Howard G. Smith, MD, AM
PENTA Medical Network
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RoundUp - 2nd Week of Aug 2024
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CPSC Recalls
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Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricant is contaminated
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s7FXrp3QW/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Chem-Pak Inc. are recalling Finger-Ease Guitar String Lubricants. This product contains chemical contaminants that can irritate your finger skin. Affected is model number 220B and lot code 106824.
About 21,130 units were sold at Sweetwater, Guitar Center and U.S. Band & Orchestra Supplies stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, MusiciansFriend.com and StLouisMusic.com.
Don’t strum with this on your fingers. Contact Chem-Pak Inc at 1-888-504-9533 or via email at productrecalls@chem-pak.com to receive a replacement. To receive it, post photos of the product after marking it “RECALLED” on the container bottom, showing the model # and lot code, and the container in the trash to chem-pak.com/productrecalls.
#chempak #guitarstring #lubricant #contaminants #dermatitis #recall
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SMEG Fridges lose their doors
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s7xGustux/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and SMEG USA now recall SMEG Refrigerators. Their doors unexpectedly detach and fall off leading to injuries.
About 900 of these refrigerators were sold at independent kitchen and appliance stores nationwide and online at williams-sonoma.com, ajmadison.com and wayfair.com.
Stop using these refrigerators and contact SMEG USA at 1-888-763-4782 or via email at recall@smegusa.com to schedule a free repair.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/SMEG-USA-Recalls-Refrigerators-Due-to-Injury-Hazard
#smeg #refrigerator #door #injury #recall
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Samsung Slide-in burners accidentally turn on
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s83T4Op6l/
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Samsung are recalling Samsung Electric Slide-In Ranges. This range’s front-mounted knob can be accidentally turned on by your or your pets creating fire hazards.
About 1,120,905 ranges were sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance stores nationwide and online at samsung.com from May 2013 through August 2024.
Stop using these ranges until you have contacted Samsung at 1-833-775-0120 or via email at rangesupport@sea.samsung.com to receive a set of knob locks or covers depending upon your range model. If you have a wifi enabled model, your smartphone app will warn you if a burn is on.
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Samsung-Recalls-Slide-In-Electric-Ranges-Due-to-Fire-Hazard
#samsung #range #knobs #burns #fires #recall
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FDA Recalls
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El Chilar Cinnamon is leaden
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s9ilGOu7S/
The Food and Drug Administration and El Chila HF, LLC is now recalling additional lots of its El Chilar Canela Molida Ground Cinnamon. The recall is due to dangerous lead contamination. The newly recalled lots are E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624. The previously recalled lots are E-054, EX 0225 and D-181, EX 0624.
This cinnamon is sold at retail stores in Maryland.
Stop using these recalled lots of cinnamon. If you and your child have been exposed to the lead in this product, check-in with your medical team. If you need more information about this recall contact El Chilar eat 1-407-880-6007.
#elchilar #cinnamon #lead #poisoning #recall
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A defective iOS (iPhone/iPad) app can rapidly deplete your Tandem insulin pump battery and trigger a dangerous shutdown
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s-U3fxxBg/
The Food and Drug Administration and Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. have recalled the t:connect iOS mobile app that controls and monitors the Tandem t:slim X2 insulin pump and its battery. This leads to a battery depletion and an unexpected pump shut down with disastrous consequences.
If you have one of these pumps, to avoid an unexpected battery depletion, charge the pump for 10-15 minute each day. Be certain the battery is fully charged before going to sleep. Always carry backup supplies of insulin. For more informaation, call Tandem at 1-877-801-69-01 or via the email techsupport@tandemdiabetes.com.
#tandem #insulinpump #iOSapp #tconnect #battery #shutdown #hyperglycemia #recall
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Meijer Chocolate Chip Cookies contain an allergen
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s_JEUOORK/
The Food and Drug Administration and the Too Good Gourmet company have recalled Meijer Dunking Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies contain undeclared milk risking an allergic reaction to those who are milk protein sensitive.
These recalled cookies have been sold at Meijer stores in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky, and Wisconsin.
Do not consume these cookies ands return them to the place of purchase for a refund. For more information, call Meijer at 1-800-543-3704.
#meijer #cookies #chocolatechip #milk #allergy #recall
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Egg Custard Steamed Buns contain sesame
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-s_wM2vxR2/
The Food and Drug Administration and Prime Foods Processing LLC are recalling Egg Custard Steamed Buns as 2 varieties of them contain undeclared sesame. Those with an allergy to sesame could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected products are Steam Buns with Egg Custard, Lot Codes #24149, and #24150 and Steam Buns with Egg Custard and Coconut, Lot Codes #24149. These products are sold frozen.
These products were sold at Asian grocery stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington state.
Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call Prime Foods at 1-718-963-2323.
#primefoods #steamedbuns #custard #custard #coconut #sesame #allergy #recall
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North Fish Smoked Capelin fish can be deadly
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-tAmHxJdA1/
The Food and Drug Administration and North Fish USA Inc. have recalled North Fish Cold Smoked Capelin. These fish, when over 5 inches in length, are contaminated with clostridium botulinum bacteria that can trigger life-threatening illness and death.
These contaminated fish were sold in New York and Georgia but re-sold all along the East Coast.
If you purchased this fish, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, call North Fish at 1-954-251-2021.
#northfish #capelin #clostridium #poisoning #recall
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Yummy Swirly Ices contain milk
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uA05esSv_/c
The Food and Drug Administration and Yummy Foods recall Yummy Swirly Ices. These frozen confections contain milk. Those with an allergy to milk could develop a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction should they consume this product. The affected products are Swirly Tropical melon- Swirly Berry Blast - Swirly Tropical Tornado - Swirly Churning Cherry - Swirly Variety Pack all with lot numbers 68/2 and 69/1.
These ices were sold in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Ohio, Chicago, Florida, California.
Do not consume these ices if you have milk sensitivity. Return these products to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information email the Yummy company at yummyfoodsrecall@gmail.com.
#yummy #ices #milk #allergy #recall
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Full Circle Market Frozen Non-dairy desserts contain nuts
Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uCADVOoh6/
The Food and Drug Administration and G.S. Gelato & Desserts, Inc. are recalling Full Circle Market Coconutmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Frozen Desserts as they contain undeclared cashews. The cartons are actually filled with Nature’s Promise brand Cashewmilk Chocolate Almond Crunch Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert. While the lids on the product mention cashews, the ingredient list does not. Affected is lot 041624L2.
This product was sold in New York, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.
If you bought this product, have a cashew allergy, or don’t want a cashew milk product, return it to the place of purchase. For more information, contact the company at 1-850-243-5455 or via the email moss@gsgelato.com.
#fullcircle #naturespromise #frozendessert #cashew #allergy #recall
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