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Howard G. Smith MD, AM has been reporting health and wellness news for more than 35 years on radio and via podcasts. Harvard Medical School, MD; Harvard University, AM, Immunology; former Medical Editor, WBZ-AM, Boston. Website: http://www.drhowardsmith.com Email: drhowardsmith.reports@gmail.com
Howard G. Smith MD, AM
Episodes
  • RITZ Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwich Boxes Have Packages Labeled As Cheese Within
    Dec 10 2025


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSEr1jmjkAt/


    These small packages labeled as cheese crackers but containing peanut butter creates a risk of a severe allergic reaction to peanut-allergic persons. Affected are 27.6-ounce cartons with Best When Used By dates 8 JAN 26 and 15 JAN 26 with the AE plant code.


    These mislabeled Ritz Crackers were sold in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Alabama.


    If you, a family member, or household guests have a peanut allergy, do not consume any of these crackers but return them to the place of purchase. For more information, call 1-844-366-1171.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-conducts-limited-voluntary-recall-1-sku-ritz-peanut-butter-cracker-sandwiches


    #ritz #crackers #peanutbutter #cheese #allergy #recall


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  • Bonnihill BeefiBowls Beef Recipe Dog Food Has Plastic Pieces
    Dec 10 2025


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSEq7SRD1xr/


    This gently cooked and frozen dog food contains plastic foreign bodies that lead to mouth, throat, and gastrointestinal tract injuries. Affected are 16-ounce packets with Best By 12/25/2026 B01.


    This tainted dog food was sold at neighborhood pet stores in Illinois, Wisconsin, Texas, Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska, as well as in Canada in the Province of Ontario.


    Stop feeding this product to your dogs and return it to the place of purchase. For more information, contact Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or email the company at info@frommfamily.com.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/fromm-family-foods-voluntarily-recalls-bonnihill-beefibowls-food-dogs-due-potential-foreign-material


    #Bonnihill #BeefiBowls #salmonella #infection #recall


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  • Wegmans Deluxe Mixed Nuts Unsalted Have Salmonella Contamination
    Dec 9 2025


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSD5uoWiTG_/


    Affected are 34-ounce tubs with lot code 58041, best by July 28, 2026, and 11.5-ounce bags with lot code 58171, best by August 10, 2026.


    These contaminated nuts were sold at Wegmans stores in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. between November 3 and December 1, 2025.


    Check your nut supply and look for these lot codes. If you have these contaminated nuts, return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mellace-family-brands-california-inc-recalls-wegmans-deluxe-mixed-nuts-unsalted-34-oz-and-115-oz


    #wegmans #nuts #salmonella #infection #recall


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    1 min
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