Brief
FDA orders recall of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water over undeclared alcohols
Pacific Health Sciences voluntarily recalled Lot 25122bw after lab tests revealed toxic, unlabeled alcohols in the infant sleep aid.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary recall of Pacific Health Sciences' Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water, lot 25122bw, after testing uncovered undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol.
What happened
FDA laboratory analysis measured roughly 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol in the 4‑fluid‑ounce (118 ml) bottles. The product, marketed as an over‑the‑counter herbal supplement for infant gas and hiccups, was sold nationwide online via Amazon and through the retailer Secrets of Tea.
What the reports add
The New York Post reported that the FDA warned the alcohol levels could cause drowsiness, vomiting and, in larger doses, respiratory depression in infants. It also noted that the agency cautioned about potential long‑term developmental effects from ethanol exposure.
What was said
Pacific Health Sciences said the recall was voluntary and that it had not received any reports of adverse events linked to the product. The FDA’s health‑hazard warning emphasized that exposure to the identified alcohols could depress central nervous system functions, especially in low‑weight infants.
How it came about
The recall follows routine FDA testing that flagged the presence of the three toxic alcohols, which were absent from the product’s label. Earlier Felo coverage has highlighted similar consumer‑product recalls, such as the Mezzetta pepper jar recall in September 2026.
Key facts
- The FDA found ethanol, methanol and isopropanol in Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water. (nypost.com)
- Concentrations measured were about 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol. (nypost.com)
- Pacific Health Sciences issued a voluntary recall of lot 25122bw. (nypost.com)
- The product was sold online via Amazon and through Secrets of Tea. (nypost.com)
- No adverse events have been reported to date. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “FDA recalls baby sleep aid after investigation finds 3 toxic alcohol ingredients not listed on label”
