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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.

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Organic Black Beans and Chili Beans Are Recalled

Apr 29, 2021

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/14e-jLn9FB0

 

The FDA and Faribault Foods, Inc. now recall S&W Organic Black Beans, O Organic Brand Black Beans and O Organic Brand Chili Beans.  These products have containers with compromised hermetic seals permitting leakage and bacterial growth including growth of Clostridium botulinum.  The toxin from this bacterium may trigger food poisoning anytime from 6 hours to 2 weeks after ingestion with symptoms of blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, and muscle weakness with difficulty breathing.  Do not eat these products and return them to the point of purchase for a refund.  Direct questions to Faribault Foods at 1-888-210-6440.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/faribault-foods-inc-announces-voluntary-recall-limited-quantity-sw-brand-organic-black-beans-and-o

 

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