A liquid supplement for babies marketed in the United States through Amazon and other online stores was voluntarily recalled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol not listed on its label. The action specifically affects a batch identified of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water, a product described as a remedy to soothe digestive discomfort and promote children's rest.
The company Pacific Health Sciences announced the recall on October 6, 2026, and the FDA published the notice on the 7th. According to the official recall statement, analysis of the lot found approximate concentrations of 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol, and 0.48% isopropanol, none of which were declared among the product's components.
The company explained that these substances can pose a risk depending on the amount ingested, the age, and the body weight of the consumer. Upon the announcement, Pacific Health Sciences stated that it had not received reports of adverse effects related to the recalled batch. This does not eliminate the need to check the packaging and suspend its use if it matches the affected product.
What is the recalled baby supplement and how can you identify it?
The withdrawal corresponds to the following data, published by the FDA:
- Brand and product: Babies' Magic Tea, Baby Sleep Gripe Water presentation.
- Batch number: 25122bw.
- Preferred consumption date: 12/2028.
- Content: 4 fluid ounce bottle, approximately 118 milliliters.
- Packaging: amber glass bottle inside a blue cardboard box, which includes a syringe for oral administration.
- Location of the lot: on the bottom of the box and on a side panel of the bottle.
The warning does not constitute a general recall of all products from the brand. It specifically refers to batch 25122bw. That is why it is important to check the code before drawing conclusions about other packages.
Where was the product sold?
According to the official notice, the supplement was distributed to Secrets of Tea for subsequent marketing through digital channels, including Amazon and the site secretsoftea.com. The announcement does not specify how many units of the batch were sold, nor does it provide a breakdown by state.
Families who have purchased the product online should check both the box and the bottle, even if the purchase was made weeks or months ago. The presence of a retailer as a sales channel does not mean that the platform is the manufacturer of the supplement.
What should parents do if they have the affected lot?
The recommendation from Pacific Health Sciences released by the FDA is to immediately stop using any container from lot 25122bw and either dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase to request a refund. The product should not be administered to the baby while the return is being processed.
If a child has consumed the supplement and shows symptoms, the official notice advises seeking medical attention and contacting the company. If there is suspicion of poisoning in the United States, the national Poison Help hotline provides free guidance at 1-800-222-1222, without having to wait for symptoms to appear. In cases of difficulty breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness, or inability to wake the child, poison control centers recommend calling 911 immediately.
Poisoning specialists also advise not to induce vomiting in the event of a possible ingestion of a toxic substance; it is preferable to receive individualized instructions from healthcare professionals, according to the first aid guidelines from Poison Control.
For inquiries related to the recall or to report a potential reaction, Pacific Health Sciences provides the phone number 310-457-1775 and the email myorder@pacifichealth.com, Monday through Thursday, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Adverse reactions can also be reported through MedWatch, the FDA's reporting system.
What does it mean to find three alcohols in a children's supplement?
The discovery includes ethanol, the alcohol found in alcoholic beverages; methanol, a toxic substance whose ingestion can lead to severe poisoning; and isopropanol, an alcohol used in numerous industrial and cleaning products. They are not equivalent substances, and their effects depend, among other factors, on the dosage and circumstances of exposure.
In this case, the FDA does not report any confirmed poisoning related to the batch nor publicly identifies how these compounds ended up in the product. Therefore, it should not be assumed that all children who consumed it have suffered harm. The potential severity and the absence of these components in the labeling warrant the recommendation to discontinue its use.
Dietary supplements do not undergo the same pre-authorization process as medications. The FDA explains in Spanish that the initial responsibility for ensuring safety and proper labeling lies with manufacturers and distributors, while the agency can step in when it detects violations.
This new alert emphasizes the importance of paying attention to lot numbers and official recall notices, especially when it comes to products intended for babies. CiberCuba also previously reported on another recall of products sold through Amazon and other U.S. stores, although that case involved deodorants and had a different cause.
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