Target recalls baby wipes over fears of life-threatening bacteria and complaints of skin and eye irritation

Target Corporation is recalling multiple varieties of baby wipes due to concerns over microbial contamination. Customers should stop using the recalled products immediately, the retailer said in a consumer alert posted last week. The recall involves certain Up Up brand baby wipes, both scented and fragrance-free. Target and the products’ manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received consumer complaints about product discoloration and “adverse event reports” involving symptoms such as skin and eye irritation and infections, potentially associated with product use. These reports remain under investigation, Target said. ​Testing by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified life-threatening bacteria in product samples. Target announced the voluntary recall on June 4, urging consumers to “take immediate action.” The FDA published a recall notice on June 5. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled baby wipes and return them to any Target store for a refund. Here’s what you need to know. Bacteria pose a risk of life-threatening infections FDA product sample testing identified the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli. The recall notice explains that products contaminated with these bacteria may result in serious and life-threatening infections. “The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection due to their immature immune systems,” the notice reads. “In healthy individuals, use of the product 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.” What products are included in the recall? The recalled wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and at on Target.com. Here’s an overview of the products involved in the recall, and important packaging details. [Photos: via FDA] Up Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes: 20 Count: UPC 085239265956 72 Count: UPC 085239265949 216 Count: UPC 085239265963 800 Count: UPC 085239266137 1200 Count: UPC 085239266090 Manufacturing date code: November 7, 2025 (071125X/XX) to May 5, 2026 (050526X/XXX). Expiration date code: May 10, 2028 (100528) through November 5, 2028 (051128). Up Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches containing 20, 72, or 100 wipes. They’re sold individually in 20- and 72-count packages, a bundle of three 72-count packages (216 wipes), and 100-count pouches packaged in 800-count and 1,200-count boxes. Up Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes: 72 Count: UPC 085239265970 216 Count: UPC 085239265994 800 Count: UPC 085239265987 ​Manufacturing date code: December 29, 2025 (291225X/XX) to December 30, 2025 (301225X/XX). Expiration date code: June 29, 2028 (290628) through June 30, 2028 (300628). Up Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches containing 72 or 100 wipes. They’re sold individually in 72-count packages, a bundle of three 72-count packages (216 wipes), and 100-count pouches packaged in 800-count boxes. Stop using the recalled wipes Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any Target store for a refund. Consumers can contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily for more information.