Publisher's Summary

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
  • Ben’s Original Ready Rice Products Are Rocky Hard
    Oct 24 2025


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQLokX_D1Pk/


    Small, naturally occurring stones from the rice farm are foreign bodies in the rice and create risks for oral and digestive tract injuries. Affected are: Long Grain White Rice with batch codes 533ELGRV22 and 534ALGRV22; Whole Grain Brown Rice with batch codes 534AMGRV22, 534BMGRV22, and 534DMGRV22; and Long Grain & Wild Rice with batch codes 533BMGRV22, 533CLGRV22, and 533CMGRV22—all with best-by dates of August 2026.


    This rock-laden rice was sold at H-E-B, Target, United Markets, Amazon, and Piggly Wiggly in the United States.


    Do not eat this rice. Contact Ben’s Original Consumer Care at 1-800-548-6253 to arrange a return, receive instructions for a refund, or for more information.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bens-originaltm-issues-voluntary-recall-select-bens-original-long-grain-white-whole-grain-brown-and


    #bensoriginal #rice #foreignbodies #stones #injuries #recall


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    2 mins
  • Cabot Creamery Sea Salt Caramel Cheddar Popcorn Contains Undeclared Peanuts
    Oct 24 2025


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQLnBsMjD9O/


    Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts risks a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this popcorn. Affected is lot number 2519907B1.

    This contaminated popcorn was sold in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Oregon, and Texas, as well as in other states.


    Don’t munch on this popcorn. Return it to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call the Jody’s Inc. at 1-757-422-8646 extension 103.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/jodys-inc-recalls-cabot-creamery-sea-salt-caramel-cheddar-popcorn-due-undeclared-peanuts-corrected


    #cabotcreamery #popcorn #peanuts #allergy #recall


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    1 min
  • Kenz Henz Grade AA Large Pasture Raised Eggs Have Salmonella
    Oct 23 2025


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


    Salmonella triggers serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected are eggs with best-by dates ranging from October 11 through October 17, 2025.


    These recalled Kenz Henz Pasture Raised Eggs were sold in Houston, Texas at stores including HEB and Kroger.


    Do not eat these eggs and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Kenz Henz at 1-409-457-5934.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/kenz-henz-recalls-pastured-raised-eggs-because-possible-health-risk


    #kenzhenz #eggs #salmonella #infection #recall


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    1 min
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