Target has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of several Up & Up baby wipes products after federal testing found bacterial contamination that could pose a serious health risk to infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems.
The recall affects Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold in multiple package sizes. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall notice, testing identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples after customers reported discoloration in some wipes.
The FDA said these products are mainly used on newborns, infants and young children, who may be more vulnerable to opportunistic infections because their immune systems are still developing. In healthy people, exposure may lead to local infection, especially if the wipes are used on skin with cuts, irritation or minor lesions.
Why the Recall Matters
Health officials warned that the risk may be more serious for newborns, infants, young children and immunocompromised individuals. In those groups, infection can spread into the bloodstream and may lead to life-threatening complications such as sepsis or pneumonia.
Target and the wipes manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received reports involving product discoloration, skin irritation, eye irritation and infections potentially linked to the recalled wipes. Those reports remain under investigation.
Product contamination recalls have become an increasing focus for regulators in recent years. Earlier this year, the FDA also issued a warning involving a contaminated eczema treatment after testing detected harmful bacteria, highlighting ongoing concerns about manufacturing quality controls in personal-care products. The agency’s action followed the MG217 eczema cream recall over staph bacteria contamination, which prompted consumers nationwide to check products in their homes.
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Which Target Baby Wipes Are Recalled?
The recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes include 20-count, 72-count, 216-count, 800-count and 1200-count products. The affected UPC codes are 085239265956, 085239265949, 085239265963, 085239266137 and 085239266090.
Fragrance Free wipes included in the recall have manufacturing date codes from November 7, 2025, listed as 071125X/XX, through May 5, 2026, listed as 050526X/XXX. Their expiration dates range from May 10, 2028, listed as 100528, through November 5, 2028, listed as 051128.
The recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes include 72-count, 216-count and 800-count products. The affected UPC codes are 085239265970, 085239265994 and 085239265987.
Fresh Cucumber Scented wipes included in the recall have manufacturing codes from December 29, 2025, listed as 291225X/XX, through December 30, 2025, listed as 301225X/XX. Their expiration dates range from June 29, 2028, listed as 290628, through June 30, 2028, listed as 300628.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers should stop using the recalled baby wipes immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Target Guest Relations can be reached at 1-800-440-0680 daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT.
Parents and caregivers should contact a healthcare professional if a child develops unusual skin irritation, eye irritation, fever, worsening redness, swelling or other signs of infection after using the recalled wipes.
The FDA is also encouraging consumers to report adverse events or side effects through its MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program. Reports can be submitted online, or consumers can request a reporting form by calling 1-800-332-1088 and returning it by mail or fax.
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