plus placebo, exercise plus low-dose ibuprofen, ibuprofen alone, or placebo alone. The exercise program, called EXCAP, combined progressive walking with light resistance exercises that patients performed at home. After six weeks, patients in the exercise group show significantly better attention on cognitive tests compared with those receiving placebo. Friends, family members, and coworkers also notice fewer cognitive problems among participants who exercised.The low-dose ibuprofen produces benefits as well. Patients taking ibuprofen alone show improvements in attention compared with placebo. However, these benefits are less consistent, and researchers find that some measures of short-term verbal memory improve less among ibuprofen users.The bottom line: the strongest overall benefits come from exercise. This finding is particularly encouraging because physical activity already provides many other health benefits for people undergoing cancer treatment and recovery.Larger Phase III trials will be needed to confirm the results. Even now, though, the findings suggest that something as simple as regular walking and light resistance exercise may help protect brain function during chemotherapy.The references for this report are available on my website.#CancerResearch #ChemoBrain #CancerSurvivor #BrainHealth #ExerciseMedicine

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ14xIxpKpJ/That neurotransmitter is acetylcholine according to new research from Japan’s Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology. It is involved in learning, memory, and decision-making, and it helps us abandon old habits and adapt when things don’t go as expected. In a their study published in Nature Communications, researchers trained mice to navigate a virtual maze where they learned which path led to a reward. Once the mice became comfortable with the routine, scientists suddenly changed the rules and removed the expected reward. When mice experience this disappointment, researchers observe a surge of acetylcholine in key brain regions.This spike appears to trigger behavioral flexibility. Mice with larger increases in acetylcholine are more likely to stop repeating an old strategy and try a new one. In other words, disappointment seems to activate a brain signal that encourages change instead of repetition.To test the idea further, researchers reduced the mice’s ability to produce acetylcholine. The result was striking. The animals become less flexible and are more likely to stick with outdated choices even when those strategies no longer work.This discovery helps explain why some conditions make it difficult to break habits. Disorders such as addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Parkinson’s disease are often characterized by behavioral inflexibility. Understanding how acetylcholine helps the brain adapt could eventually lead to new treatment approaches for these disorders.The next time something doesn’t go your way, know that your brain may already be using that disappointment as a signal to explore a better path.The references for this report are available on my website.#BrainHealth #Neuroscience #Acetylcholine #MentalHealth #ScienceNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ14J55SUBS/This new drug, in contrast to our current, popular diet medications, doesn’t curb your appetite but rather works on your body’s muscles to intensify fat burning and blood sugar control.Karolinska Institute molecular biologists, publishing in the journal Cell, show that their laboratory-designed beta-2 agonist activates metabolic pathways inside muscle tissue. In animal studies, this leads to improved blood sugar regulation, increased fat burning, and healthier body composition. Unlike the GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, the treatment does not appear to cause appetite suppression, muscle loss, or digestive side effects.The research team also completed an preliminary Phase I clinical trial involving 48 healthy volunteers and 25 people with type 2 diabetes. The treatment is safe and well tolerated. The researchers say preserving muscle mass may be the most important benefit of this alternative weight loss regimen because muscle plays a major role in metabolism, healthy aging, and overall life expectancy.Another potential advantage is convenience. Unlike some GLP-1 medications, that require injection, this therapy is an oral medication.  The scientists also believe it could eventually be used either alone or alongside existing drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy.At this time, beta-2 agonist therapy remains experimental though a larger Phase II trial is now planned. The question of the day: could future weight-loss treatments focus on selectively boosting metabolism instead of suppressing appetite? Upcoming studies should provide an answer.The references for this report are available on my website.#DiabetesResearch #WeightLossNews #ObesityResearch #HealthyAging #MedicalBreakthrough

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ13S0eOGtH/Some of the fats we eat nourish cancer while others help our immune systems kill it. Oncologists at the Yale School of Medicine report in the American Association For Cancer Research journal that, for pancreatic cancer in a mouse model, the fat in olive oil accelerates cancer growth while fish oils slow that growth.Mice fed diets rich in oleic acid develop pancreatic tumors faster than mice on other diets. This was unexpected because oleic acid has long been considered heart-healthy and is commonly found in olive oil, peanuts, lard, and certain sunflower and safflower oils.On the other hand, omega-3 fats found in fish oil had the opposite effect. Mice fed fish-oil-enriched diets experience about a 50 percent reduction in disease compared with mice eating a standard-fat diet. The researchers find that omega-3 fats make cancer cells more vulnerable to a natural self-destruct process called ferroptosis. Monounsaturated fats like oleic acid appeared to protect cancer cells from that process.The team also finds that higher ratios of monounsaturated fats to polyunsaturated fats are linked to greater pancreatic cancer burden, while lower ratios are associated with less cancer development. A side note: the tumor-promoting effects of oleic acid are much stronger in male mice than in female mice.This study was conducted in mice, not humans, and more research is needed before any dietary recommendations can be made. However, the findings may eventually help people at higher risk for pancreatic cancer understand how specific dietary fats influence disease development and progression.The references for this report are available on my website.#PancreaticCancer #CancerResearch #YaleMedicine #Omega3 #HealthNews

