If your baby developed an infection, fever, or serious illness after using Target's Up & Up Baby Wipes, your family may be entitled to financial compensation. Cory Watson Attorneys is actively investigating claims following the June 2026 recall of Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes for confirmed bacterial contamination.
Check your eligibility now on our Up & Up Baby Wipes recall lawsuit page.
What Are Up & Up Baby Wipes?
Up & Up is Target's store-brand baby care line. The Fragrance-Free and Fresh Cucumber-Scented wipes were manufactured by Sapro Temizlik Urunleri and sold in Target stores nationwide and on Target.com. Parents used them daily on newborns, infants, and young children, expecting a product that met basic safety standards. It did not.
Why Were Up & Up Baby Wipes Recalled?
On June 4, 2026, Target issued a voluntary recall after consumers reported discoloration in the product and adverse health events. FDA laboratory testing confirmed what those reports suggested: Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli were present in product samples.
The FDA classified the recall as serious, warning that contaminated wipes may cause life-threatening infections. Affected lot codes cover manufacturing dates from November 7, 2025, through May 5, 2026 (Fragrance Free), and December 29 through 30, 2025 (Fresh Cucumber). Both Target and Sapro Temizlik Urunleri had already received adverse event reports prior to testing, confirming the contamination.
Potential Risks and Complications
The FDA warned that use of contaminated wipes may cause serious and life-threatening infections. Documented risks include:
- Skin irritation, worsening diaper rash, swelling, and pus
- Eye irritation and inflammation
- Fever and fatigue
- Respiratory symptoms
- Bloodstream infection (sepsis)
- Pneumonia
- Hospitalization
Newborns, infants, and immunocompromised individuals face the most severe risk. The CDC has specifically noted that many Burkholderia cepacia strains resist common antibiotics, making these infections difficult to treat and slow to resolve.
How Does Bacterial Contamination Cause These Injuries?
Moist wipes create an ideal environment for bacterial survival and growth. When a manufacturer's quality controls fail to detect or eliminate microbial contamination during production, harmful bacteria are packaged directly into the product and distributed to consumers.
Parents apply wipes multiple times daily to a baby's most sensitive areas: the face, eyes, and diaper region. Each application on broken, irritated, or inflamed skin is a direct pathway for bacteria to enter the body. In infants whose immune systems are still developing, a pathogen that causes only minor irritation in adults can rapidly spread into the bloodstream and become a systemic, life-threatening infection.
That failure happened in manufacturing. It happened before the product ever left the facility.
Do You Have a Case?
You may qualify for a legal claim if:
- Your child used recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free or Fresh Cucumber Baby Wipes
- Your child developed an infection, rash, fever, or illness after use
- A healthcare provider evaluated or treated your child for related symptoms
- Medical treatment or hospitalization resulted
- You have the product packaging with the manufacturing date code
Qualifying families may pursue claims under the following legal theories:
- Product Liability: The product was defective and unsafe when it reached consumers
- Manufacturing Defect: bacterial contamination entered the product during production
- Failure to Warn: No adequate warning was provided about contamination risks
- Negligence: Target and Sapro Temizlik Urunleri failed to maintain basic quality control standards
How Cory Watson Attorneys Can Help
Our defective product attorneys have spent more than 45 years holding manufacturers and retailers accountable when their negligence injures families. The firm has recovered more than $4 billion for clients nationwide and holds leadership positions in major mass-tort and product-liability litigation.
We have offices in Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville, and we represent affected families across the country through our 24/7 intake process. There are no upfront fees. We only get paid if you do.
Contact An Attorney Today for Your Claim
Alabama and other states impose strict statutes of limitations on product liability claims. Delays cost families their legal options.
Review the FDA's official Up & Up Baby Wipes recall notice to verify your lot codes, then contact Cory Watson Attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our team is available for calls around the clock.
Disclaimer: This content is provided for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed by reading this post. Medical concerns should be directed to a licensed healthcare provider. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Case acceptance depends on individual facts and circumstances.