Target Issues Recall for Baby Wipes Amid Contamination Worries
WHO:
CBS News - Target is the company involved in the recall.
CBS News - The manufacturer of the wipes is Sapro Temizlik Urunleri.
CBS News - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency involved in the recall.
WHAT:
CBS News - The recalled Up and Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes are available in the following pack sizes and universal product codes: 20 Count (UPC 085239265956), 72 Count (UPC 085239265949), 216 Count (UPC 085239265963), 800 Count (UPC 085239266137), and 1200 Count (UPC 085239266090).
CBS News - The recalled Up and Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are available in the following pack sizes and universal product codes: 72 Count (UPC 085239265970), 216 Count (UPC 085239265994), and 800 Count (UPC 085239265987).
CBS News - Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes: Up and Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up and Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes.
CBS News - The recall is due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that can cause "serious and life-threatening infections."
CBS News - The recalled Up and Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes have manufacturing date codes from Nov. 7, 2025, to May 5, 2026, and expiration dates between May 10, 2028, and Nov. 5, 2028.
CBS News - The recalled Up and Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes have manufacturing codes of Dec. 29 or Dec. 30, 2025, and expiration dates of June 29 or June 30, 2028.
CBS News - The specific pack sizes and universal product codes (UPCs) for the recalled wipes are listed.
WHERE:
CBS News - The baby wipes were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.
WHY:
CBS News - The recall was initiated after the FDA received "a number of consumer complaints" alleging product discoloration and symptoms including skin and eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with the use of the product.
CBS News - The FDA identified the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples.
HOW:
CBS News - Consumers are advised to return the recalled products to any Target store for a full refund.
CBS News - Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
CBS News - Consumers with questions can call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 anytime between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. CT.
(UPDATED June 6, 2026 19:20 UTC)
Target has issued a recall for several pack sizes of Up and Up Baby Wipes, including both fragrance-free and fresh cucumber scented varieties, with specific universal product codes for each size. The recalled fragrance-free wipes come in packs of 20, 72, 216, 800, and 1200, while the cucumber scented wipes are available in packs of 72, 216, and 800. Consumers are encouraged to return any of these recalled products to their nearest Target store for a full refund.
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(UPDATED June 6, 2026 17:19 UTC)
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns about potential bacterial contamination that could lead to serious infections. The affected products include Up and Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes, with manufacturing dates from November 7, 2025, to May 5, 2026, and Up and Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, with manufacturing dates of December 29 or December 30, 2025. Consumers are urged to stop using these wipes and return them to any Target store for a full refund, and can reach Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 for further assistance.