Baby Wipes Sold Nationwide Recalled Due to Potentially Dangerous Bacteria

Target is recalling some of its Up & Up baby wipes products because they may contain potentially dangerous bacteria that could cause serious infections, particularly in infants and young children, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

FDA testing identified the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli bacteria in product samples, triggering the recall of certain lots of Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes.

The following products are included in the recall:

Product name: Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes

Product information:

• 20 count (UPC 085239265956); 72 count (UPC 085239265949); 216 count (UPC 085239265963); 800 count (UPC 085239266137); and 1,200 count (UPC 085239266090)
• The Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 20, 72, or 100 wipes. The wipes were sold individually in 20- and 72-count pouches, a bundle of three 72-count pouches (216 wipes), and 100-count pouches packaged in 800- and 1,200-count boxes.
• The Fragrance Free Baby Wipes have a manufacturing date code ranging from November 07, 2025 (071125X/XX) to May 5, 2026 (050526X/XXX) and expiration dates between May 10, 2028 (100528) through November 5, 2028 (051128).

Product name: Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes

Product information:

• 72 count (UPC 085239265970); 216 count (UPC 085239265994); and 800 count (UPC 085239265987)
• The Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 72 or 100 wipes. The wipes were sold individually in 72-count pouches, a bundle of three 72-count pouches (216 wipes), and 100-count pouches packaged in 800-count boxes.
• The Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes have a manufacturing code ranging from December 29, 2025 (291225X/XX) to December 30, 2025 (301225X/XX) and expiration dates between June 29, 2028 (290628) through June 30, 2028 (300628).

The recalled wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.

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Target and the manufacturer of the wipes, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received a number of consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging product discoloration and symptoms such as skin and eye irritation and infections potentially associated with the use of the product.

The use of products contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli may result in serious and life-threatening infections, according to the FDA. The agency notes that the wipes are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to infections due to their immature immune systems.

In healthy individuals, the use of contaminated products on skin with minor lesions will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals, newborns, infants, and young children, the infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia.

If you purchased the recalled baby wipes, stop using them immediately and return them to a Target store for a full refund. For questions, contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily.