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.

HEB Cat Food Has Bacterial Contamination

Dec 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/g7w_uyQCAG4

The FDA and TFP Nutrition have recalled HEB Texas Pets Indoor Complete Dry Cat Food manufactured on 11/13/2022. This product has salmonella contamination. It causes a gastrointestinal infection in the cats that may be severe but in some cases quite mild. The infected cats...

Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes Contain Deadly Bacteria

Dec 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/pDMpdOOHy7w

The FDA and Manzanola Feeds now recall Top of the Rockies Alfalfa Cubes. This animal feed is contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can trigger severe and fatal infections in animals. The recalled product was sold in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois,...

Alsultan Baklava and Betefour Both Contain Undeclared Nuts

Dec 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/wFYXyTwqzPs

The FDA and Falcon Import and Export LLC are recalling Alsultan Sweets branded Baklava and Alsultan Sweets branded Betefour. The baklava contains undeclared milk and wheat while the betefour contains undeclared cashews, pistachios, and almonds. Those with allergies to...

Alpha Frozen Sandwiches and Burritos Contain Milk

Dec 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/CpmH_zHtxVQ

The FDA and The Miso Brothers, Inc. are recalling Alpha Meatless Breakfast Sandwiches and Burritos. These products contain undeclared milk. Those with milk allergies could develop a serious and life-threatening infection should they ingest these products. If you purchased...

True Goodness by Meijer Plain Yogurt Alternative Has Nuts

Dec 29, 2022

Vidcast: https://youtu.be/YN51U4BFP5c

The FDA and Culture Fresh Foods are recalling True Goodness by Meijer Plain Yogurt Alternative. This product contains undeclared almonds as containers labeled as oat-based actually contain almonds. The affected lot is #2002. Those with an almond allergy could develop a...