Target is recalling several Up & Up baby wipes products sold nationwide after testing identified potentially harmful bacteria that could cause serious infections, especially in infants and young children.
According to a reminder Notice issued Friday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Target is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Up & Up Unscented Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes following customer complaints about product discoloration.
“We care deeply about the safety of our customers and our products. Out of an abundance of caution, Target has voluntarily recalled Up&Up Unscented 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 in Target stores nationwide are included in a voluntary recall announced in June 2026. (FDA / Unknown)
Health officials have warned that products contaminated with the bacteria could lead to serious and even life-threatening infections. The wipes are primarily used on newborns, infants and young children, a group considered particularly vulnerable due to their developing immune systems.
THE FDA said healthy people who use the contaminated wipes on skin with minor cuts or abrasions may develop localized infections. However, infections in immunocompromised people, newborns and infants could spread into the bloodstream and potentially cause sepsis or pneumonia.
The recalled wipes were manufactured by supplier Sapro Temizlik Urunleri and sold in Target stores nationwide as well as through Target.com.
Target and the manufacturer have received a number of consumer complaints and adverse event reports of product discoloration and symptoms including skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections that may be related to use of the wipes. These reports are still under investigation.
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A pack of three Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes is featured. Target is recalling certain baby wipes products after FDA testing identified potentially harmful bacteria in product samples. (FDA / Unknown)
The recall involves several sizes of Up & Up Unscented Baby Wipes, including packs of 20, 72, 216, 800 and 1,200 units, as well as Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold in packs of 72, 216 and 800 units.
Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the recalled wipes and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Target said guests seeking additional information can contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.
The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and Target said it is continuing its investigation into the matter in coordination with the manufacturer.
Teleprinter Security Last Change Change % TGT TARGET CORP. 122.57 -1.28 -1.03% According to the FDA, the affected Up & Up fragrance-free baby wipes were manufactured between November 7, 2025 and May 5, 2026 and have expiration dates ranging from May 10, 2028 to November 5, 2028.
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The recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were manufactured between December 29 and December 30, 2025 and have expiration dates of June 29, 2028 to June 30, 2028.
A complete list of affected UPCs, manufacturing codes, and package sizes is available in the FDA recall notice.
