Pacific Health Sciences is voluntarily recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing found undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol.
Pacific Health Sciences is voluntarily recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water, a dietary supplement sold in 4-ounce bottles. The recall follows federal testing that identified three types of alcohol not listed on the product label, according to an announcement dated Oct. 6 and published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the following day.
The recall affects Lot 25122bw, which has a best-before date of December 2028. The product is packaged in a 4-ounce amber bottle inside a blue cardboard box and includes an oral syringe. The lot number is visible on the bottom of the box and on a side panel of the bottle.
The gripe water was distributed to Secrets of Tea and sold through online retailers, including the Secrets of Tea website and Amazon. The packaging markets the product as helping babies with "better sleep," as well as providing relief from gas, bloating, constipation and acid reflux.
FDA testing found the recalled product contained approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol. None of these substances were listed on the label, according to the recall notice.
"These substances were not listed on the label," the notice states. "Their presence may pose a risk depending on the amount consumed and the age and body weight of the person using the product."
The company warned that exposure to the amounts recommended on the packaging could cause drowsiness, lack of coordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. The notice further stated:
"Organic alcohols such as ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol are known to impair normal functioning of the central nervous system, while infant ethanol exposure has been linked to long-term developmental consequences."
Pacific Health Sciences added, "Exposure to higher amounts can increase risk of respiratory depression and other serious adverse health consequences."
As of the recall notice, no adverse events associated with the recalled lot had been reported to Pacific Health Sciences. The company could not immediately be reached for comment.
Anyone who has purchased the recalled product should stop using it immediately and either throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Consumers who experience symptoms after using the product are advised to seek medical attention and contact Pacific Health Sciences.
This recall highlights the importance of accurate labeling for infant dietary supplements. The presence of undeclared alcohols, particularly ethanol, poses specific risks to infants due to their lower body weight and developing systems. Parents and caregivers should verify lot numbers on any purchased batches of this product and discontinue use if they match the recalled lot.
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