Target Recalls Up & Up Baby Wipes Due to Bacterial Contamination

What’s being recalled and why

Target says the recall is voluntary and began after customers reported discoloration in Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes. Samples provided by Target and the manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, were analyzed by the FDA and laboratory testing detected Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli. The recall notice with full details is available from the FDA recall notice.

Burkholderia bacteria and the risk they pose

Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli are environmental bacteria that can survive in moist products. For most healthy adults exposure typically causes minor, localized infections when used on skin with cuts or abrasions. However, newborns, infants and immunocompromised people face a higher risk: the bacteria can enter the bloodstream leading to sepsis or infect lungs and cause pneumonia. The FDA’s recall materials describe these risks and urge immediate consumer action (FDA).

Reports and complaints under review

Target and the manufacturer report receiving consumer complaints and adverse event reports describing product discoloration and symptoms such as skin irritation, eye irritation and infections that may be linked to the wipes. Those reports are under investigation; Target says the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA and coordination with the manufacturer. National outlets first reported the recall after the FDA posted its notice (Target recall page; reporting; ABC News).

What’s affected

Affected products: Up & Up Fragrance Free wipes in 20-, 72-, 216-, 800- and 1,200-count packages; Up & Up Fresh Cucumber wipes in 72-, 216- and 800-count packages. Consumers should check the FDA notice for the full list of UPCs and manufacturing codes (Full code list).

What consumers should do

If you have the products, follow these steps immediately:

• Stop using any Up & Up Fragrance Free or Fresh Cucumber wipes that match the recalled package sizes and manufacturing dates (FDA).
• Check the FDA recall notice for UPCs and manufacturing codes to confirm whether your pack is included (Full code list).
• Return recalled wipes to any Target store for a full refund — no receipt required (Target help).
• Call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 for questions about returns or refunds (Target help).
• Seek medical attention if a baby or child shows signs of infection after using the wipes — fever, increased fussiness, breathing problems, spreading redness, or wounds not improving. Very young or immunocompromised children should see a healthcare provider immediately (FDA guidance).

Affected production details

The recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes were manufactured between Nov. 7, 2025 and May 5, 2026, with expiration dates from May 10, 2028 through Nov. 5, 2028. The recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were manufactured Dec. 29–30, 2025, with expiration dates from June 29, 2028 through June 30, 2028. Consumers should consult the FDA recall notice for the complete list of UPCs, manufacturing codes and package sizes (FDA recall notice).

Investigation and manufacturer involvement

Target says it is working with manufacturer Sapro Temizlik Urunleri and the FDA to investigate the contamination and remove affected lots from stores and online listings. The recall is being conducted with the FDA’s knowledge; Target has added the wipes recall to its public list of recent product recalls. Officials have not disclosed how many packs tested positive or the total number of complaints, saying reports remain under review (Target recall page; FDA notice).

Why this matters for parents and caregivers

Baby wipes are a near‑daily product for many families. Because the recalled items are sold in a wide range of package sizes — from small travel packs to large multi‑count tubs — many households, day care centers and medical offices may have affected stock. The presence of Burkholderia raises concerns beyond cosmetic discoloration due to the possible link to irritation and more severe infections in infants and vulnerable people (reporting; ABC News).

Implications for Fresno, California

Economic and retail impact

Target operates multiple stores in Fresno and the Central Valley. Local stores will be asked to remove recalled inventory and may see increased customer traffic as shoppers return products for refunds. Families who buy in bulk may be especially affected and local demand for alternative brands could rise in the short term (Target recall page).

Health and public safety impact

Fresno parents, caregivers and child care centers should check supplies for the listed Up & Up package sizes and batch codes. Medical providers and urgent care centers should be alert for patients with possible exposure presenting with skin, eye or respiratory symptoms. Families with immunocompromised members should exercise extra caution and contact providers if concerned (FDA).

Political and community response

Local health departments in Fresno may issue advisories to ensure parents know how to identify recalled packs and what steps to take. Clear, practical guidance from officials can reinforce FDA instructions and direct families to where they can get help if a child becomes ill (reporting).

Practical steps for Fresno residents

• Check any Up & Up baby wipes you own against the FDA’s list of UPCs and manufacturing codes (FDA list).
• Return affected packs to local Target stores for a full refund — no receipt required (Target help).
• If a baby or child shows signs of infection after using the wipes, contact your pediatrician or urgent care. For severe symptoms (difficulty breathing, high fever, signs of sepsis) seek emergency care immediately.
• For questions about the recall, Fresno consumers can call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 or consult the FDA recall notice online (Target help; FDA).

Additional reporting and resources

Refer to the official FDA recall notice for full product codes and details: FDA recall notice. National coverage is available from CBS Minnesota and ABC News. Target’s recall and help pages outline steps for returns and refunds (Target help; Target recall page).

Quote: “Consumers should immediately stop using affected packs and return them to Target for a full refund,” officials advise, while investigations and testing continue under FDA oversight.