Overview
- Target first announced a voluntary recall in early June after consumer complaints and testing flagged possible contamination in fragrance‑free and cucumber‑scented Up & Up baby wipes.
- The FDA on June 29 upgraded the action to a Class I recall, its most severe designation, saying there is a reasonable probability of serious health outcomes or death from the contaminated products.
- Laboratory testing detected Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples, and Target and the manufacturer received reports of discoloration, skin or eye irritation, and possible infections.
- More than 6.8 million packages are included in the recall and the FDA lists specific UPCs and manufacturing/expiration codes to help shoppers identify affected packs.
- Target is coordinating with manufacturer Sapro Temizlik Urunleri while regulators continue an investigation, and consumers are advised to stop using recalled wipes and return them to Target for a full refund.