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RoundUp - 1st Week of September.2024 

 

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HEALTH REPORTS 

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Where are health reports?

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_ivi-HxP7U/

 

Some in the audience have asked me, “What happened to the health reports?”  I suspended them during the summer and will not be resuming them until later in the fall. I am involved with some special projects that occupy my time.

 

I will be continuing the Recall Reports over the next months.

 

As always, I thank you for watching and listening.  Stay well.

 

#drhowardsmith #healthreports #recalls

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BUSINESS OF HEALTH

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New Gel Stops Gunshot Bleeding

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iwqmaNZ0W/

 

The FDA has just cleared Traumagel, produced by Brooklyn’s Cresilon.  This exciting product is a hemostatic gel with a texture of hummus.   It is composed of plant-based compounds derived from algae and fungi. After injecting it from a prefilled syringe, the product can fill gunshot wounds and halt life-threatening bleeding within seconds.

 

This product has evolved from versions of the company's hemostatic gel Vetigel first used for veterinarian applications and Cresilon Hemostatic Gel used for management of minor cuts.

 

Traumagel will be available in 30 milliliter syringes later this year.  This product represents a significant advance for gunshot wound management that typically relies on surface pressure and gauze packing with mediocre results.

 

https://www.fastcompany.com/91173438/traumagel-cresilon-fda-approval

 

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CPSC Recalls

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Fisher-Price Dumbbell Toys can choke your kid

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

 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Fisher Price now recall the Fisher-Price Dumbbells sold with Baby Biceps Gift Set.  The grey plastic caps at the end of the lift handle detach and can choke.  Affected is model number GJD49.

 

About 366,200 units were sold in the US and about 37,850 were sold in Canada at Walmart, Kohls, Fred Meyer, Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, TJMaxx, Buy Buy Baby and Target stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Zulily.com, Target.com and other websites.

 

Take this toy away from your young children and contact Fisher-Price at 1-855-853-6224 for a $10 refund.  You’ll have to upload a photo of the dumbbell and dispose of it as directed on service.mattel.com/us/recall.aspx.

 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Fisher-Price-Recalls-Dumbbell-Toy-in-Baby-Biceps-Gift-Sets-Due-to-Choking-Hazard

 

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Halo Portable Power Stations start fires

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_izUovPZR3/

 

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Zagg Inc are recalling HALO 1000 Portable Power Stations..  The lithium-ion batteries in these devices overheat leading to fire and burn risks.

 

About 5740 of these power stations were sold by ZAGG, AGC, and QVC between October, 2021 and March, 2022.

 

Stop charging and using these power stations and call the HALO Recall Hotline at 1-888-345-0481 or email the hotline at halo5528@sedgwick.com to receive a replacement power station.

 

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/HALO-1000-Portable-Power-Stations-Recalled-Due-to-Serious-Fire-and-Burn-Hazards-One-Death-Reported-Imported-by-ZAGG-Sold-by-ACG-QVC-and-ZAGG

 

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FDA Recalls

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Asli Fine Foods Cinnamon Powder is lead contaminated

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_iz-FdPNOx/

 

The Food and Drug Administration and Asli Fine Foods have recalled Asli Fine Foods Cinnamon Powder due to high levels of  lead contamination.  Affected are 7 oz. Bags with lot number DDDLUS.  Lead is toxic to the nervous system and exposure to it can be particularly devastating for young children.

 

The product was sold in Minnesota, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, and Ohio.

 

Return this product to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, contact Asli Fine Foods at 1-630-739-1599.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/asli-fine-foods-recalls-asli-cinnamon-powder-7-oz-because-possible-health-risk

 

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M&P Food Production Blintzes, Pirozhki, and Vareniki have multiple hidden allergens

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i0p4rOLhc/

 

The Food and Drug Administration and M&P Food Production Ltd. are recalling multiple varieties of M&P Food Production Blintzes, Pirozhki, and Vareniki.  These items contain undeclared wheat, milk, and/or sesame.  Affected products have Best Before dates of 08/27/24 – 08/27/25.

 

These items were sold in Connecticut, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Maryland between 8/27/23 and 8/27/24.

 

Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund.  For additional information about this recall, phone M&P Food Production at 1-718-438-5197.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mp-food-production-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-and-milk-vareniki-pirozhki-and-blintzes

 

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Terrafina Golden Raisins are sulfite contaminated

Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C_i1WN7MyvT/

 

The Food and Drug Administration and Sunco & Frenchie LLC are recalling Terrafina Golden Raisins.   This product contains undeclared sulfites.  Those with an allergy to sulfites could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product.  Affected a lot numbers Lot #s GRA240602 and GDR240901.

 

These raisins were sold throughout New York State.

 

Do not consume these raisins and return them to the place of purchase for a refund.  For more information, call the company at 1-973-478-1011.

 

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunco-frenchie-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-sulfites-golden-raisins

 

#terrafina #goldenraisins #sulfites #allergy #recall

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