Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

Howard G. Smith, M.D. is a former radio medical editor and talk show host in the Boston Metro area. His "Medical Minute" of health and wellness news and commentary was a regular weekday feature on WBZ-AM, WRKO-AM, and WMRE-AM. His popular two-way talk show, Dr. Howard Smith OnCall, was regularly heard Sunday morning and middays on WBZ.

Dr. Smith has adopted audio and video podcasting as conduits for HEALTH NEWS YOU SHOULD USE. Based on the latest medical, health, and wellness literature these reports provide practical information you can use to keep yourself and your family healthy. Many reports have video versions, and Dr. Smith’s YouTube Channel may be found at: http://bit.ly/2rNw6XQ

Trained at Harvard Medical School and a long-time faculty member at Boston Children’s Hospital, he practiced Pediatric Otolaryngology for 40 years in Boston, Southern California, and in central Connecticut. He is now based in New York City.

If you have questions or suggestions about this content, please email the doctor at drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com or leave him a message at 516-778-8864. His website is: www.drhowardsmith.com.

Please note that the news, views, commentary, and opinions that Dr. Smith provides are for informational purposes only. Any changes that you or members of your family contemplate making to lifestyle, diet, medications, or medical therapy should always be discussed beforehand with personal physicians who have been supervising your care.

KIND Granola Has Been Recalled

Aug 3, 2020

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/vDoF8xLuoVU

The FDA and the KIND Healthy Snacks have recalled KIND Oats & Honey Granola with Toasted Coconut pouches. A number of these contain undisclosed sesame seeds. If you have these pouches at home, do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store for a full refund. For...

Pecan Blend Trail Mix Is On Recall

Aug 3, 2020

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/WsPFNyEXK08

The FDA and Flagstone Foods have recalled Wegman’s Pecan Blend Trail Mix. This product contains undisclosed almonds and walnuts that could trigger significant allergic reactions. If you have this this trail mix, don’t consume it but rather return it to the place of...

Cookies Have Been Recalled

Aug 3, 2020

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/O-eRmJ8dp_4

The FDA and Happy Colon Foods are recalling Happy Colon Yum Shortbread Cookies and Mmmmm Chocolate Chip Cookies. Both cookie types contain undeclared milk. If you have these products, return them to the point of purchase. For more information, contact Happy Colon Foods by...

Hostess Raspberry Zingers On Recall

Aug 3, 2020

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/6jJvA-fJJKo

The FDA and Hostess are announcing the recall of Hostess Raspberry Zingers. These pastries may contain mold. if you have any of these in your junk food cabinet, do not consume them. Return the pastry to the point of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Hostess...

Whole Food Pastries And Spinach-Artichoke Dip Have Been Recalled

Aug 3, 2020

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/U0J3sQJr3fM

The FDA and Whole Foods have recalled several lines of pastry and its Spinach-Artichoke Dip due to undeclared allergens. Their Kouign-amann pastry has undeclared eggs. Their Chantilly Key Lime Tartlets have undeclared almonds. The Spinach-Artichoke Dip contains undeclared...