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Baby gripe water recalled over ethanol, methanol traces
The contaminated gripe water contained both ethanol and methanol, posing serious health risks to infants; parents should check bottle labels against the recall notice immediately.
On air: Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger on The Weekend ShiftPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Houston Chronicle: “Gripe water for babies recalled due to traces of ethanol, methanol”.
- Covered on BBN on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:14 AM ET on The Weekend Shift, by Kenji Moonfield and Hank Ledger.
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- Houston ChronicleGripe water for babies recalled due to traces of ethanol, methanol
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBottles of a leading baby gripe water brand are being pulled from shelves after testing revealed both ethanol and methanol contamination.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe Houston Chronicle reports the alcohol content poses serious health risks to infants.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentGripe water is the stuff parents give babies for colic, gas and fussing.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo who is affected? Any family with a bottle in the cabinet.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCheck the product you have against the recall notice before you give another dose.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIf you already gave some and the baby seems unwell, call your pediatrician or poison control. Don't wait for a group chat to confirm it.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWhat to watch next: which batches are named, and whether the company says how the alcohol got in. That is not clear yet.
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