The FDA found the wipes to contain Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli bacteria, which could potentially lead to sepsis
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- The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes on Friday, June 5
- The wipes were sold in Target stores and online, and the FDA found them to contain Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli bacteria, which could potentially lead to sepsis or other life-threatening infections
- Customers are entitled to a full refund upon returning the wipes, and are asked to cease use immediately
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced the recall of popular baby wipes sold at Target on Friday, June 5.
Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were recalled after customers complained of "discoloration," prompting a further investigation. The products were sold at Target stores and online at Target.com, according to the press release from the FDA.
The FDA identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli bacteria in samples of the product, which "may result in serious and life-threatening infections."
"B. cepacia germs can be resistant to antibiotics, making them difficult to treat," according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
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The product was recalled in part due to the bacteria's higher threat to young children with immature immune systems that are more susceptible to infection. The products also pose a threat to immunocompromised people, for which the infection is "more likely to spread into the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia," per the FDA.
The impacted Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 20, 72, or 100 wipes, and have expiration dates marked between May 10 and Nov. 5, 2028. These wipes were manufactured between Nov. 7, 2025 and May 5.
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The Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 72 or 100 wipes, and are marked with expiration dates June 29 and June 30, 2028. These wipes were manufactured between Dec. 29 and Dec. 30, 2025.
Consumers who purchased the products may return them to any Target location for a full refund, and are recommended to cease use immediately.
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