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Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Howard G. Smith MD, AM
4835 episodes
16 hours ago
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
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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
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Dr. Howard Smith Reports
First and Last Brand Tomato Sauces Have Clostridium Contamination


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


Clostridium botulinum is the bacteria that causes botulism.   Botulism is a  serious illness caused by this bacteria’s toxin which attacks the nervous system and can lead to paralysis and respiratory failure. Affected are Original Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Basil; the Original Traditional Pasta Sauce, Meat Flavored; and the Original Puttanesca Sauce, Mildly Hot & Spicy with a “Use By” date of 09/26.


The recalled products were sold in Connecticut and Massachusetts at Big Y and Stop & Shop locations beginning on September 22, 2025. 


Do not cook with or eat these sauces. Return the products to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you did eat the sauces and are experiencing symptoms such as weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, or difficulty speaking or swallowing, seek immediate medical care. For more information, contact First and Last Bakery, LLC at 1-860-956-5000.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/first-and-last-bakery-llc-recalls-first-and-last-brand-tomato-sauce-products-because-possible-health


#firstandlast #pastasauce #clostridium #infection #recall


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18 hours ago
1 minute 28 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Have Undeclared Wheat


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsEvwtCW-s/


Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat, a gluten intolerance, or celiac disease could experience a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. The affected product is packaged in 6-count boxes with batch code LLA519501 and a Best By date of January 31, 2027. 


These recalled Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars were sold at Kroger stores in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming,, as well as in Giant Eagle stores in Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.


Do not eat these Häagen-Dazs Chocolate Dark Chocolate Mini Bars if you have a wheat, gluten, or celiac issue. Return the bars to the place of purchase for a full refund. For ore information, contact Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. at 1-800-767-0120 or by email at dreyers@casupport.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/dreyers-grand-ice-cream-inc-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-wheat-haagen-dazs-chocolate-dark


#haagendaz #minibars #wheat #allergy #recall


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18 hours ago
1 minute 39 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Hoque Brand Dry Ghoinnya Fish Will Poison You


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsEHtEF6rl/


This product is uneviscerated and that poses a risk of poisoning with botulism. The recalled fish are in 10- to 12-pound clear plastic packages with an expiration date of May 19, 2025, and UPC code 908172635412.


These dangerous Dry Ghoinnya Fish were sold nationwide across the US in retail stores.


Do not consume this poisonous fish. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you did eat it and are experiencing the symptoms of botulism immediately contact your medical team. These symptoms are dizziness, blurred or double vision, difficulty speaking, swallowing, or breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and/or constipation. For additional information, contact New Hoque & Sons Inc. at 1-718-391-0992.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-hoque-sons-inc-issues-alert-uneviscerated-dry-ghoinnya-fish


#hoque #Ghoinnya #fish #uneviscerated #botulism #recall


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18 hours ago
1 minute 20 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Moonlight and Kroger Branded California-grown Yellow and White Peaches Have Listeria Contamination


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsDfQ2F1my/


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. The affected lots include 01PCLC, 03PCAF, 106PCLF, 113PCLF.


These peaches were sold at retail stores across the US between September 16 and October 29, 2025.


Consumers should immediately stop eating the recalled peaches and discard them. Anyone who purchased the affected fruit can contact the company for more information or refund instructions.


For questions, consumers can contact Moonlight Companies at 1-855-215-5017.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/moonlight-companies-voluntarily-recalls-california-grown-conventional-yellow-and-white-peaches


#moonlight #peaches #listeria #infection #recall


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18 hours ago
1 minute 11 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Monarch Premium Kratom Powder Is Contaminated with Salmonella


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsCr1rDUTP/


Salmonella trigger serious and sometimes fatal gastrointestinal and systemic infections in young children, elderly persons, and others with weakened immune systems. The affected lots: 020123PA3F-T, 020123PA3F-G, 020123PA3F-R, and 020123PA3F-W.


This powder was sold at retail stores and via mail order in every state EXCEPT in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin. All sales occurred between April 2023 and September 2023.


Stop using these recalled Monarch Premium Kratom products immediately and contact Vanguard Enterprises at 1-888-347-5088 or via the email at support@bedrockmfg.co to obtain a full refund.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/vanguard-enterprises-llc-dba-bedrock-mfg-recalls-monarch-premium-kratom-powder-because-possible


#monarch #kratom #powder #salmonella #infection #recall


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18 hours ago
1 minute 21 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Crate & Barrel Ana Dining Chairs Will Dump You


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


The chair legs break creating fall hazards. This recall applies to chairs with SKU numbers 108-976, 109-100, 109-117, 109-123, 121-287, 436-035, 436-074, 436-096, 436-123, 686-763, 686-774, 387-127, 387-135, 387-141, and 387-166.


