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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.

Nov 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/eyK0t09vkco

 

The FDA and Mason Vitamins Inc. are recalling Healthy Sense Daily Multiple with Iron and People’s Choice Women's Daily Vitamins with Iron.  The amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Pantothenic Acid are misstated on the label.  The affected lots are...


Nov 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/SiqfSh3ayz0

 

The FDA and Green Day Produce, Inc. are recalling Green Day Produce Enoki Mushrooms.  This import is contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  This bacterium triggers serious and life-threatening infections in the very young, in older, frail individuals, and in those with weak...


Nov 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/s95uwDgISWM

 

The FDA and the Fudgeamentals company announce the recall of Fudgeamentals Chocolate Fudge Bites.  This product’s containers were mistakenly filled with Chocolate Walnut Fudge Bites leading to the presence of undeclared walnuts, a tree nut.  Those with walnut or tree...


Phil’s Power Pancakes Contain Wheat

Nov 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/ry2CxI6vqLY

 

The FDA and the Phil’s Power Pancake company are recalling Phil’s Power Pancakes in 5 varieties including mango, raspberry, cranberry, dates, chocolate chip hempseed.  The labels on these pancake packages state “wheat-free” and should read “99% wheat-free.” ...


Weis Market Ice Cream Contains Hidden Allergens

Nov 28, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/zH4EyR8aQlE

 

The FDA and Weis Markets are recalling Weis Quality Premium Sea Salt and Caramel Ripple Ice Cream.  This ice cream contains undeclared soy and coconut allergens.  Those with soy or coconut allergies could develop serious or life-threatening allergic reactions should they devour...