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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.

Sep 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/w_9x9A6OJ1k

 

The FDA and Salon Technologies have recalled Antica Farmacista Ocean Citron Hand Sanitizer alcohol gel 65%. This product has contamination with benzene.  The affected lot is 1166A with an expiration date of 6/18/2023.  Benzene is a carcinogen that can trigger leukemia.  This...


Sep 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/aZf5IGg37QI

 

The FDA and GHGA are recalling multiple ready-to-eat vegetable products due to contamination with listeria monocytogenes.  The bacterium can trigger serious and sometimes fatal infections in the very young, frail elders, and in those with weak immune systems.  Listeria can also...


Sep 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/srC7xK-j9ek

 

The FDA and World Variety Produce, Inc. are recalling Melissa’s Dutch Red Potatoes with Dijon Mustard Sauce.  This food product contains undeclared egg.  Those with an egg sensitivity could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume...


Sep 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ZP9SnAFRaQ4

 

The FDA and Arcade Snacks have recalled Arcade Snacks Candy Corn, 15 ounce packages.  This product contains undeclared egg.  Those with egg allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they consume this candy corn.  This product has been sold...


Sep 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/IhQOcOxhMgQ

 

The FDA and Van Law Food Products Inc. are expanding the recall of Whole Foods Market 365 Organic Creamy Caesar Dressing.  The recall is being expanded to include product with a BEST IF USED BY DATE of SEP 21 22 through JUN 06 23.  The initial recall only only involved dressing...