About 54,930 of these chairs were sold in the US and about 3,160 were  sold in Canada from January 2021 through January 2025.


Stop sitting on these recalled chairs right and contact Crate & Barrel at 1-800-451-8217 or by email at recall@crateandbarrel.com to receive a free replacement chair and arrange for the recalled one to be picked up at no charge.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Crate-and-Barrel-Recalls-Ana-Dining-Chairs-Due-to-Fall-Hazard


#crateandbarrel #anachair #legs #falls #recall

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1 day ago
1 minute 24 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Milwaukee Tool M18 FUEL 12-inch or 14-inch Top Handle Chainsaws Won’t Stop


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqtHH1FIzx/


The chain brakes fail to activate leading to serious lacerations or worse. Affected is catalog number 2826-20 with a serial break identified by the letter “A” in the serial number.


About 90,860 of these battery-powered chainsaws were sold in the US and about 7,500 in Canada at Home Depot, other home improvement stores, and online from March 2023 through September 2024.


Stop using the recalled chainsaws immediately and contact Milwaukee Tool at 1-833-953-2012 to arrange a free repair. You can also register your product at service.milwaukeetool.com/support/eservice to receive a prepaid shipping label for return and repair.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Milwaukee-Tool-Recalls-M18-FUEL-14-and-12-Top-Handle-Chainsaws-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard


#milwaukeetool #chainsaw #brakes #laceration #recall


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1 day ago
1 minute 16 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Modera Organic Cotton Pack N Play Mattress Dual-Sided Portable Baby Crib Pads Suffocate


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqsd2WDgSo/


These mattresses fail to adequately fit certain playpens permitting a baby’s head to become trapped between the mattress and the sides of the structure. The mattresses are dual-sided, with one side labeled “infant” and the other labeled “toddler.”


About 15,000 of these recalled mattresses were sold through Amazon from April 2024 through June 2025.


Immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and contact Modera at 1-877-450-0320 or via the email recall@moderababy.com for a full refund. You can use these same contact routes for more information.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Modera-Recalls-Modera-Pack-N-Play-Mattresses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Crib-Mattresses


#modera #cribpad #strangulation #babies #recall


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1 day ago
1 minute 4 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Polaris Model Year 2025 and 2026 Ranger XP 1000 NorthStar and Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Have Electrical Issues


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


An improperly routed alternator cable becomes damaged and contacts the negative battery post creating an electrical short with possible fires and burns. 


About 5,130 of these off-road vehicles were sold in the US, and another 460 were sold in Canada from March 2025 through August 2025. 


Immediately stop riding these recalled vehicles and visit polaris.com/recalls to check if your VIN is affected. If so, Polaris will provide you with instructions on how to safely continue operating the vehicle until a free repair can be completed at an authorized Polaris dealer. For more information, call 1-800-765-2747 or email Owner.Connections@polaris.com.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Polaris-Industries-Recalls-Model-Year-2025-2026-Ranger-XP-1000-NorthStar-and-Ranger-Crew-XP-1000-NorthStar-Recreational-Off-Road-Vehicles-ROVs-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fire-Hazard


#polaris ##offroad #electrical #fires #burns #recall


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1 day ago
1 minute 21 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Grundens Youth Clipper 282 and Youth Zenith 282 Jackets Can Strangle


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


The hood drawstring catches on objects creating a strangulation hazard that could result in serious injury or death for children.


About 8,850 jackets were sold in the US and about 730 were sold in Canada at Bass Pro Shops and other outdoor retailers and online at grundens.com from August 2015 through August 2025.


To return the jacket and receive a full refund, call Grundens at 1-800-323-7327 or email the company at recall@Grundens.com.  If you want to keep the jacket, don’t allow your children to wear it until you have removed the dangerous drawstrings. If you choose this option, you can email a photo to the company to receive a 20% discount code for future purchases.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Grundens-Recalls-Youth-Jackets-with-Drawstrings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death


#grundens #jackets #drawstrign #strangulation #children #recall


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1 day ago
1 minute 16 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
YaFiti Fabric 12-Drawer Dressers Are Unstable

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Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqqDfyD4yb/


They fall over if not anchored to the wall creating entrapment hazard that can result in serious injury or death for children. Affected are models with codes “HI1381_13,” “DD-02-BP,” “HI1381_09,” “DD-02-O,” “DD-02-P,” and “DD-02-B”.


