Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
PENTA Medical Network
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Roundup Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls 4th wk.Sep.2026
https://www.instagram.com/p/DduJgOzziEi/
#cpsc #recalls #ingestion #choking #contamination
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JERIFY MAGNETIC TOY SETS ARE INGESTION RISKS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwlCu_BeHN/
These toys can release loose, high-powered magnets, creating a serious risk of injury or death if magnets are swallowed. The recalled sets contain small human-shaped figures with magnets in the hands and feet and violate the mandatory federal toy safety standard for magnets. Affected: model X003ADA3TD.
About 38,507 sets were sold on Amazon.com from October 2022 through May 2026.
Take these magnetic toys away from your children immediately. Contact Colerinsec via the email coushdwugintwer@163.com for a full refund. You will be asked to throw away the toys and email a photo of the disposed toys.
References on my website.
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JKMAX HEATED BLANKETS AND HEATING PADS IGNITE
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwl28ts7xT/
The internal wire heating elements overheat creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: JKMAX-002, JKMAX-7284B, JKMAX-6284B, JKMAX-10090B and JKMAX-8490B models.
About 195,000 heated blankets and heating pads were sold on Amazon.com from September 2022 through July 2026.
Stop using these recalled blankets and heating pads and contact JKMAX at 1-800-917-5732, email JkmaxRecall@outlook.com for a full refund. You can also visit Amazon.com and select “Recalls and Product Safety Alerts” at the bottom of the page for more information.
References on my website.
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MELISSA & DOUG LIGHTS AND SOUND FIRE TRUCK ACTIVITY BOARD IS A CHOKING RISK
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwmvBPPyDu/
The fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard. Affected: units with date wheels showing one arrow pointing to 25 and the other to 4 or 5, or one arrow pointing to 26 and the other to 3; packaging date codes OET 25100, OET 25150 or OET 26064.
About 84,000 fire truck activity boards were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from July 2025 through August 2026.
Stop using the fire truck activity board immediately and register at www.melissaanddoug.com/recall for instructions. You may receive a free replacement fire truck activity board, a full $30 refund in the form of a check, or a $40 melissaanddoug.com store credit. You will be asked to remove the batteries, write “RECALL” and the unique registration code on the front of the product, cut the black hose off the toy, and upload a photograph of the destroyed product. After registration is confirmed, you should dispose of the product in ordinary household trash. For additional guidance, contact: Melissa & Doug at 1-800-718-5365 or via their website..
References on my website.
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ESJAY TODDLER BUSY BOARD MONTESSORI TOY IS A CHOKING HAZARD
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwomwahcCG/
The small red knobs on the second page of the board can detach. The recalled toy violates the federal small parts ban because it is intended for children under three years of age, creating a deadly choking hazard.
About 276,000 busy boards are included in the recall. They were sold online at Amazon.com from March 2023 through July 2026.
Take this recalled toy away from your kids.. Contact Esjay US at 1-888-206-9309 or www.esjay.store/recall for repair instructions. You will be asked to unzip the page with red knobs, write “RECALLED” on both sides of that page and throw it away. You should then email a photo of the disposed page to Esjay US at esjay-service@outlook.com to receive a replacement page.
References on my website.
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SAUNA360 INFRARED SAUNAS AND KITS ARE FIRE AND BURN HAZARDS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwpRiUP2aj/
These infrared panels can short circuit and overheat. The recall includes numerous Finnleo, Helo, Radiant Health, Sauna360, Saunatec, Tylo and Tylohelo models, as well as unbranded S Series units and infrared kits with panels. Affected: the listed IS, S, Sentinel, E, IG, Kiruna and hybrid series models, plus kits identified as Carbonflex, Saunalogic, Infralogic, Aspire or Bliss.
About 41,580 units were sold in the the US and an additional 6,758 were sold in Canada at Costco stores, pool and spa dealerships nationwide, Costco.com and other online sites from May 2013 through July 2026.
Stop using these recalled infrared and hybrid saunas immediately and contact Sauna360 at 1-866-936-5962, recall@sauna360.com to schedule a free in-home repair by a professional installer.
References on my website.
