Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
PENTA Medical Network
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Webcast - Recall News - 4th Week of August 2026
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CPSC RECALLS
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Recall News - Consumer Product Safety Commission - 4th Week of August 2026
Vidcasts: https://www.facebook.com/reel/855797330835157
https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcb-K_LNQ1j/
#CPSC #recalls
GASGAS & HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES HAVE DEFECTIVE BRAKES
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceWPIQOS5d/
The rear brake caliper can crack or break reducing braking effectiveness and creating a risk of a serious injury or death in a crash. Affected: specific 2021–2024 GASGAS and Husqvarna off-road motorcycle models listed in the recall, with the VIN located on the right side of the steering head.
About 21,040 motorcycles were sold in the United States, with another 4,140 sold in Canada through authorized GASGAS and Husqvarna dealers nationwide from September 2020 through June 2023.
You should stop riding the recalled motorcycle immediately and contact an authorized GASGAS or Husqvarna Motorcycle dealer to schedule a free repair. To determine whether your motorcycle is affected, check the VIN through the recall-check pages on the GASGAS or Husqvarna websites that I show here. For more information, contact: GASGAS and Husqvarna, 888-985-6090.
References on my website.
#GASGASRecall #HusqvarnaRecall #MotorcycleRecall #BrakeFailure #SafetyRecall
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GOAL ZERO YETI 3000X POWER STATIONS A FIRE RISK
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceXKBphyxU/
The circuit board can overheat, posing a serious risk of fire and burn injuries. Affected: Goal Zero YETI 3000X portable power stations sold from May 2020 through August 2025.
About 46,200 YETI 3000X portable power stations were sold at REI stores nationwide and online at Costco.com, Backcountry.com, Goalzero.com and other online retailers.
Stop charging and using these power station simmediately. You can install the free repair through a firmware update in the Goal Zero application, or contact Goal Zero to have the firmware installed at no cost. For more information, contact the company at 1-888-794-6250, or via the email support@goalzero.com.
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References on my website.
#GoalZeroRecall #YETI3000X #PowerStationRecall #FireHazard #SafetyRecall
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CCM VISORS CAN FLY INTO YOUR EYES
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceX6b-O7gn/
These visors crack upon impact creating a risk of injury from laceration or impact hazards. Affected: CCM FMHVR Hybrid Visors marked “HVR” above the red “CCM” on the metal plate and have serial numbers beginning with “M/L” or “S/M”; recalled ACCHVR accessories have serial numbers beginning with “SR.”
About 12,957 FMHVR Hybrid Visors and ACCHVR Replacement Visor Accessories were sold at Monkey Sports, Play It Again Sports, Pure Hockey, independent sporting-goods retailers and online at us.ccmhockey.com from May 2024 through April 2026.
Stop wearing these recalled visors and visor accessories immediately and return them to the nearest participating retailer for a free replacement. For more information contact: CCM Hockey, at 1-800-451-4600 or via the email customerservice@ccmhockey.com.
References on my website.
#CCMRecall #HockeySafety #VisorRecall #LacerationHazard #SportsSafety
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BROOKSTONE TABLETOP FIRE PITS TRIGGER UNCONTROLLABLE FIRES
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceYl2_BUFt/
The use of these fire pits can cause uncontrolled fires, where flames burn across pooled or spilled alcohol, as well as flame jetting from fuel containers, creating a risk of serious burn injury or death. Affected: model BSFIREPIT01 (UPC 680079015930), BSFIREPIT02 (UPC 680079015947), and BSFIREPIT03 (UPC 680079015954).
About 48,700 fire pits were sold nationwide at Macy’s, Marshalls, T.J. Maxx, Indoff, iBuy and Newton Buying Corp. stores, and online at Macys.com and other websites from February 2023 through December 2024.
Stop using the sBrookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits immediately and contact Southern Telecom at 1-877-832-3822 or via the email support@customersupport123.comto receive a full refund. You will have to email a photo of the fire pit marked “Recalled,” along with your name and the date written on it in permanent marker before disposing of the product.
