June 10th, 2026 (Chicago, IL) – Target issued a voluntary recall of their Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber scented varieties of Up & Up brand baby wipes after multiple complaints of product discoloration. Further testing done by the FDA confirmed the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in the tested baby wipes.
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Using baby wipes contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli can result in serious, life-threatening infections, like sepsis or pneumonia, in infants, young children, the elderly, and those suffering from compromised immune systems. Healthy, adult individuals who use this product on themselves may experience localized infection.
Parents have reported symptoms such as skin irritation and eye irritation, as well as infections related to use of the product. If your child suffered sepsis or pneumonia after using these recalled baby wipes, call Ankin Law at 312 600-0000.
Key Takeaways
- Target is recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented baby wipes in various package sizes due to product contamination.
- Stop using the recalled baby wipes immediately.
- This bacterial contamination can lead to life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia in infants, young children, the elderly, and immune compromised individuals.
- These bacteria are resistant to many types of antibiotics.
- You can claim damages for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering caused by infection from contaminated baby wipes.
What Baby Wipes Were Recalled?
Up & Up brand Fragrance Free and Up & Up brand Fresh Cucumber scented baby wipes sold at Target nationwide and online have been recalled. Specifically, the baby wipes recall includes the following products:
Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
The fragrance free baby wipes were sold in plastic pouches, with each pouch containing 20, 72, or 100 wipes. The wipes were also sold in bundles of three 72 count packages (total 216 wipes) and 100 count packages bundles into a total of 800 wipes or 1200 wipes. These wipes have a manufacturing date of November 7th, 2025 to May 5th, 2026, and expiration dates between May 10th, 2028 and November 5th, 2028. The following UPC codes are affected by this recall:
- 20 Count: UPC 085239265956
- 72 Count: UPC 085239265949
- 216 Count: UPC 085239265963
- 800 Count: UPC 085239266137
- 1200 Count: UPC 085239266090
Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes
The recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented baby wipes were sold in plastic pouches with each pouch containing 72 or 100 wipes, with a bundle of three 72 count pouches (total 216 wipes) and 100 count pouches sold in a box totalling 800 wipes. These wipes have a manufacturing date of December 29th, 2025 to December 30th, 2025 and expiration dates between June 28th, 2028 to June 30th, 2028. The following UPC codes are associated with the recalled baby wipes:
- 72 Count: UPC 085239265970
- 216 Count: UPC 085239265994
- 800 Count: UPC 085239265987
Individuals with recalled Up & Up baby wipes should stop using the product immediately and return them to a Target store for a full refund.
What Are Burkholderia cepacia Complex and Burkholderia gladioli?
Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli are groups of gram negative bacteria that are commonly found in soil and water. These bacteria pose severe infection risk, particularly sepsis and pneumonia, in infants, young children, the elderly, and those with compromised immune systems, and individuals with cystic fibrosis.
Burkholderia cepacia Complex
This is not a single bacterium, rather a group of around 20 closely related species. These bacteria is opportunistic, which means they typically only cause disease in individuals with underlying medical conditions. In patients with Cystic Fibrosis, the bacteria are known to cause rapid lung function decline. Conditions caused by the bacteria are notoriously hard to treat due to its resistance to many antibiotics.
Burkholderia gladioli
The bacteria is a distinct, but related species that behaves similarly to Burkholderia cepacia complex in clinical settings. Originally, it was discovered as an agricultural pest that caused rot in some plants. However, it has since been recognized as a human pathogen.
Like Burkholderia cepacia complex, the bacteria can infect the lungs of patients with cystic fibrosis, and it is also resistant to many antibiotics, though unlike bcc, it does not typically spread from person to person. However, it can cause severe bloodstream infections and abscesses in patients with cystic fibrosis and even in individuals without cystic fibrosis.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Recalled Baby Wipes
Who Can I Hold Liable for Infection Caused by Contaminated Baby Wipes?
Parties that can be held liable due to infection caused by contaminated baby wipes include the manufacturer, distributor, and retailer, and who you can hold liable depends on when the wipes became contaminated. If the products were contaminated during the manufacturing process, for example, the liable party would be the manufacturer of the product. However, if the product became contaminated after being shipped from the factory, distributors and even retailers could be liable.
What Damages Can I Claim for Infections Caused by Contaminated Baby Wipes?
If you or your child became ill due to contaminated baby wipes, you may be able to claim compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, lost earning capacity, and pain and suffering.
Is There a Time Limit to File My Claim?
For claims involving personal injuries due to a defective product, victims generally have two years from the date the injury and its connection to the defective product was discovered to file a product liability claim.
Call Ankin Law Today
Our experienced product liability attorneys work with you directly to ensure your case gets the individualized attention it needs. Your case matters to us, and we protect your rights and best interests throughout the claims process. That’s injury law made personal. That’s Ankin Law.
Contact us today to start your claim and hold the responsible party liable for this unreasonably dangerous product. Call 312-600-0000.
