Target has recalled certain Up & Up baby wipes sold nationwide after FDA testing found samples contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli. The company said it was acting voluntarily and out of an abundance of caution, while federal regulators warned the bacteria could cause serious and life-threatening infections.
The recall covers Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold at Target stores and on Target.com. The Fragrance Free wipes in the recall include 20-count, 72-count, 216-count, 800-count and 1,200-count packages with manufacturing date codes from November 07, 2025, to May 5, 2026, and expiration dates from May 10, 2028, to November 5, 2028. The Fresh Cucumber Scented wipes include 72-count, 216-count and 800-count packages with manufacturing date codes from December 29, 2025, to December 30, 2025, and expiration dates from June 29, 2028, to June 30, 2028.
Target said it had received consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging product discoloration and symptoms including skin irritation, eye irritation and infections potentially tied to the wipes. The products were manufactured by supplier Sapro Temizlik Urunleri and are used mostly on newborns, infants and young children, which is part of why the FDA said the contamination is so concerning. Healthy people who use the wipes on skin with minor lesions may be more likely to develop local infections, while immunocompromised users, newborns, infants and young children could face infections that spread into the bloodstream and potentially lead to sepsis or pneumonia.
The recall’s reach is clear, but one key detail is still not: Target has not said how many units are affected or how widespread any illnesses may be. For now, the company is telling customers with the affected products to stop using them immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Customers seeking more information can contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.
Target’s framing and the FDA’s warning point in different directions. The retailer describes the move as precautionary, but regulators say the bacteria involved can produce serious outcomes in vulnerable users. That leaves the practical advice unchanged for parents and caregivers: check the lot information, stop using any recalled wipes and get them out of the home.
