FDA Announces Recall of Baby Supplements, Some Could Contain Alcohol

Pacific Health Sciences is recalling a batch of Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water because tests found undeclared ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol. These alcohols can pose risks to infants, potentially causing central nervous system impairment and developmental issues depending on the amount consumed and the infant’s characteristics. The company has not received any reports of harm, but consumers are advised to return the product or discard it.

• Pacific Health Sciences is recalling Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water.
• The product was found to contain undeclared ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol.
• These alcohols can pose risks to infants, affecting the central nervous system and development.
• The recalled batch has Lot Number 25122bw and a ‘Best Before’ date of December 2028.
• The product was sold online by Secrets of Tea via their website and Amazon.
• Consumers are advised to return the product for a refund or throw it out.
• The Cleveland Clinic notes that gripe water lacks strong scientific evidence of effectiveness and is not subject to the same oversight as food or medicine.