Target recalled its Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented baby wipes after FDA testing found possibly dangerous bacteria in samples. If you have them, stop using them and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
What Is Being Recalled?
Target is voluntarily recalling its store-brand Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes after customer complaints of product discoloration and FDA testing that identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples. The recall was announced June 4, 2026 and posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 5, 2026. The wipes were manufactured by a supplier, Sapro Temizlik Ürünleri, and sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.According to the FDA, use of products contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli may result in serious and life-threatening infections. Because the wipes are used mainly on newborns, infants, and young children — whose immature immune systems make them particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection — the FDA warns the bacteria are more likely to spread into the bloodstream in these groups, potentially leading to sepsis or pneumonia. In healthy individuals, use on skin with minor lesions is more likely to cause a local infection. The remedy is simple: stop using the wipes and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
Recalled Products, UPCs & Date Codes
Check the package against the lists below. The manufacturing date code and expiration date are printed on the package (the recall notice points to the lot and expiration code location on the Fragrance Free pouches).Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — manufacturing date codes November 7, 2025 (071125X/XX) through May 5, 2026 (050526X/XXX), with expiration dates between May 10, 2028 (100528) and November 5, 2028 (051128):
| Product | UPC |
|---|---|
| Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 20 count | 085239265956 |
| Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 72 count | 085239265949 |
| Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 216 count (3-pack) | 085239265963 |
| Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 800 count (8-pack) | 085239266137 |
| Fragrance Free Baby Wipes — 1200 count (12-pack) | 085239266090 |
Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — manufacturing date codes December 29, 2025 (291225X/XX) through December 30, 2025 (301225X/XX), with expiration dates between June 29, 2028 (290628) and June 30, 2028 (300628):
| Product | UPC |
|---|---|
| Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — 72 count | 085239265970 |
| Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — 216 count (3-pack) | 085239265994 |
| Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes — 800 count (8-pack) | 085239265987 |
What Should You Do?
Stop using the recalled wipes right away and keep them away from infants and young children. Return the product to any Target store for a full refund — the recall notice does not require you to keep or present a receipt. If your child used the recalled wipes and shows signs of skin, eye, or other infection, contact a healthcare provider. Target has said it and the manufacturer received consumer complaints and adverse-event reports alleging discoloration and symptoms such as skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with the product; those reports remain under investigation. For the full remedy details, including the complete UPC and date-code list, see the official FDA recall notice below.Is There a Lawsuit?
Yes. A proposed consumer class action, Finek v. Target Corporation (No. 1:26-cv-06966), was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois over the recalled wipes. The complaint alleges the products were contaminated and that Target's recall and refund process left some buyers without full relief. Those are unproven allegations — no class has been certified and there is nothing to claim through the lawsuit at this stage. You can read the details on our Target baby wipes class action lawsuit page. The recall refund at any Target store is separate from the lawsuit and available now.Frequently Asked Questions
Which Target baby wipes are being recalled?
Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes in 20, 72, 216, 800, and 1200 count sizes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes in 72, 216, and 800 count sizes. The Fragrance Free wipes carry manufacturing date codes from November 7, 2025 (071125X/XX) to May 5, 2026 (050526X/XXX); the Fresh Cucumber wipes carry codes from December 29, 2025 (291225X/XX) to December 30, 2025 (301225X/XX).
Why were the wipes recalled?
After customer complaints of discoloration and FDA testing that found Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples. The FDA warns these bacteria can cause serious, life-threatening infections, and the wipes are used mainly on newborns and infants, who are especially vulnerable to bloodstream infection, sepsis, or pneumonia.
What should I do if I have them?
Stop using the wipes immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund. They were sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. If your child used the wipes and shows signs of infection, contact a healthcare provider.
Do I need a receipt to get a refund?
The recall notice instructs consumers to return the recalled wipes to any Target store for a full refund and does not state that a receipt is required. Check the official FDA recall notice or Target's guest support for the current return process.
Is there a lawsuit over the recall?
Yes — a proposed class action, Finek v. Target Corporation (No. 1:26-cv-06966), was filed in the Northern District of Illinois. It alleges the wipes were contaminated and that the refund process limited consumer relief. These are unproven allegations; no class has been certified and there is nothing to claim yet.
Sources
- FDA — Target Recalls Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes (June 5, 2026)
- Justia — Finek et al v. Target Corporation, No. 1:26-cv-06966 (N.D. Ill.)
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