Bacteria found in Target baby wipes could be life-threatening to infants; recall underway
Key takeaways
- The reports continue to be under investigation by the manufacturer and Target.
- The FDA later identified in testing that the baby wipes were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia and Burkholderia gladioli, bacterias commonly found in soil and water, in product samples tested by the FDA.
- Concern has grown over disposable children’s diapers, many of which contain chemicals, plastics and other ingredients linked to health and environmental risks.
FDA testing identified the presence of bacteria in samples of Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes. (U.S. Food & Drug Administration) By Seamus Bozeman Follow June 8, 2026 2:35 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice for a brand of baby wipes with the potential to cause a bacterial contamination that could result in serious or life-threatening infections in newborns and young children, and those with compromised immune systems.
The recall of the wipes — Target brand Up & Up Fragrance Free and Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — came after Target and the manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, received numerous customer complaints of “product discoloration.” There were also reports of skin irritation, eye irritation and infections allegedly associated with the use of the wipes. The reports continue to be under investigation by the manufacturer and Target.