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CHAR-BROIL BISTRO PRO ELECTRIC GRILLS CAN SHOCK YOU
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwqFNsNRU0/
The grounding wire for the grill’s heating element can disconnect and lose fault protection, posing an electric shock hazard. Affected: Bistro Pro Electric Grill & Griddle + Charcoal Mode, Bistro Pro Electric Grill + Charcoal Mode, and Bistro Pro Tabletop Electric Grill models with date codes 2510, 2511 or 2512 (October, November or December 2025) and model numbers 25302145, 25302146, 25302147, 25302148, 25302149, 25302150, 25302151, 25302159 and 25302163.
About 10,605 grills were sold in the U.S. with an additional 342 sold in at Ace Hardware, Lowe’s, Walmart, Wayfair, QVC and other hardware stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Charbroil.com, AceHardware.com, Lowes.com, Walmart.com, Wayfair.com, QVC.com and other online retailers from October 2025 through June 2026.
Stop firing up these recalled electric grills immediately and contact Char-Broil at 1-866-671-7988 or recall@charbroil.com for a free repair kit. Register at www.charbroil.com/BistroProFix to receive repair instructions, a screwdriver, wrench, screws and a label to affix after the repair. Char-Broil is offering a digital $25 gift card, valid at participating retailers, to consumers who provide photo documentation of the completed repair.
References on my website.
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HERO FIRE SPRAY CANISTERS WON”T PUT OUT YOUR FIRE
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwq62uNlao/
These canisters deteriorate over time causing them to rupture and fail to operate during a fire. Affected: canisters marked with the date code “09/2024” on the bottom of the canister.
About 31,000 fire spray canisters were sold online at PreparedHero.com and Amazon.com from October 2024 through January 2026.
Stop relying on these recalled fire spray canistersand visit www.preparedhero.com/pages/recall for instructions on receiving a free replacement and properly disposing of the recalled canister. You should place the canister in a box labeled “RECALLED” and take it to a municipal household hazardous waste collection center. Do not put the recalled pressurized canister in household trash or the general recycling stream. Contact your HHW facility beforehand to confirm that it accepts pressurized canisters. For more information contact: Prepared Hero at 1-888-457-2672, support@preparedhero.com.
References on my website.
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CADE CALIFORNIA ELECTRONIC FINGER LIGHT TOYS CONTAIN DANGEROUS BUTTON BATTERIES
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwsbfMPq69/
If button-coin batteries are swallowed, they cause serious internal chemical burns, serious injury or death.
About 179,739 finger light toys were sold on Amazon.com from March 2015 through July 2026.
Take these recalled toys away from children. Contact Cade California Electronic ccecamazonservice@gmail.com for a full refund. You will be asked to properly dispose of the finger lights in the trash and email a photo of the disposed product. Button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous-waste procedures.
References on my website.
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RICKY JOY SOUR CRUSH CANDY BOTTLES HAVE INGESTIBLE ROLLING BALLS
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwtDSphsA3/
The rolling ball on the bottle can detach, creating a choking hazard.
About 2.3 million of these bottles were sold at H-E-B, Forman Mill and other candy stores nationwide, and online at Walmart.com, CandyFunHouse.com, RickyJoy.com and other online retailers from January 2023 through May 2026.
Take these candy bottles away from your children and contact The Ricky Joy Company at 1-404-975-0352 or www.rickyjoy.com/pages/recall for a refund. You will be provided with a prepaid shipping label to return the recalled product.
References on my website.
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ZMC Group Light-Up Children’s Toys Have An Expanded Recall
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwt97hMe1m/
These button battery-operated light-up children’s toys because the toys violate the mandatory safety standard for children’s toys as their button cell batteries can be easily accessed by children. If swallowed, button or coin batteries can cause serious internal chemical burns and death. Affected: 19.4-inch Mexican Flag Theme Light Up Stick (Item SS041-M), Light-Up Unicorn Headband (G02-UN), Light-Up Assorted Colors Jelly Rings (PS270), Light-Up Transparent Jelly Rings (PS271), and Light-Up Heart Balloon Flower (777-1).
About 245,124 of these toys are included in the expanded recall, which incorporates the 124,560 toys recalled on May 7, 2026. The products were sold at Diva at Heart, primarily in California, Texas, Oregon, Mississippi, and Arizona, as well as through various distributors, retail stores, and online at DivaAtHeartSJ.com, from October 2018 through July 2026.
Take these recall toys away from you children. You should contact ZMC Group at recallzmctoy@gmail.com for a full refund. You will be asked to remove the batteries, write “RECALLED” or a large “X” on the product with a permanent marker, and email a photo of the disposed product. Button cell batteries are hazardous and should be disposed of or recycled according to local hazardous-waste procedures.
