Target is voluntarily recalling some Up & Up branded wipes due to potential contamination.
According to a June 5 notice from the Food and Drug Administration, Up & Up Fragrance-Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber-scented baby wipes were removed from shelves following customer complaints and FDA testing that identified traces of bacteria in the products.
Target and Turkish manufacturer Sapro Temizlik Urunleri have received reports from customers alleging symptoms such as skin irritation, eye irritation and infection have occurred after using the recalled baby wipes. Customers also noted discoloration of the product.
“The use of products contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioii may result in serious and life-threatening infections,” the notice reads. “The products are used primarily on newborns, infants and young children, who are particularly susceptible to opportunistic infections because of their immature immune systems.”
Use of the recalled product on immunocompromised individuals, including infants and young children, could potentially cause life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia, as the infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream.
“These reports remain under investigation. Target is coordinating with the manufacturer and continuing to investigate this matter,” the notice said.
Sapro Temizlik Urunleri did not immediately respond to USA TODAY’s request for comment.
Goal: ‘Immediately Stop’ Using Recalled Baby Wipes
Those affected by the recall are encouraged to “immediately discontinue” use of the recalled products and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
According to the notice, the recalled wipes were manufactured by a single supplier and sold in Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com. Additional questions or concerns may be directed to Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680 daily from 7am to 10pm CT.
How to Identify Recalled Baby Wipes
These products are subject to voluntary recall:
Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes:
- 20-Count Package – UPC: 085239265956
- 72-Count Package – UPC: 085239265949
- 216-count packages – UPC: 085239265963
- 800-Count Package – UPC: 085239266137
- 1200-Count Package – UPC: 085239266090
Above & Beyond Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes:
- 72-Count Package – UPC: 085239265970
- 216-count packages – UPC: 085239265994
- 800-Count Package – UPC: 085239265987
