Parents across America are being urged to immediately stop using a baby sleep product after federal testing revealed it contains three types of alcohol that were never disclosed on the label, posing serious health risks to infants.
Three Alcohols Found in Baby Product
Pacific Health Sciences voluntarily recalled one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing discovered the product contained approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol, and 0.48% isopropanol. None of these substances appeared on the product label. The recalled lot, numbered 25122bw with a best-before date of December 2028, was sold in 4-ounce amber bottles inside blue cardboard boxes through online retailers including Amazon and the Secrets of Tea website.
The product marketed itself as helping babies achieve better sleep while providing relief from gas, bloating, constipation, and acid reflux. Each package included an oral syringe for administering the supplement directly to infants. The company warned that exposure to the recommended amounts could cause drowsiness, lack of coordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain in babies.
Serious Health Risks for Infants
According to the recall notice, organic alcohols like ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol are known to impair normal functioning of the central nervous system. Infant ethanol exposure has been linked to long-term developmental consequences that could affect children for years. The company stated that exposure to higher amounts can increase the risk of respiratory depression and other serious adverse health consequences. The recalled dietary supplement was distributed to Secrets of Tea before reaching consumers through various online retail channels.
What Parents Should Do Now
Anyone who purchased the recalled product should stop using it immediately. Parents can either throw away the product or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. The lot number appears on the bottom of the box and on a side panel of the bottle for easy identification. Pacific Health Sciences reported no adverse events associated with the recalled lot as of the recall notice date. However, the company urged anyone who experiences symptoms after using the product to seek medical attention immediately and contact Pacific Health Sciences directly. This recall serves as a stark reminder for parents to carefully monitor what products they use on their children and verify product safety through official channels.
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