Minneapolis, MN (June 7, 2026)
Target has issued a voluntary recall of two types of Up & Up baby wipes after testing found potential bacterial contamination that could pose serious health risks, especially for infants, young children, and people with weakened immune systems.
The recall applies to select Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold in Target stores and online. The action followed complaints involving product discoloration and further testing that identified bacteria capable of causing infections, including severe illness in vulnerable individuals.
The affected fragrance-free wipes include packages with manufacturing date codes from November 7, 2025, through May 5, 2026, and expiration dates from May 10, 2028, through November 5, 2028. The recalled sizes include 20-count, 72-count, 216-count, 800-count, and 1,200-count packages.
The recalled Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes include products with manufacturing date codes of December 29 or December 30, 2025, and expiration dates of June 29 or June 30, 2028. Those products were sold in 72-count, 216-count, and 800-count packages.
Families who use Target’s Up & Up wipes should check the manufacturing codes and expiration dates on any packages they have at home. Anyone with recalled wipes should stop using them immediately and return them to any Target store for a full refund.
The bacteria identified in testing can be especially dangerous for babies, young children, older adults, and immunocompromised individuals. While healthy people may face a lower risk of serious illness, contaminated wipes may still cause skin irritation, eye irritation, or localized infection.
Parents and caregivers who believe a child may have developed symptoms after using the affected wipes should contact a healthcare provider. Target has said customers may also contact its guest relations line with questions about the recall.