References on my website.
#BrookstoneRecall #FirePitRecall #BurnHazard #FlameJetting #SafetyRecall
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HAMPTON BAY HALWIN 52-INCH CEILING FANS HAVE FLYING BLADES
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceZU9Rhwke/
The fan blades separate from the fan motor flywheel, posing impact and injury hazards. Affected models: AK396H-MBK and model AK396H-BN.
About 9,460 fans were sold exclusively at The Home Depot stores nationwide and online from January 2023 through October 2025.
Stop running these recalled ceiling fans immediately and return the fan to a Home Depot store for a full store-credit refund or a refund to the card used for purchase. Alternatively, you can contact Youngo at 1-877-902-5588 or via the email halwin-recall@tal-usa.com for a full refund by ACH payment or store credit in the form of a Home Depot gift card. You must provide proof of purchase or a photograph of the serial number inside the fan mounting plate, along with a photo showing proof of disposal.
References on my website.
#HamptonBayRecall #CeilingFanRecall #ImpactHazard #HomeSafety #SafetyRecall
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https://chatgpt.com/c/6a894778-61fc-83ea-839a-2e9bd236bbff
TALECO GEAR BABY JUMPERS & SWINGS ARE DANGEROUSLY UNSTABLE
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceaaRrtlDR/
These baby jumpers, baby swings, and 2-in-1 baby jumper & swings are inherently unstable, posing fall and impact hazards. Also, the hanging restraint straps and seat openings can also pose strangulation hazards. Affected: Baby Jumper model jumper-01; Baby Swing model swing-1; 2-in-1 Jumper & Swing-A model jumper-01; and 2-in-1 Jumper & Swing-B model jumper-01.
About 41,100 of these products were sold in the United States, with an additional 150 sold in Canada online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and TalecoGear.com from April 2021 through July 2026.
Stop putting your babies in these recalled products immediately and contact Taleco Gear at TalecoGearRecall@163.com to receive a full refund. You will be given instructions for destroying the recalled product and emailing photos of the destroyed parts to obtain the refund.
References on my website.
#TalecoGearRecall #BabyProductRecall #StrangulationHazard #FallHazard #ChildSafety
TalecoGearRecall, BabyProductRecall, StrangulationHazard, FallHazard, ChildSafety
GOODY KING BUILDING CUBES HAVE INGESTIBLE MAGNETS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcebC7rh5Y4/
The small, powerful magnets inside the cubes can become loose if the cubes break or open, creating a serious magnet-ingestion hazard. If multiple magnets are swallowed, they can attract each other inside the body and cause intestinal blockage or perforation, blood poisoning and death. Affected: Goody King magnetic building sets including Unicorn, Dark Castle, Dinosaur, Farm, Firefighter, Forest, Galaxy, Game, Grassland Forest, Magic, Mineral Adventure, Sky Grass, Solid Blocks, Transparent Solid Blocks, Travel Game, Unicorn, Volcano Forest and Woods styles.
Vidcast:
About 213,500 units were sold online at Amazon.com from January 2024 through July 2026.
Stop allowing your children to play with these recalled magnetic building cubes and contact Yi Suen Commerce at safety@goodyking.com for a full refund. You will be provided with a prepaid return label to send the recalled cubes back for the refund.
References on my website.
#GoodyKingRecall #MagnetRecall #MagneticToyRecall #ChildSafety #SafetyRecall
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COOLULI MINIFRIDGES SHORT-CIRCUIT
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcecQ3WxFqE/
These mini-fridges have electrical switches that short circuit, posing fire and burn hazards. Affected: Cooluli 10-liter and 15-liter minifridges with batch numbers 1535 through 1545 and 1200000 through 1202080.
About 250,000 minifridges were sold online at Amazon.com and Cooluli.com from January 2019 through October 2024.