About 6,880 of these dressers were sold on Amazon from September 2023 through September 2025.


Stop filling and using these dressers if they are not anchored to a wall. Move them to an area your children cannot access. To receive a full refund, contact YaFiti at 1-877-452-4067 or via the email yafitiservice@outlook.com to obtain disposal instructions and to  submit a photo showing proof that the dresser has been discarded.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/YaFiti-Fabric-12-Drawer-Dressers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-YaFiti


#yafiti #talldresser #tipover #entrapment #injury #children #recall

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1 day ago
1 minute 19 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Avenco and Novilla Brand Mattresses Are Flammable


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


They violate mandatory federal flammability standards creating risks of serious burns or death. The affected PT Champion models include numbers A-M02822-10-Q-2, A-M02822-12-K-2, B-M02901-14-Q-1, B-M02905-6-T, and N-M02043-12-F-2 with manufacture dates from November 19, 2024, through January 9, 2025.


About 5,340 mattresses were sold online through Amazon.com, Avencohome.com, and Novilla.net between January 2025 and April 2025.


Stop sleeping on these mattresses and contact PT Champion via email at recall@champmattress.com to receive a free fitted cover that will allow your mattress to meet federal flammability standards.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Avenco-and-Novilla-Mattresses-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fire-Violates-Mandatory-Flammability-Standard-for-Mattresses-Manufactured-by-PT-Champion


#Avenco  #Novilla #mattress #flammable #fires #burns #recall

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1 day ago
1 minute 26 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Destination Holiday Glow Light Stick Bracelets Leak Toxins


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqo0atiQd0/


The green bracelet in the 12-pack leaks chemicals irritating to the skin. The affected product carries the UPC code 9787014483.


About 6,600 of these recalled 12-pack bracelet sets were sold at H-E-B stores in Texas from September 2025 through October 2025.


You and your children should not wear the green bracelet from this 12-pack. Return the bracelet or the entire pack to any H-E-B store for a full refund. For more information, call 1-855-432-4438 or email through the contact page at heb.com by clicking “Product Recalls.”


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/H-E-B-Recalls-12-Pack-Destination-Holiday-Glow-Light-Stick-Bracelets-Due-to-Skin-Irritation-Hazard


#HEB #glowbracelet #irritants #recall


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1 day ago
1 minute 4 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
WLIVE Fabric 16-Drawer Dressers Can Tip-Over and Kill


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQqnzJ2jo8w/


If these top-heavy dressers are not anchored to the wall, they fall over and create a serious entrapment hazard that can lead to injury or death for children. The dressers violate the mandatory standard required by the STURDY Act. The affected products have “ASNG093” printed on labels found on the packaging. This recall expansion follows an earlier recall of about 76,500 12-drawer dressers.


About 34,730 of these 16-drawer dressers were sold online at Amazon from September 2023 through August 2025.


Stop filling and using these dressers immediately if they are not anchored to the wall. Locate them where children cannot reach them. To receive a full refund, contact WLIVE at 1-833-367-7572 or via the email wliveproductrecall@wlivehome.com to obtain disposal instructions and submit a photo showing that the product has been discarded. Refunds will be processed after verification.


https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/WLIVE-Fabric-Drawer-Dressers-Recall-Expanded-to-Include-16-Drawer-Dressers-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Tip-Over-and-Entrapment-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Clothing-Storage-Units-Sold-on-Amazon-by-WLIVE


#wlive #dressers #tipover #entrapment #children #injury #recall

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1 day ago
1 minute 32 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Deli Express BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwicesh Contain Plastic Foreign Bodies


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgOkxAD5U1/


These plastic foreign bodies create  a choking hazard for anyone eating this sandwich.


The affected sandwiches were sold in convenience stores, grocery stores, and mass retail outlets across the US, Hawaii, and Guam between January 16 and October 23, 2025. 


