Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water lot recalled over undeclared ethanol, methanol and isopropanol
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Pacific Health Sciences is recalling lot 25122bw of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water after FDA testing found undeclared alcohols that may cause drowsiness, vomiting or respiratory depression in infants.
What happened
Pacific Health Sciences is voluntarily recalling one lot of Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water dietary supplement. FDA testing found ethanol, methanol and isopropanol that were not declared on the label.
Affected products
Babies' Magic Tea brand Baby Sleep Gripe Water dietary supplement, Lot Number 25122bw, Best Before 12/2028, 4 fl oz (approximately 118 mL) amber bottle in a blue cardboard box. The lot number is on the bottom of the box and a side panel of the bottle.
The risk
The label did not list these alcohols. The source says their presence may pose a risk depending on the amount consumed and the age and body weight of the user. Exposure at recommended amounts can cause drowsiness, incoordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Higher amounts can increase risk of respiratory depression. The company has received no reports of adverse events for this lot.
What to do
Stop using any product from Lot 25122bw. Discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Anyone who has symptoms after using the product should seek medical attention and contact Pacific Health Sciences.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Stop using Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water lot 25122bw immediately if you have it at home.
- ✓Check the bottom of your gripe water box for lot number 25122bw and the best before date of 12/2028.
- ✓Throw away or return the recalled lot to your pharmacy or retailer for a full refund.
- ✓Call poison control or your pediatrician right away if your baby drank this product and shows vomiting, unusual drowsiness, difficulty breathing, or behavioral changes.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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