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Jun 30, 2026

Target wipes recall upgraded to highest level - 'probability of death'

A recall of baby wipes sold by Target has been upgraded to the FDA's highest risk level, indicating a risk of serious health effects or death.

Target voluntarily recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes earlier this month after customers complained of product discoloration and reported potential infections associated with use of the baby wipes. 

Subsequent testing by the FDA revealed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples, bacteria that can cause life-threatening infections. 

On Monday, the FDA classified the recall as a Class I, indicating 'a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.'

The recall notice stated: 'Use of products contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli may result in serious and life-threatening infections.

'The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection due to their immature immune systems.'  

The recalled wipes were manufactured by a supplier and sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. 

The recall applies to 6.4 million units of 20-, 72-, 216-, 800- and 1,200-count Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes sold in plastic pouches and 440,600 units of 72-, 216- and 800-count Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold in plastic pouches.

The FDA recall notice stated: 'The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection due to their immature immune systems'

The FDA recall notice stated: 'The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection due to their immature immune systems'

Target voluntarily recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes earlier this month Target voluntarily recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes earlier this month

Target voluntarily recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes earlier this month

Expiration dates range from May 2028 to November 2028 and a list of UPCs can be found in the original recall notice.  

Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) is a group of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from asymptomatic to serious respiratory infections, especially in people with weak or compromised immune systems. It can also cause a fever and fatigue.

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