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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.

Aug 26, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/--py7iricNA

 

The FDA and multiple companies have recalled products containing frozen shrimp from Avanti Frozen Foods that are contaminated with salmonella.  The products involved include sushi from Genji Pacific exclusively sold in California by Whole Foods, sushi from Mai Cuisine Inc sold...


Aug 26, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zso-laKq8kQ

 

The FDA and Loki Fish Co. have issued a recall of Keta Salmon Lox.  This food product is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium causes a serious and sometimes fatal infection in the very young, elders, and those who are immunocompromised.  It can trigger...


Aug 26, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/r2Nx3ZfcObw

 

The FDA and New England Cupboard are recalling Jimbo’s Bloody Mary Mix.  This product contains undeclared soy, wheat, and sulfites.  Those with allergies to soy, wheat, or sulfites could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions to these allergens.  This bloody...


Aug 26, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/icVgQz49VpM

 

The CPSC and Wee Gallery have recalled Wee Gallery Ocean and Safari Wooden Tray Puzzles.  The octopus and elephant puzzle pieces may break and create choking hazards for young children. About 7600 of these puzzles were sold in the US and about 550 were sold in Canada....


Aug 26, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/8sJZdCr53WM

 

The CPSC and Razor are recalling the GLW lithium-ion battery packs used to power Razor Hovertrax 2.0 Self-Balancing Scooters and Hoverboards.  These battery packs are prone to overheating with resultant fires, explosions, and emission of toxic fumes.  About 237,300 of...