Target Recalls Up & Up Baby Wipes Due to Bacterial Contamination

Target recalls Up & Up baby wipes after FDA finds Burkholderia contamination; parents urged to stop use, return products

Target has issued a nationwide recall of select Up & Up Fragrance‑Free and Fresh Cucumber baby wipes after FDA tests found Burkholderia contamination; parents should stop use, return affected packs to Target, and seek medical advice if needed.

• Recall scope: Select lots of Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber baby wipes across multiple package sizes.
• Health risk: Burkholderia cepacia complex and B. gladioli can cause localized infections in healthy people and severe illness in infants or immunocompromised individuals.
• What to do: Stop using affected wipes, return them to any Target for a full refund, monitor for symptoms, and contact your pediatrician or Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.

Main details and guidance

What happened

Target voluntarily recalled certain lots of Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes after FDA testing found Burkholderia bacteria in samples. The recall notice and testing details are posted in the official FDA recall notice.

What products are being recalled

The recall covers select lots and multiple package sizes of two Up & Up baby wipe varieties. Affected items include:

• Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 20-, 72-, 216-, 800- and 1,200-count packages.
• Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — 72-, 216- and 800-count packages.

Consumers should compare their package UPC, lot/manufacturing codes and expiration dates to the full table in the FDA recall notice. Target also lists the recall on its Target product recall information page and provides tools to help customers identify affected items.

Why the recall was issued

The recall followed consumer reports of product discoloration. After receiving those complaints, FDA testing identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in affected wipes. Target says it is acting “out of an abundance of caution” and is coordinating the recall with the manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Ürünleri.

“Target and the manufacturer have received consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging discoloration, skin irritation, eye irritation and infections possibly linked to the wipes.”

Health risks explained

According to the FDA recall notice, Burkholderia species are gram‑negative bacteria that can survive in moist environments like wet wipes. In healthy people, use on skin with cuts or abrasions could cause localized skin or soft‑tissue infections. In newborns, infants, young children and people with weakened immune systems, infections can spread and may cause sepsis, pneumonia or other serious illness.

How to tell if your wipes are affected

Consumers should:

1. Verify the brand and variety: Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes or Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes.
2. Check the package size and compare the UPC and lot/manufacturing code on the package to the affected list in the FDA recall notice.
3. Check manufacture and expiration dates if printed; the FDA recall notice provides ranges for affected manufacturing and expiration dates.
4. When in doubt, stop using the wipes and treat them as recalled until confirmed otherwise.

Consumers may return affected products to any Target store for a full refund, even if the package is opened. For questions, contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.

What to watch for and reporting

Monitor infants and family members for:

• Skin redness, swelling, rash or drainage at wiped areas.
• Eye irritation or unusual eye discharge.
• Fever, lethargy, poor feeding, breathing trouble or other signs of systemic illness in infants.

Seek medical attention promptly if any symptoms develop after using the wipes. Report adverse events to the FDA MedWatch system as directed in the recall notice.

Regulatory and industry context

The recall is voluntary and being conducted with FDA oversight. Industry reporting picked up the recall after the FDA posting, including coverage by Nonwovens Industry. Earlier consumer complaint reporting in 2026 flagged browning, chemical smells and rashes associated with Up & Up Fragrance‑Free wipes; see the Farzan Law report for those accounts.

Implications for Paso Robles, California

Practical steps for local residents:

• Check any Up & Up wipes at home or in vehicles against the FDA list immediately.
• If you care for infants professionally, inventory supplies, remove affected wipes and notify parents if recalled wipes were used.
• Return affected packages to your nearest Target for a full refund or call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 for help confirming UPCs or lot codes.
• Contact your pediatrician promptly if a child shows signs of infection after using these wipes.

Available sources and further reading

Full notices and related coverage:

• FDA recall notice: Target recalls Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes due to potential microbial contamination
• Target product recall information
• Nonwovens Industry — Target recalls Up & Up wipes varieties
• Farzan Law — consumer complaint report on Up & Up Fragrance‑Free wipes

If you have a UPC or lot/manufacturing code: compare it to the FDA table or contact Target Guest Relations for confirmation.