Target recalls popular baby wipes after FDA finds potentially harmful bacteria
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Target is recalling several baby wipes sold nationwide after tests identified potentially harmful bacteria that could cause serious illnesses, especially in babies and young children.
According to a recall notice sent Friday by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Target is voluntarily recalling lots of Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes following customer complaints about product discoloration.
“We care deeply about the safety of our guests and our products. Out of an abundance of caution, Target has voluntarily recalled Up&Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up&Up Fresh Cucumber Baby Wipes,” a Target spokesperson told FOX Business.
FDA testing identified the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the affected wipes.
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Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes sold at Target stores nationwide are included in a voluntary recall announced in June 2026. (FDA / Unknown)
Health officials have warned that products contaminated with bacteria can lead to serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses. The wipes are mainly used for newborns, infants and young children, a group that is considered the most dangerous because of their developing immune system.
The FDA said healthy people who use contaminated wipes on skin with minor cuts or scrapes may develop local infections. However, infection in immunocompromised people, infants and toddlers can spread to the bloodstream and cause sepsis or pneumonia.
The recalled wipes are manufactured by supplier Sapro Temizlik Urunleri and are sold at Target stores nationwide and through Target.com.
Target and the manufacturer have received a number of consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging discoloration of the products and symptoms including skin irritation, eye irritation and illnesses that may be associated with the use of the wipes. The reports are still being investigated.
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Three packs of Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented for Kids are shown. Target is recalling certain baby wipes after FDA testing identified potentially harmful bacteria in product samples. (FDA / Unknown)
The recall affects many sizes of Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes, including 20 count, 72 count, 216 count, 800 count and 1,200 count packages, and Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes sold in 72 count, 216 count and 800 count packages.
Consumers are urged to stop using the recalled wipes immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Target said customers seeking more information can contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.
The recall was made with the information of the US Food and Drug Administration, and Target said it is continuing to investigate the matter in cooperation with the manufacturer.
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According to the FDA, the affected Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes were manufactured between Nov. 7, 2025, and May 5, 2026, and have expiration dates from May 10, 2028, to Nov. 5, 2028.
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Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are made between Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, 2025, and have an expiration date from June 29, 2028, to June 30, 2028.
A complete list of affected UPCs, product codes and package sizes is available in the FDA recall notice.
