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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.

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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.

Mar 31, 2022

 

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/VFUN_8Lx09o

 

The FDA, the NY State Agriculture Department, and A&C Best Food Trading Inc. are recalling A&C Best Food Trading Dried Wife Plum and Licorice Flavor Olive.  These products contains undeclared and high levels of sulfites, and, in the case of the plums, an unapproved food dye E123.  Those with sulfite allergies may develop severe or life-threatening allergic reactions after consuming these products.  Those sensitive to sulfites should not consume these products and return them to the place of purchase.  If you have questions about this recall, contact the company at 1-917-418-1115 or via email at hengwen315701@gmail.com.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/consumer-alert-undeclared-sulfites-dried-wife-plum

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/consumer-alert-undeclared-sulfites-licorice-flavor-olive

 

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