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Gripe water remedy for babies recalled due to undeclared ethanol
NBC 5 Chicago • • business
Key Points:
- Pacific Health Sciences has recalled one lot (25122bw) of Babies' Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water due to undisclosed levels of ethanol, methanol, and isopropanol found in the product, which were not listed on the label.
- FDA testing revealed the supplement contained approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol, and 0.48% isopropanol, exceeding the FDA's approved ethanol limit of 0.5% for children under six years old, posing potential health risks depending on consumption and user characteristics.
- The recalled 4 fl. oz. bottles were sold nationwide through Amazon and other online retailers but have since been removed from Amazon's website; consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it for a refund.
- Gripe water, commonly used to relieve gas and fussiness in babies, is not FDA-regulated and can vary in ingredients and safety standards, raising concerns about the quality and potential risks of such herbal remedies.