Do not eat these pulled pork sandwiches but return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, call 1-800-328-8184 and select option #2.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/ea-sween-company-announces-product-recall-due-choking-hazard


#deliexpress #pulledpork #sandwich #foreignbody #plastic #choking #recall

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5 days ago
49 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory Peanut Butter Crush Full Size Bars and Ca$hew Cow Full Size Bars Have Cross-Contamination


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQgNypfDp_-/


The peanut bars have undeclared cashews and the cashew bars have undeclared peanuts. Those with allergies or severe sensitivities to peanuts or cashews may be at risk for serious or life-threatening allergic reactions idk they ingest the wrong bar. Affected is Lot# 174250.


These products were sold at retail stores in Michigan and New York. 


Return these confused and recalled candy bars to the place of purchase for a full refund. For additional information, contact Zingerman’s Candy Manufactory at 1-877-632-9264.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/zingermans-candy-manufactory-issues-allergy-alert-undeclared-peanut-cashew-candy-bars


#zingermans #candybar #peanut #cashew #allergy #recall

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5 days ago
1 minute

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed Cheese Products Have E. Coli Contamination


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfRYL2AOn2/


This cheese contamination with pathogenic E. Coli strains occurred due to its manufacture with raw and unpasteurized milk. These bacteria can cause severe illness, including bloody diarrhea, kidney failure, and potentially fatal complications, especially in young children, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems. The affected batch codes include: 250527B, 250610B, 250618B, 250624B for Whatcom Blue; 250603F, 250616B for Farmhouse; 250603P for Peppercorn; and 250616M for Mustard Seed. 


This contaminated cheese was sold in Oregon and Washington state between July 27, 2025, and October 22, 2025. 


Do not eat this cheese. Either return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or carefully dispose of it. All surfaces that came into contact with this cheese should be cleaned and sanitized. For more information, contact Twin Sisters Creamery at 1-360-656-5240.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/twin-sisters-creamery-recalls-whatcom-blue-farmhouse-peppercorn-and-mustard-seed-cheese-products


#twinsisters #cheese #ecoli #gastroenteritis #whatcom #farmhouse #peppercorn #mustardseed #recall

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5 days ago
1 minute 48 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
MyBladder Food Supplement Has E. Coli Contamination


Vidcas https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfQWiYkUK0/ 

  

The bladder control supplement is contaminated with pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli.  These strains cause gastrointestinal and other infections, especially in young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems. The affected lot number is 030425176.

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This MyBladder supplement was sold by mail order as well as on Walmart and Amazon websites. 


Immediately stop using these contaminated MyBladder capsules and return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you used the product and are experiencing unusual symptoms, contact your medical team immediately. For more information, call Purity Products at 1-516-316-9486 or email the company at  richard.conant@purityproducts.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/purity-products-announces-recall-dietary-supplement-my-bladder-because-possible-health-risk


#mybladder #suppement #ecoli #gastroenteritis #infection #recall


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5 days ago
1 minute 12 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Devi brand Ground Cinnamon or Dalchini Powder Has Lead Contamination


Vidcast:  https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfPgneiW7_/


Lead exposure over time causes developmental delays, learning problems, and other long-term health issues in children. Adults experience abdominal pain, nausea, muscle weakness, or other symptoms associated with lead poisoning. Affected is batch number 2502315.


This recalled cinnamon powder was sold at Apna Bazar stores in Washington state between May 15 and October 21, 2025. 


Stop using this lead-contaminated cinnamon and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you or family members did consume this contaminated product, speak with your medical team about lead testing.

For more information about this recall, contact Homeneeds Inc. at 1-425-301-2364 or by email at homeneedsusa@gmail.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/homeneeds-inc-recalls-devi-brand-ground-cinnamon-dalchini-powder-because-possible-health-risk


#devi #cinnamon #lead #poisoning #children #recall


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5 days ago
1 minute 13 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
Pacific International Marketing iBulk Italian Parsley Has Salmonella Contamination


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


Salmonella infection triggers fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. In rare cases, the infection may lead to more serious illnesses such as arterial infections, endocarditis, or arthritis. 


This recalled Italian Parsley was sold in Arizona, California, Florida, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia, Ohio, and Nevada between September 22 and September 25, 2025. 


Do not eat this tainted parsley. Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Direct other questions to Pacific International Marketing by phone at 1-831-755-1398 or by email at customerservice@pim4u.com.


https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pacific-international-marketing-recalls-fresh-italian-parsley-because-possible-health-risk


#pacificinternational #italianparsley #salmonella #infection #recall                


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5 days ago
1 minute 5 seconds

Dr. Howard Smith Reports
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