Target Recalls Baby Wipes Due to Potential Life-Threatening Infection

A recalled baby wipe product from Target. Courtesy of the FDA

Retail chain Target has recalled baby wipe products from across the United States after finding bacterial contamination in the products that could result in serious and life-threatening infections for users.

The recall is applicable to “Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes” and “Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes,” manufactured by a third party and sold by Target online and at its stores nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration, which conducted the testing, specifically identified the presence of Burkholderia gladioli and Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria in product samples, according to a company announcement published by the FDA on June 5.