FDA recalls Babies' Magic Tea baby gripe water after undeclared alcohols found

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a voluntary recall on Oct. 7, 2026, of Pacific Health Sciences’ Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water after laboratory analysis found undeclared alcohols in the product.

Testing showed the recalled lot, identified as 25122bw with a best‑before date of December 2028, contained approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol. None of these substances were listed on the label, a fact the FDA said could pose health risks for infants depending on the amount consumed.

The gripe water, marketed for better sleep and relief from gas, bloating, constipation and acid reflux, was distributed to the online retailer Secrets of Tea and sold through its website and Amazon. The FDA warned that even the recommended dose could cause drowsiness, lack of coordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and, at higher exposures, respiratory depression.

Health officials highlighted that organic alcohols such as ethanol, methanol and isopropanol can impair central nervous system function, and infant exposure to ethanol has been linked to long‑term developmental consequences. The agency noted no adverse events have been reported to Pacific Health Sciences for this lot.

Consumers who purchased the 4‑ounce amber bottles are advised to stop using the product immediately, discard it, or return it to the point of sale for a refund. The company could not be reached for comment at the time of publication.

Medical experts also remind parents that gripe water is not regulated like pharmaceuticals and its efficacy is unproven. The Cleveland Clinic warns that many gripe water brands have been recalled over safety concerns, and ingredients such as fennel, ginger, baking soda and flavorings lack robust evidence of benefit for infants.