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A California company has recalled a baby product after it tested positive for undeclared, potentially dangerous ingredients.
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The business voluntarily pulled the dietary supplement because labels neglected to disclose the presence of alcohol, according to a recall notice shared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The presence of these substances can pose health risks, especially for babies.
The recalled product was distributed nationwide, including in California.
Here’s what consumers should know:
Which baby product was recalled in California? Why?
Pacific Health Sciences in Oxnard recalled one lot of Babies’ Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water dietary supplement on Tuesday, Oct. 6.
The FDA said testing of this lot identified ethanol, methanol and isopropanol that were “not declared on the product label.”
“Their presence may pose a risk depending on the amount consumed and the age and body weight of the person using the product,” the federal agency said.
The recall affects 4-ounce bottles packaged inside boxes with oral syringes.
To tell if you bought the recalled product, look for this information:
- Lot number: 25122bw
- Best-By Date: December 2028
What are health risks for infants?
The FDA said organic alcohols such as ethanol, methanol and isopropanol are “known to impair normal functioning of the central nervous system.”
In particular, ethanol exposure can lead to “long-term developmental consequences” in infants, the recall notice said.
Ingesting the amounts recommended on the recalled product’s packaging can “induce drowsiness, incoordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain,” the federal agency said, while higher amounts can increase the “risk of respiratory depression and other serious adverse health consequences.”
Consuming even tiny amounts of alcohol can put babies at risk, the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia said.
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“A small amount of alcohol can have a greater effect on an infant’s blood alcohol levels compared to an older child or adult,” Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia said.
Intoxicated infants can experience low blood sugar and dehydration as alcohol impacts their ability to feed, the hospital said.
As of Tuesday, Pacific Health Services said it had not received any reports of adverse events associated with the recalled lot.
Where was the recalled dietary supplement sold?
The recalled gripe water was distributed to Secrets of Tea, which then distributed it nationwide through online retailers including SecretsofTea.com and Amazon.com, according to the FDA.
What should I do if I bought gripe water?
“Consumers, parents and caregivers should stop using any product” from the recalled lot and “discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund,” the FDA said.
“Anyone who experiences symptoms after using the product should seek medical attention and contact Pacific Health Sciences,” the company said.
To find out more information or report a reaction, call Pacific Health Sciences at 310-457-1775 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can also email [email protected].
You can report adverse reactions to the FDA online or by mail or fax by downloading and filling out a form.
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Call 800-332-1088 toll-free to request a form.
This story was originally published October 8, 2026 at 1:17 PM.