Babies’ Magic Tea Recall: This Gripe Water Has Alcohol the Label Never Mentioned
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If you give your baby gripe water to settle colic or help them sleep, check your bottle right now. The FDA says one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water contains undeclared alcohol — and not a trace amount.
What Was Recalled
Pacific Health Sciences has recalled one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water, a dietary supplement sold in a 4 fl oz amber bottle with an oral dosing syringe.
The affected lot number is 25122bw, printed on the bottom of the box and on a side panel of the bottle. The best-before date is 12/2028.
This product was sold through Secrets of Tea’s own site and through online retailers, including Amazon.
Why It’s Being Recalled
FDA lab testing found the gripe water contains roughly 8.3% ethanol, along with methanol and isopropanol — three forms of alcohol that never appeared on the label.
Ethanol is drinking alcohol. Methanol is the far more dangerous kind, the same toxic alcohol found in some low-quality homemade spirits and antifreeze. Isopropanol is rubbing alcohol.
None of this belongs in a product made to be given directly to infants. The company says the risk depends on how much is consumed and the baby’s age and body weight — but there is no safe reason for any of it to be there.
The company reports no adverse events tied to this lot as of the recall announcement.
What to Do If You Have This Product
Stop giving it to your baby immediately.
Check the lot number on your bottle and box. If it reads 25122bw, do not use any more of it.
Throw the product away, or return it to where you bought it for a refund. If you bought it on Amazon or through Secrets of Tea’s website, check your order history for this lot number specifically.
If your baby has shown any unusual symptoms — excessive sleepiness, vomiting, trouble breathing, or anything that feels off — call your pediatrician or poison control right away, and let them know what the product contained.
You can also report any reaction to the FDA’s MedWatch program, or contact Pacific Health Sciences directly at 310-457-1775 (Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific).
How to Verify This Yourself
This recall is confirmed directly by the FDA. You can read the official notice here: Pacific Health Sciences recall notice – FDA.gov
FAQ
How do I know if I have the recalled lot?
Check the bottom of the box and the side panel of the bottle for lot number 25122bw. If your bottle has a different lot number, it is not part of this recall, but it’s worth double-checking against the FDA notice since recalls are sometimes expanded.
Is this dangerous if my baby already drank some?
Possibly, depending on how much was given and your baby’s size. Contact your pediatrician or poison control immediately rather than waiting to see what happens.
Where was this sold?
Online only, through Secrets of Tea’s website and Amazon — it wasn’t reported as being sold in physical retail stores.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Return the product to where you purchased it, or contact Pacific Health Sciences directly at 310-457-1775 for help.
Should I worry about other gripe water brands?
This recall is specific to this one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea. That said, it’s a good reminder to check labels on any "all-natural" baby product. Related reading: our coverage of the Lacnola Lactation Granola recall and the Lior Cinnamon lead recall cover two other cases where products marketed for babies and nursing parents turned out to contain something the label didn’t mention.
