If your child suffered an infection, skin irritation, or other serious health complications after using recalled Target Up & Up® Baby Wipes, you may be entitled to compensation.
Cory Watson Attorneys is investigating claims involving recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes that may have been contaminated with harmful bacteria capable of causing serious infections, particularly in infants, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems.
What Is the Target Baby Wipes Recall?
In June 2026, Target voluntarily recalled certain lots of its Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes after customer complaints of product discoloration and FDA testing identified contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli.
These bacteria can pose serious health risks, especially for:
- Newborns
- Infants
- Young children
- Individuals with compromised immune systems
According to the FDA, contaminated wipes may cause localized skin infections or more severe bloodstream infections that can lead to sepsis or pneumonia in vulnerable individuals.
Why Were These Baby Wipes Recalled?
The recall was initiated after consumers reported product discoloration, prompting laboratory testing that confirmed bacterial contamination.
The affected products include multiple package sizes of:
- Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes
- Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes
The recalled products were sold nationwide in Target stores and online. The FDA has advised consumers to stop using the affected wipes immediately.
Potential Risks and Complications
Exposure to contaminated baby wipes may result in serious medical complications, including:
- Skin infections
- Eye irritation
- Bloodstream infections
- Sepsis
- Pneumonia
- Fever or other signs of infection
- Hospitalization
- Additional medical treatment
While healthy individuals may experience only localized irritation, infants and medically vulnerable individuals face a significantly greater risk of severe illness.
How Can Bacterial Contamination Cause Injury?
Unlike a manufacturing defect that causes a product to malfunction, this recall involves microbial contamination of products intended for routine use on babies and young children.
Because baby wipes are frequently used on sensitive skin and around the face, eyes, and diaper area, exposure to harmful bacteria may allow infection to develop through:
- Minor cuts or skin irritation
- Contact with the eyes
- Contact with mucous membranes
- Repeated daily exposure
Parents rely on baby care products to be safe. When contamination occurs, the consequences can be serious, particularly for children whose immune systems are still developing.
Do You Have a Case?
You may be eligible to pursue a legal claim if:
- Your child used recalled Up & Up Baby Wipes
- Your child developed an infection or other medical complication after use
- Medical treatment or hospitalization was required
- A healthcare provider linked the illness to bacterial exposure
- Your family experienced financial losses related to the injury
Potential legal claims may involve:
- Defective consumer products
- Product liability
- Negligence
- Manufacturing defects
- Failure to ensure product safety
How Cory Watson Attorneys Can Help
For more than 45 years, Cory Watson Attorneys has represented individuals and families harmed by dangerous consumer products, defective medical devices, and corporate negligence.
Our attorneys have served in leadership roles in major nationwide litigation involving defective products and understand the complexities of product liability cases. We are committed to helping families pursue accountability and seek compensation for the injuries they have suffered.
About Cory Watson Attorneys
Cory Watson Attorneys is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm with offices in Birmingham, Memphis, and Nashville.
The firm has recovered more than $4 Billion for clients nationwide and has extensive experience handling complex product liability and mass tort litigation.
Get Started Today
If your child suffered an infection or other serious health complications after using recalled Target Up & Up Baby Wipes, you may have legal options.
Contact Cory Watson Attorneys today for a free, no-obligation consultation to learn whether you may qualify to pursue a claim.
For additional information about the recall, see the FDA Safety Recall Notice.