{
  "id": 16938289,
  "title": "UAE orders recall of baby sleep gripe water over undeclared alcohol",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/uae-orders-recall-of-baby-sleep-gripe-water-over-undeclared-alcohol",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T18:12:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-orders-recall-of-baby-sleep-gripe-water-over-undeclared-alcohol-1.500727460"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai-based Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered a recall of a specific batch of Babies’ Magic Tea – Baby Sleep Gripe Water following the detection of undeclared alcohol in the product. The recall was announced under Administrative Circular No. 45 of 2026, an initiative by the EDE to ensure regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical and healthcare products in the UAE. The decision to recall the product stems from the presence of undisclosed alcoholic substances in the product's ingredients and the absence of a valid marketing authorization for its sale within the UAE. The EDE has urged healthcare facilities and medical professionals to adhere to the circular and follow the outlined procedures for the withdrawal of the affected batch. Additionally, health regulatory and supervisory authorities have disseminated the recall notice to other pharmaceutical establishments, mandating them to comply with the withdrawal measures.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The Emirates Drug Establishment (EDE) has ordered the recall of an affected batch of Babies’ Magic Tea – Baby Sleep Gripe Water after detecting undeclared alcohol in the product and confirming that it lacks valid marketing approval in the UAE. The recall was announced under Administrative Circular No. 45 of 2026, issued by the EDE as part of its regulatory oversight of pharmaceutical and…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}