A liquid supplement for babies sold in the United States through Amazon and other online stores has been voluntarily recalled after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detected ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol that were not listed on its label. The action exclusively affects a specific batch identified of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water, a product marketed as a remedy to soothe digestive discomfort and promote restful sleep for infants.
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, analyses 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 release of the notice, Pacific Health Sciences stated that it had not received any reports of adverse effects related to the recalled lot. This does not eliminate the need to check the packaging and discontinue its use if it matches the affected product.
What is the recalled baby supplement and how can it be identified?
The recall pertains 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 ounces bottle, approximately 118 milliliters.
- Packaging: amber 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 equate to a general withdrawal of all products from the brand. It specifically refers to batch 25122bw. Therefore, 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 provide a breakdown by states.
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 disseminated by the FDA is to immediately stop using any containers from batch 25122bw and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase to request a refund. The product should not continue to 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 waiting for symptoms to appear. In cases of difficulty breathing, seizures, loss of consciousness, or inability to awaken the child, poison control centers recommend calling 911 immediately.
Specialists in poisoning also advise against inducing vomiting in the event of potential ingestion of a toxic substance; it is preferable to receive individualized instructions from healthcare personnel, according to the Poison Control first aid guidelines.
For inquiries related to the recall or to report a possible reaction, Pacific Health Sciences provides the phone number 310-457-1775 and the email myorder@pacifichealth.com, from Monday to 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 serious 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 the 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 on the label justify the recommendation to discontinue its use.
Dietary supplements do not go through the same pre-authorization process as medications. The FDA explains in Spanish that the initial responsibility for ensuring safety and proper labeling falls on manufacturers and distributors, while the agency can intervene when it detects noncompliance.
Consumers who have a container of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water from the lot 25122bw should stop administering it immediately. According to the FDA withdrawal notice, they may dispose of the product or return it to the store where it was purchased to request a refund.
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