Target Recalls Baby Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Risk
Baby Wipes Recalled At Target Due To Contamination: What IL Shoppers Should Know

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Target has recalled specific batches of Up & Up baby wipes due to potential bacterial contamination, posing health risks to infants and young children. Consumers are advised to check packaging dates and return affected products for a refund.
- 01The recall includes Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold nationwide.
- 02Bacteria identified include Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli, which can cause serious infections in vulnerable populations.
- 03The wipes were manufactured between November 2025 and May 2026.
- 04Reports of skin and eye irritation linked to the wipes are under investigation by federal authorities.
- 05Consumers should stop using the wipes and return them to Target for a full refund.
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Target has issued a recall for select Up & Up brand baby wipes due to potential bacterial contamination that poses serious health risks, particularly to infants and young children. The recall affects both Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, which were sold in Target stores and online nationwide. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli bacteria in some samples, leading to concerns over infections that could spread into the bloodstream, resulting in severe conditions like sepsis or pneumonia. The affected wipes were manufactured between November 2025 and May 2026. Target has received reports of skin and eye irritation associated with these products, which are currently being investigated. Customers are advised to check the manufacturing and expiration dates on their wipes and to stop using them immediately. Affected consumers can return the wipes to any Target store for a full refund. For further assistance, Target's Guest Relations can be contacted at 800-440-0680.
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Parents and caregivers in Illinois are advised to check for recalled baby wipes that may pose health risks to young children.
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