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.

Spice House Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub on Recall

Nov 29, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/Na8mKpi7N9Q

The FDA and The Spice House are recalling the Spice House Sichuan Chili BBQ Rub. This product contains undeclared sesame. Those allergic to sesame could develop a serious allergic reaction if they ingest this rub. If you bought this product, dispose or it and contact The...

Recalled is TaDah! Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus Wraps

Nov 29, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/KsQhYLK2-58

The FDA and TaDah! Foods are recalling TaDah! Spicy Brown Sugar Harissa Hummus Wraps. This hummus contains undeclared milk allergen. Those with a milk allergy can develop a serious or possibly life-threatening allergic reaction. If you purchased these products, contact...

Kraft-Heinz Powdered Beverages are on Recall

Nov 29, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/4whDUz4S64c

The FDA and Kraft-Heinz are recalling multiple powdered beverages including: Country Time Lemonade, Tang, Arizona Tea, and some Kool-Aid. These beverage packages have very small pieces of glass and metal. If you have any of these products, return them to the place of purchase...

Recall On Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Spray Antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck Aerosol Spray Products

Nov 29, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/o9vW-kIO07Q

The FDA and the Proctor & Gamble Co. have recalled Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Spray Antiperspirants and Old Spice Below Deck Aerosol Spray Products. The affected products include: Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport, Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Invisible...

H-E-B Tomato Basil Soup Is Recalled

Nov 29, 2021

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/F0uHaSyNJ7g

The FDA and Fischer and Wieser Specialty Foods are recalling H-E-B Tomato Basil Soup. This product has glass foreign bodies in its jars. The involved lot is 22871 with a best buy date of 10/14/22. If you bought this product, do not consume it. Return it to the point of...