References on my website.
#RecallAlert #ToyRecall #BatterySafety #ChildSafety #CPSC
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Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear Sets ARE FLAMMABLE
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwuwSpT44L/
They violate the mandatory flammability standard for children’s sleepwear. Affected: batch number 272779.
About 12,461 loungewear sets were sold online at SHEIN.com from June 2025 through May 2026.
Stop allowing your children to wear these recalled loungewear sets. Contact Sweet Cubby at SweetCubby@163.com for a full refund. You will be asked to destroy the loungewear sets by cutting them in half and email a photo of the destroyed com. You should then dispose of the destroyed products.
References on my website.
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XO POPPY POWER TRIP POWER BANKS DANGEROUSLY OVERHEAT
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwvgt8sUz2/
The lithium-ion battery overheats and ignites, creating fire and burn hazards. Affected: model PYPBK5M with the trailing letters -CR2, -BW8, and -TB2.
About 32,400 recalled power banks were sold nationwide at TJX and Marshalls stores from April 2025 through March 2026.
Stop charging and using these recalled power banks and contact Truststone Group at 1-833-820-0888; xopowerbank@realtimeresults.net for a full refund in the form of a virtual gift card which can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted. Do not put the recalled lithium-ion battery or device in household trash, curbside recycling, or ordinary used-battery collection boxes. Contact your municipal household hazardous-waste facility first for disposal instructions.
References on my website.
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MISTOLIN AND LESTOIL CLEANERS HAVE BACTERIAL CONTAMINATION
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwwMn1NGji/
These products may contain bacteria including Pseudomonas aeruginosa. People with weakened immune systems or external medical devices who are exposed to the bacteria face a risk of serious infection that may require medical treatment. Affected: scented Mistolin and Lestoil cleaners sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands; date codes beginning with PR01 followed by a five-digit number from 25091 through 26168; only scented products in 28-, 40-, 64- and 128-fluid-ounce bottles are included.
About 6.3 million units were sold in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at Walmart, Sam’s Club, Costco, Supermercados Econo, Supermercados Selecto and other major retailers from April 1, 2025 through June 17, 2026.
Stop using the recalled cleaners immediately. Register at https://mistolinrecall.expertinquiry.com/ and submit a photo of the 12-digit UPC code on the label and a photo of the date code on the side of the bottle. You will receive a full refund of the purchase price with a receipt, or the manufacturer’s suggested retail price without a receipt. You should dispose of the product in its container with household trash. For more information, contact Clorox Puerto Rico at 1-855-215-5439 or Mistolinrecall@sedgwick.com.
References on my website.
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SKIP HOP ELMO TEETHERS CHOKE YOUR BABY
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddww95ftxl7/
The black eyes can detach if the teether is frozen creating a risk of death by choking. Affected: model 9R263210, identified by a red Skip Hop tag attached to the side of the fabric crayon.
About 22,660 units were sold in the United States, with an additional 3,177 sold in Canada at Carter’s retail stores nationwide and online at carters.com and skiphop.com from January 2025 through March 2026 .
Take these recalled teethers away from yourchildren. Contact Skip Hop at at 1-800-692-4674 or www.skiphoprecall.com to obtain a refund in the form of a gift card and further disposal instructions. The gift card can be used at William Carter Company brand stores, including Carter’s, Skip Hop, OshKosh B’gosh and Little Planet..
References on my website.
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Roundup FDA Recalls 4th wk.Sep.2026
https://www.instagram.com/p/DduPp4HuUij/
#fda #soy #gluten #listeria #prescriptiondrugs
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J. HIGGS LOADED BACON & CHEDDAR CHIPS CONTAIN UNDECLARED SOY
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwxttgt3Tr/
Affected: packages with Best if USED BY dates DEC 11 26 or DEC 18 26.
These recalled potato chips were sold in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee and Maryland at Save A Lot stores.
Do not eat these recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar Potato Chips if you have a soy allergy or severe sensitivity. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For refunds and additional information, contact Saratoga Potato Chips at 1-260-969-0066.
References on my website.
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Flour, Bread, and Pizza Mixes Contain Undeclared Gluten
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DdwyYhKuLI9/
Affected: Truly AIP All Purpose Flour lots 260225 and 260610; Truly AIP Bread Mix lots 260417 and 260617; and EAT G.A.N.G.S.T.E.R. Flat Bread Pizza Mix lots 260327 and 260803 all with best-by dates range from September 27, 2027, through June 10, 2028.
