Target Recalling Wipes Due To “Life-Threatening” Issue

Target is voluntarily recalling packages of baby wipes after testing found possible bacterial contamination that could pose a serious health concern for some users.

According to a notice issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the recall affects certain lots of Up & Up Fragrance-Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes.

The products were removed from store shelves after customer complaints and FDA testing detected traces of bacteria in the wipes.

Target and manufacturer Sapro Temizlik Urunleri reported receiving complaints from customers who experienced symptoms including skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections after using the products.

Some customers also reported noticing discoloration in the wipes.

While healthy individuals may experience only minor symptoms, the FDA warns that exposure to contaminated products can potentially lead to more serious infections in people with weakened immune systems, making the issue particularly concerning for infants and other vulnerable individuals.

The notice says it includes:

• The Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are packaged in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 20, 72, or 100 wipes.
• The wipes were sold individually in 20 and 72 count pouches, a bundle of three 72 count pouches (216 wipes), and 100 count pouches packaged in 800 count and 1200 count boxes.
• Fragrance-free baby wipes with a manufacturing date code of November 07, 2025, to May 5, 2026, and expiration dates between May 10, 2028, and November 5, 2028.
• Customers who purchased the recalled wipes are encouraged to stop using them immediately.

Target says affected products can be returned to stores for a full refund.

Consumers should check the lot numbers on their packages to determine whether their wipes are included in the recall.

Anyone who believes they experienced an adverse reaction after using the recalled wipes should contact a healthcare provider.

Additional information, including the complete list of affected lot numbers, is available through the FDA and Target.