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.

Queso Fresco Products Are Recalled

Feb 26, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/7zYYi0fZx0Q

The FDA and El Abuelito Cheese now recall all Quesco Fresco products with sell dates through 3/28/21 due to the possibility that they are contaminated with listeria monocytogenes. This micro-organism may cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young,...

Recall On Market District Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Feb 26, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/HzIXtpbscw8

The FDA and Giant Eagle Inc. now recall Market District Gourmet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Platters and Bags with sell by dates of 4/3/21. The product may contain undeclared pecan allergen. Those with an allergy to pecan nuts may develop a severe or life-threatening reaction...

Adam’s Secret Extra Strength Capsules On Recall

Feb 26, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/zZSlKfYrscU

The FDA and Adamssecret.co announce the recall of Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 1500 and Adam’s Secret Extra Strength 3000 capsules. These products contain undeclared sildenafil and/or tadalafil, better known as Viagra and Cialis. These are phosphodiesterase inhibitors...

Recall On J Hunt Home Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles

Feb 26, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/-5xyrIa_4D8

The CPSC and Jim Lamp recall the J Hunt and J Hunt & Co. Home Accent Tables with Charging Receptacles. The charging receptacles and USB ports may have electrical issues that could create a shock hazard. About 99,000 of these tables were sold in the US and 11,000 were sold...

Toro Power Max Snowthrowers Are Recalled

Feb 26, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/nwcEEVN6xkg

The CPSC and Toro are recalling the Toro Power Max 826 OHAE Snowthrowers with model number 37802. The auger may fail to disengage when the control lever is released posing a real threat of amputation for the operator or bystanders. About 6700 of these units have been sold at...