These products were sold nationwide through eatgangster.com, trulyaip.com and Amazon.com to retail and online customers nationwide through September 12, 2026.
Do not consume these recalled products if you have celiac disease or a severe wheat gluten intolerance, Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For questions, contact GF Blends at 1-509-375-0909 or via the email recall@gfblends.com.
References on my website.
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biQ-FEL dietary supplement contains dangerous prescription medications
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddwz6XOO5hr/
This product contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, phosphdiesterases that can cause blood pressure to plummet if you are also taking a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin. Affected: lot biQ-f001-06-25, expiration date 05/06/27; and lot biQ-003-01-26, expiration date 01/01/28.
The product was sold through Amazon.com, Walmart.com and naturefuel.us.
Stop using this supplement immediately. Contact A&P Creations LLC at ecommerce@naturefuel.us for instructions regarding refunds.
References on my website.
#RecallAlert #DietarySupplementRecall #Sildenafil #Tadalafil #FDARecall
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So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert containers contain foreign material
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw0qxTsaTD/
These containers contain small stones and other hard objects in the cashew inclusions. Affected: product with Best-By dates on or before April 3, 2028.
This recalled product was sold at retail stores throughout the United States.
Do not eat this product. Contact the So Delicious Dairy Free Consumer Care Line at 1-833-367-8975 for a replacement coupon or refund.
References on my website.
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X10 NATURAL ENHANCEMENT SUPPLEMENT contains undeclared prescription drugs
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw1g3IO5zD/
This supplement contains undeclared sildenafil and tadalafil, phosphdiesterases that can cause blood pressure to plummet if you are also taking a nitrate drug such as nitroglycerin. Affected: lots F090824LN16, expiration 08/2026; F170325LN19, expiration 03/2027; and F300326LN28, expiration 03/2028.
This product was sold in the United States through Amazon.com, Walmart.com and naturefuel.us.
Stop using this recalled supplement immediately and destroy or dispose of the product. For questions about refunds, contact A&P Creations LLC at ecommerce@naturefuel.us.
References on my website.
#RecallAlert #DietarySupplementRecall #X10 #Sildenafil #Tadalafil
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BETTERGOODS LEMON ALFREDO FETTUCCINE HAS LISTERIA CONTAMINATION
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw2SRZTYLG/
Listeria causes a severe and sometimes fatal systemic infection in the very young, older frail individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. Listeria can also trigger miscarriages and stillbirths. Affected: lot L6079C, expiration date of 09/19/2027, and lot L6080C with an expiration date of 09/20/2027.
This pasta was sold nationwide by Walmart.
Do not eat this pasta. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Forquestions contact Gias Foods at 1-917-675-4890 or sales@giasfoods.com.
References on my website.
#RecallAlert #Listeria #FoodRecall #Bettergoods #FettuccineRecall
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CABRICHARME CHEESE CONTAINS UNDECLARED EGG
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw27CJhTiN/
This cheese contains egg lysozyme, an egg white protein that is not declared on the label. Affected: this type of cheese cut and plastic wrapped by the pound with Whole Foods Market scale labels.
This contaminated cheese was sold at the specialty cheese departments in 18 Whole Foods Market stores in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, California and Arizona with best-by dates up to and including 10/7/2026.
If you have an egg allergy or sensitivity, do not eat this cheese. You won’t have to return it, but you can obtain a full refund with a valid receipt from the place of purchase. For questions, call Whole Foods Market at 1-844-936-8255.
References on my website.
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BUSINESS PILL AND BRANCH MANAGER FOR MEN RECALLED FOR UNDECLARED YOHIMBINE
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddw3md9N3AR/
Yohimbine can cause severe high blood pressure, rapid heart rate, irregular heart rhythms, heart attacks, severe gastrointestinal symptoms, seizures and other serious effects. The risk can be exacerbated when this supplement is combined with stimulants such as caffeine or ephedra-containing products or certain prescription medicines. Affected: all lots and expiration or best-by dates distributed from September 16, 2023, through June 11, 2026.
This product was sold at SUPPLX.com.
Stop using this product immediately and dispose of it. For questions and refunds, contact SUPPLX Recall at 1-321-341-9501 or via the emailSupplxRecall@gmail.com.
References on my website.
#RecallAlert #Yohimbine #SupplementRecall #BusinessPill #BranchManager
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