Stop using these recalled Minifridges and contact Cooluli at 1-718-834-5312 or via the email recall@cooluli.com for a free replacement power cord. You will be asked to enter your model and batch numbers at Cooluli's recall website to determine whether your unit is included. If it is recalled, you should unplug it, cut the power cord and submit photographs showing the model and batch numbers and the cut cord. Cooluli will provide a replacement DC power cord and a permanent sticker to cover the AC port.
References on my website.
#CooluliRecall #MinifridgeRecall #FireHazard #BurnHazard #SafetyRecall
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FDA RECALLS
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Recall News - FDA Recalls - 4th Week of August, 2026
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcb_383vM7I/
https://www.facebook.com/reel/995806516814624
#FDA #recall
Fda, recalls
SALATA JALAPENO AVOCADO DRESSING HAS SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcenC-TvAIZ/
The diced jalapeños used in this product are contaminated with Salmonella creating a potential serious health risk. Affected: Jalapeno Avocado Dressing with Best By dates 11/05/2026, 11/13/2026, 11/18/2026 or 11/25/2026;
The recalled dressing was sold through H-E-B grocery stores in Texas between July 13 and August 5, 2026.
Donot eat the isecalled dressing. Return it to the H-E-B store where you purchased it for a full refund. For more information, contact Salata Dressings at 1-281-881-478 or via the email inquiries@growfoodpacking.com. Do not use the product even if it looks or smells normal.
References on my website.
#SalataRecall #JalapenoAvocado #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FDARecall
SalataRecall, JalapenoAvocado, Salmonella, FoodRecall, FDARecall
FROMM WET DOG FOOD CONTAINS METAL FRAGMENTS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceoE53BWBE/
This dog food contains metal foreign bodies that will cause serious oral, esophageal, and intestinal lacerations. Affected: Fromm Turkey Pâté, lot EP2A3306 551006, Best By 032029; and Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté lot EP2A3306 551029, Best By 032029.
This recall covers 3,852 cases of Fromm Turkey Pâté and 1,973 cases of Fromm Diner Classics Milo’s Meatloaf Pâté that were sold at neighborhood pet stores and online outlets in the United States and Canada.
Do not feed this recalled food to your dog and return the product to your retailer. If your dog has eaten the affected food and develops symptoms such as choking, vomiting, loss of appetite, lethargy or stomach discomfort, contact your veterinarian. For additional informations call Fromm Family Foods at 1-800-325-6331 or use the email info@frommfamily.com.
References on my website.
#FrommRecall #DogFoodRecall #MetalContamination #PetSafety #FDARecall
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PRINCE BAKERY BREADS CONTAIN UNDECLARED MILK AND SESAME
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcepdAuvUFY/
Consuming these breads creates a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to either milk or sesame. Affected: Prince Pan de Manjeca Spanish Style Bread; Prince Sesame Italian Bread Large; Prince Sesame French Bread Large; Prince Sesame Italian Bread; and Prince Sesame Long French Bread.
The recalled breads were sold at bodegas and small retail markets around the Bronx and Westchester, New York. You may have purchased these breads and stored them in your freezer.
Do not eat this recalled bread if you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk or sesame. Instead discard the product. For additional information about this recall, call Prince Bakery Inc at 1-718-584-2127.
References on my website.
#PrinceBakeryRecall #AllergyAlert #UndeclaredMilk #UndeclaredSesame #FoodSafety
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MOMCHIPZ VEGGIE CHIPS CONTAIN UNDECLARED GLUTEN
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DceqP9JstNV/
These chips contain undeclared gluten creating a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Affected: Momchipz Veggie Chips – Broccoli Florets & Cauliflower, Best Before 2026 AUGUST 31.
This recalled product was sold via Amazon.com between March 2026 and June 2026. T
Do not consume this recalled product if you have an allergy or severe sensitivity to gluten. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Exotique Foods Inc at 1-647-528-7080.
References on my website.
