The key facts
- The Emirates Drug Establishment and DHA recalled a batch of the product in circular No. 45/2026 due to the lack of authorization for sale in the UAE
- The FDA found about 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol in the product, not declared on the label
- Manufacturer Pacific Health Sciences voluntarily recalled one batch of 4 oz bottles
What happened
UAE authorities have recalled a batch of Babies’ Magic Tea Baby Sleep Gripe Water (also known as Children’s Sleep Gripe Water) after undeclared alcohol-containing substances were found in it. The recall was announced by the Emirates Drug Establishment and the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) in circular No. 45/2026, citing the product’s lack of a valid marketing authorization in the UAE. The National reported this..
What the product is and why it is dangerous
The product is marketed as a dietary supplement to relieve colic and gas and improve sleep in infants; the packaging also claims relief from constipation, reflux and fussiness. It was intended for babies older than two weeks. The batch number and expiry date are not stated in the DHA circular — medical facilities and doctors have been instructed to follow the Emirates Drug Establishment’s instructions.
Data from the US regulator
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the manufacturer Pacific Health Sciences earlier this month voluntarily recalled one batch of 4-ounce bottles. Testing of batch 25122bw revealed ethanol, methanol and isopropanol not listed on the label: approximately 8.3% ethanol, 0.35% methanol and 0.48% isopropanol. The FDA noted that such organic alcohols depress the central nervous system, and exposure to ethanol in infants has been linked to long-term developmental consequences. At the doses recommended on the packaging, drowsiness, impaired coordination, behavioral changes, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain are possible; larger doses increase the risk of respiratory depression and other serious effects. The FDA advised stopping use of the product and discarding it or returning it to the seller for a refund.
Context and what remains unclear
This is not the first such recall in the UAE: in January 2026, Aptamil baby formula was recalled there over safety concerns,The National notes. It is unknown whether the batch recalled in the Emirates is the same one referenced in the FDA notice, and whether the product was sold in other countries; the batch number and expiry date were not disclosed in the DHA circular.
