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Quick answer: Pacific Health Sciences is recalling one lot (25122bw, best before 12/2028) of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing found ethanol, methanol and isopropanol that were not on the label — about 8.3%, 0.35% and 0.48% respectively. If you have this lot, stop using it and either throw it away or return it for a refund. The company says it has received no reports of adverse events. If your baby had any and seems unwell, get medical attention.
What was recalled
The recall covers a single lot of one product. According to the company announcement posted by the FDA on October 7, 2026 (originally issued October 6), the product is Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water, a 4 fl oz (about 118 mL) amber bottle inside a blue cardboard box with an oral syringe included.
How to check your bottle:
- Lot number: 25122bw
- Best before: 12/2028
- Where to look: the lot number is on the bottom of the box and on a side panel of the bottle
It was distributed to Secrets of Tea for sale through online retailers, including secretsoftea.com and Amazon. Other lots and other brands are not part of this recall.
Why it matters
FDA testing of the lot found ethanol, methanol and isopropanol that were not declared on the label. The measured levels were approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol.
The company’s hazard statement says these alcohols are known to impair normal central nervous system function, and that infant ethanol exposure has been linked to long-term developmental consequences. It also says that even the amounts recommended on the packaging can cause drowsiness, incoordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, and that higher amounts can raise the risk of respiratory depression and other serious problems.
One detail worth noticing: this is a product marketed as a sleep aid. Drowsiness is a listed effect of the exposure, which makes it hard to tell “it worked” from “something is wrong.”
What to do if you have this lot
- Stop using it. Check the lot number first; stop if it matches 25122bw.
- Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, as the company advises.
- Watch your baby. The company says anyone who experiences symptoms after using the product should seek medical attention. Signs listed in the notice include unusual drowsiness, incoordination, behavior changes, vomiting and belly pain. Trouble breathing is an emergency — call your local emergency number.
- Report it. Contact Pacific Health Sciences at 310-457-1775 or myorder@pacifichealth.com (Monday–Thursday, 9:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Pacific Time), and report any reaction to the FDA’s MedWatch program.
Does gripe water work at all?
Gripe water is an herbal remedy that typically contains water, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and herbs like chamomile, fennel and ginger. Families use it for gas, hiccups and colic, but pediatric-feeding resource Solid Starts notes there is no strong scientific evidence that it works, and that it is not regulated like a medicine because it is sold as a dietary supplement. That means what is in the bottle can differ from what the label says — which is exactly what this recall shows.
If you do choose to use a gripe water, Solid Starts suggests checking that the label lists no alcohol, using the lowest dose for the shortest time, and talking to your pediatrician first. The same source says there is no age at which gripe water is deemed safe and effective, so ask your pediatrician rather than relying on the label.
Safer things to try for a gassy, fussy baby
Solid Starts lists several evidence-based approaches: soothing techniques such as gentle rocking, swaddling or white noise; gentle infant massage (evidence is limited, but it is soothing); adjusting your own diet if breastfeeding, with your doctor’s guidance; or discussing a formula change with your pediatrician. Gas drops (simethicone) are regulated by the FDA and have no serious side effects reported, though they have not been shown to reduce colic — talk to your pediatrician before offering them.
Persistent crying, poor feeding, fever, vomiting or anything that worries you deserves a call to your pediatrician — not another supplement.
Also recalled this week: two baby products to check
Two other infant-product recalls were announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the past two weeks. Neither had reported incidents.
- Papablic convertible bedside sleepers (recalled October 15): About 248 units, model PAPA03001AI, sold on Amazon.com and papablic.com from April 2025 through July 2026 for about $190. The CPSC says the mattress can become displaced, letting a baby become entrapped between the sleeping pad and bottom, and the latching mechanism can fail and collapse. Stop using it and contact Papablic for a refund.
- ONTHEWEI baby bath seats (recalled October 8): About 2,140 units, model MY002, sold on Amazon.com in April 2026 for $40–$50. The CPSC says they are unstable and can tip over, posing a drowning risk. Stop using them and contact ONTHEWEI for a refund.
For earlier alerts, see our guides to nursing pillow and baby lounger recalls and July’s bib, lounger and walker recalls.
The bottom line
Check your gripe water bottle tonight: if the lot is 25122bw, stop using it and get a refund. More broadly, supplements for babies are not tested like medicines, so “natural” on the label is no guarantee. Ask your pediatrician before giving your baby anything that isn’t breast milk, formula or a recommended medication.
Sources
- FDA — Pacific Health Sciences Voluntarily Recalls One Lot of Babies’ Magic Tea Brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water Dietary Supplement
- Solid Starts — Gripe Water for Babies: Is It Safe?
- CPSC — Papablic Convertible Bedside Sleepers recall
- CPSC — ONTHEWEI Baby Bath Seats recall
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