#MomchipzRecall #GlutenAlert #AllergyAlert #FoodRecall #FDARecall
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OUTSHINE FROZEN FRUIT BARS CONTAIN GLASS FRAGMENTS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcerADDBMwB/
These glass fragments could cause lacerations and/or perforations to linings along the gastrointestinal tract. Affected:Outshine Strawberry, Watermelon, Grape, Tangerine and Black Cherry Fruit Bars and the Outshine Variety Pack both with Best Before dates ranging from May 31 through November 30, 2027.
These affected products were sold at retailers nationwide.
Do not eat these recalled fruit bars. Dspose of them or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream at 1-800-392-4885.
References on my website.
#OutshineRecall #GlassContamination #FruitBarRecall #FoodSafety #FDARecall
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PROLON APULIAN ALMOND & COCOA SPREAD CONTAINS MULTIPLE UNDECLARED ALLERGENS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dcero1PpojM/
This spread it contains undeclared cashew, pistachio and hazelnut, posing a risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions for people with an allergy or severe sensitivity to these tree nuts. Affected:lot L2755 with an expiration date of January 2, 2027.
This recalled spread was sold through L-Nutra’s e-commerce site, ProlonLife.com, either as a direct purchase or as part of certain Prolon product bundles.
Don’t consume this recalled spread if you have allergies to these nuts. Discard the product or complete L-Nutra’s recall response form at l-nutra.com/recall to arrange a return. You can also contact L-Nutra at 1-888-926-5370 or via the email customerservice@l-nutra.com.
References on my website.
#ProlonRecall #AllergyAlert #TreeNutAllergy #FoodRecall #FDARecall
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DAIRYLAND PRODUCE JALAPENO PEPPERS HAVE SALMONELLA CONTAMINATION
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcesxpENwgs/
Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. Affected: lot codes X2741775, X2741859, X2744163, X2744706, X2746349, X2746490 and X2748743; coded production dates 26192, 26196, 26197, 26199, and 26203.
These recalled jalapenos were sold at two Costco locations: Store #1487, 12717 Network Drive, Stafford, Texas, and Store #0655, 8282 Park Lane, Dallas, Texas.
Do not eat these recalled jalapenos. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. You can also callHardie’s Fresh Foods at 1-281-697-7067.
References on my website.
#JalapenoRecall #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FoodSafety #FDARecall
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NATUREBEST PRODUCTS WITH JALAPEÑOS HAVE SALMONELLA
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/drhowardsmithreports/
Affected: NatureBest and HEB Soup Mix, Pico de Gallo varieties, Mild Cheddar & Jalapeño Stuffed Mushrooms, Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms, and Diced Jalapeño products. Lot codes 190A26184 through 190A26216, with Best By/Use By dates generally ranging from July 13 through August 15, 2026.
These affected products were sold to retail customers in Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and August 5, 2026.
Don’t eat these recalled products. You should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. Consumer contact: NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, 1-713-278-0425or the email sales@naturebestprecut.com.
References on my website.
#NatureBestRecall #JalapenoRecall #Salmonella #FoodRecall #FDARecall
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ALFALFA SPROUTS RECALLED
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DcevXIShoqw/
Everything Sprouts and Calco Alfalfa Sprouts are contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli or Salmonella, both of which which cause serious illness. Affected: Alfalfa Sprouts lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230; Everything Sprouts Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix lots #222, 223, 226 and 230; and Zesty Garlic Mix cups, lots #222, 223, 225, 226 and 230.
These recalled products were distsoldributed by Everything Sprouts to wholesale distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin between May 27 and August 21, 2026. Do not eat any recalled sprouts or products containing the affected alfalfa sprouts. Immediately dispose of them and carefully clean and sanitize any surfaces or containers they may have touched. Consumer contact: everythingsproutsmn@gmail.com.
References on my website.
#EverythingSproutsRecall #AlfalfaSprouts #EColi #Salmonella #FoodRecall
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