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ12lZrsF0g/Ever hear of the thymus? Most people haven’t. But Mass General Brigham scientists now report in the journal Nature that this tiny immune-system organ may be one of the strongest hidden predictors of longevity, disease risk, and even cancer treatment success.The radiology researchers used artificial intelligence to analyze CT scans from more than 25,000 adults to create a “thymic health score” based on the organ’s size, structure, and composition. People with healthier thymuses had about a 50% lower risk of death from any cause, a 63% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, and a 36% lower risk of developing lung cancer. The data shows that smoking, chronic inflammation, and higher body weights were associated with poorer thymus health.Looking at a subgroup of more than 1,200 cancer patients receiving immunotherapy, those with healthier thymuses had a 37% lower risk of cancer progression and a 44% lower risk of death compared with patients who had poorer thymic health.Your immune system plays a much larger role in healthy aging than many people realize. Understanding how the thymus changes over time could eventually help doctors identify disease risks earlier and develop new strategies to support immune health as we age.The references for this report are available on my website.#Longevity #ImmuneSystem #HealthyAging #CancerResearch #MedicalResearch

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ12A89B8Oj/Occidental College and the University of California, Irvine ophthalmologists are developing a futuristic alternative to LASIK that promises to correct your blurry vision without cutting, burning, or removing any eye tissue.This novel process called electromechanical reshaping or EMR uses tiny electrical pulses and a special 3D printed contact mold to reshape eye tissues. By sending a very low electrical current through the custom platinum contact lens on the cornea, its molecular bonds loosen enough to permit a strategic tissue reshaping.  Once the current is turned off, the cornea stiffens again and locks into the new form that better focuses images on the retina.This technique successfully corrects the nearsightedness of rabbits eyes in about one minute. The rabbits’ corneal cells remain alive and healthy. Additional animal studies are currently underway to test the procedure for correction of farsightedness, astigmatism, and corneal clouding due to chemical damage. Much research lies ahead before it can undergo clinical trials.Though the LASIK procedure has helped millions of people, it does permanently remove some corneal tissue and has sometimes leads to dry eyes, glare, halos, or other complications. This new approach might potentially preserve more of the eye’s natural strength while reducing cost and invasiveness.The references for this report are available on my website.#VisionCorrection #LASIK #EyeHealth #MedicalInnovation #FutureMedicine

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ11YIRNMh_/You may have fatty liver disease and not even realize it. University of California, San Diego hepatology researchers, those scientists who specialize in liver research, now say that a new experimental treatment could help stop the damage before it leads to liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and/or the need for a difficult to obtain liver transplant.They report in The Lancet that an experimental drug called ION224 suppresses a liver enzyme that allows the liver produce and store excessive fat, a process that drives inflammation, scarring, and long-term damage. They drug halts the destructive process rather than merely managing symptoms.The investigators conducted a Phase 2 clinical trial involving 160 adults with so-called MASH, a severe form of fatty liver disease linked to obesity and type 2 diabetes which can progress silently. The participants received monthly injections of ION224 over 51 weeks. Patients receiving the highest dose showed the best results, with about 60% of participants experiencing meaningful improvements in liver health compared with those controls receiving a placebo. The drug was well tolerated with no serious side effects linked to the treatment.More than 100 million Americans are believed to have some form of fatty liver disease, and many don’t know it until significant damage has already occurred. A treatment that directly targets liver fat accumulation offers a new way to slow, halt, or potentially reverse disease progression. This therapy is still experimental and must successfully complete larger Phase 3 randomized, trials before it can receive regulatory approval and become available to your medical team.The references for this report are available on my website.#FattyLiverDisease #LiverHealth #MASH #MedicalResearch #HealthyAging

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ10vrZOclh/Gently heating the back of the eye, the retina, by just a few degrees using near-infrared laser light can prevent the devastating loss of vision as the result of dry macular degeneration. This the finding by Finnish and Swedish neuroscientists in pig and mouse studies published in the journal Nature Communications.This mild heat activates the eye’s natural repair and cleanup systems in the retinal pigment epithelial layer. It boosts protective heat shock proteins and triggers the processes cells use to remove damaged proteins and waste.Dry age-related macular degeneration affects millions of older adults and is one of the leading causes of blindness. About one-third of people over age 80 develop macular degeneration. The disease is marked by the buildup of fatty protein deposits called drusen, which can damage the retina and gradually destroy central vision.Instead of waiting until vision is lost, the researchers hope that this treatment proactively strengthens vulnerable retinal cells during the early stages of the disease by helping them repair damage and remove toxic waste material. Phase one human clinical trials are now beginning in Finland that focus on safety before testing whether the treatment can slow or stop disease progression.The references for this report are available on my website.#MacularDegeneration #EyeHealth #VisionLoss #HealthyAging #MedicalResearch