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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
Howard G. Smith MD, AM
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  • British Columbian Oysters Have Norovirus
    Feb 14 2026


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUun69eFMzh/


    Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold brand oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada harvest area BC 17-20, also known as Nanoose Bay, with CLF number 1401656 have norovirus. The affected oysters have original harvest dates of December 30, 2025; January 20, 2026; January 26, 2026; and January 29, 2026.


    These oysters were distributed to restaurants and retailers in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, and may have been distributed to other states as well. The alert applies to restaurants, food retailers, and consumers in these states who may have purchased or been served the affected oysters.


    The FDA advises restaurants and retailers not to serve or sell these oysters and to dispose of them by throwing them in the garbage or contacting their distributor to arrange for destruction. Do not to eat these contaminated oysters. If you did and are experiencing symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, stomach pain, fever, headache, or body aches, contact your medical team.


    https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-restaurants-and-retailers-not-serve-or-sell-and-consumers-not-eat-certain-oysters-6


    #oysters #britishcolumbia #norovirus #infection #recall


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    2 min
  • Ashfiat Alharamain Honey Product for Energy Support Contains A Dangerous Prescription Drug
    Feb 14 2026


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


    This supplement contains undeclared tadalafil, a prescription drug used to treat male erectile dysfunction. If accidentally taken by anyone using a nitrate-containing drug such as nitroglycerin, it will trigger a dangerous blood pressure drop. Affected is batch number ENGOT24.


    This product was sold throughout the US as well as through third-party e-commerce marketplaces such as amazon.com between January 2026 and February 2026.


    Stop using this supplement immediately. For more information about disposal or return and refunds, email Akkarco LLC at office@unitedlegalexperts.com.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/akkarco-llc-recalls-product-due-possible-health-risk


    #ashfiat #honeyproduct #supplement #tadalafil #hypotension #recall

    ashfiat, honeyproduct, supplement, tadalafil, hypotension, recall

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    1 min
  • Chips Ahoy Baked Bites Brand Brookie Baked Brownie Bites Are A Choking Risk
    Feb 14 2026


    Vidcast: https://www.instagram.com/p/DUunee6jWQ0/


    An incorrect mixing process during their manufacture led to the formation of small corn starch clumps that pose a choking hazard particularly for young children and the elderly. The recall includes products with Best When Used By dates of May 9, 2026, May 10, 2026, May 11, 2026, May 12, 2026 and May 18, 2026.


    These brownie bites were sold at a limited number of retail stores nationwide.


    Do not eat these lumpy brownie bites. Return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact Mondelēz Global LLC at 1-855-535-5948 for more information about this recall and for more refund information.


    https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/mondelez-global-llc-expands-voluntary-recall-2-skus-chips-ahoy-baked-bites-brookie-usa-previous


    #chipsahoy #browniebites #choking #recall


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    1 min
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