Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes Recall Lawsuit Evaluation

The recall involves Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes sold in 72-count, 216-count, and 800-count formats at Target stores nationwide and through Target.com. The products may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli.

Target and the manufacturer, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, received consumer complaints and adverse event reports involving discoloration, skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with use of the wipes. Those reports were still under investigation when the recall was announced.

Families whose children required medical care after using recalled Fresh Cucumber wipes may want to preserve the product, photos, receipts, and medical records while seeking a legal evaluation.

Quick Facts

• Target voluntarily recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes in June 2026 due to potential microbial contamination.
• The affected Fresh Cucumber wipes were sold in 72-count, 216-count, and 800-count formats.
• FDA testing identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples.
• Consumers were instructed to stop using the recalled wipes and return them to Target for a full refund.

Latest News & Updates on Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes Lawsuits

June 2026

Target announced a voluntary recall of Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes and Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes after customer complaints of product discoloration and FDA testing that identified microbial contamination.

A related Up & Up Fragrance Free Baby Wipes recall involved the same type of baby-wipe product. The FDA published Target’s company announcement on June 5, 2026, after Target announced the recall on June 4, 2026 [1].

Target’s corporate recall notice directed consumers to stop using the affected wipes and return them to any Target store for a full refund. The company also said it was coordinating with the manufacturer while continuing to investigate the matter [2].

What Are Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes?

Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes are Target-brand wipes sold for diaper changes and general baby care. The recalled Fresh Cucumber products were packaged in plastic pouches containing 72 or 100 wipes.

The affected products include:

• Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, 72 Count — UPC 085239265970
• Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, 216 Count — UPC 085239265994
• Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes, 800 Count — UPC 085239265987

The recalled Fresh Cucumber wipes have manufacturing codes from December 29, 2025, through December 30, 2025. The expiration dates range from June 29, 2028, through June 30, 2028.

Because wipes are often removed from boxes, stored in diaper bags, or used by more than one caregiver, product identification may depend on more than the remaining package. Receipts, Target Circle records, pickup orders, delivery confirmations, photos, and leftover pouches can help connect an injury timeline to the recalled product.

Reported Risks or Injuries

The primary risk is exposure to bacteria that may cause local or systemic infection. The FDA notice warns that contaminated products may cause serious and life-threatening infections, especially in newborns, infants, young children, and immunocompromised individuals.

For healthy users, the recall notice says contaminated wipes used on skin with minor lesions are more likely to cause local infection. For vulnerable users, infection may spread into the bloodstream and potentially lead to sepsis or pneumonia.

The CDC describes Burkholderia cepacia complex as bacteria commonly found in soil and water. People with weakened immune systems or chronic lung disease are at higher risk, and some B. cepacia germs can resist antibiotics, making treatment more difficult [3].

Symptoms that may require medical attention include worsening rash, skin irritation, eye irritation, swelling, pus, fever, fatigue, breathing problems, or signs that an infection is spreading. Infants and medically vulnerable children should be evaluated promptly if concerning symptoms appear after exposure to recalled wipes.

How the Problem May Have Occurred and Who Could Be Liable

Baby wipes are moist consumer products, which means contamination can become a serious concern if bacteria enter during manufacturing, filling, packaging, storage, or distribution. Repeated use on irritated skin may increase the opportunity for bacteria to reach vulnerable tissue.

Potentially responsible parties may include the retailer, manufacturer, suppliers, distributors, testing entities, or others in the product chain if evidence shows they contributed to contaminated wipes reaching consumers. Liability depends on product identification, contamination evidence, medical records, causation, damages, and applicable state law.

For Fresh Cucumber claims, product specificity may be especially important because the recall covered more than one wipe variety. Scent, count size, UPC, manufacturing code, expiration date, and purchase records may all help separate a Fresh Cucumber claim from a Fragrance Free product claim.

Consumers can report unsafe consumer products to the CPSC when baby wipes or other children’s products cause or could cause injuries.

Who May Be Affected?

Families who purchased recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes from Target may be affected. The recall applies to products sold nationwide in stores and online.

Newborns, infants, and young children may face heightened concern because wipes are often used several times per day on sensitive skin. Children with diaper rash, eczema, cuts, chronic lung disease, recent hospitalization, or weakened immune systems may require closer medical attention after possible exposure.

Adults may also be affected if they used the recalled wipes for caregiving, personal cleaning, or cleaning near irritated skin. The strongest legal evaluations usually involve documented infection, medical treatment, product proof, and a clear timeline.

Do I Qualify?

You may qualify for a legal review if you or your child used recalled Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes and later developed symptoms requiring medical care. The review will likely focus on whether the product matches the recall and whether the medical evidence supports a possible connection.

Helpful evidence may include:

• The recalled wipe pouch, outer box, UPC, DPCI, manufacturing code, and expiration date
• Receipts, Target Circle records, delivery records, pickup records, or credit card records
• Photos of the package, wipes, discoloration, rash, eye irritation, or infection symptoms
• Medical records, urgent care notes, lab results, prescriptions, or hospitalization records
• A written timeline showing when the wipes were used and when symptoms began

You do not need to know whether you have a valid claim before requesting a review. A legal team can evaluate the product information, symptoms, treatment history, and available documents.

Do I Have an Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes Recall Lawsuit?

If your child or another loved one developed a severe infection after using Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Baby Wipes, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.

Important Legal Actions or Recalls

Potential Compensation

Potential compensation in a contaminated baby wipes claim may include emergency care, doctor visits, hospital bills, lab testing, prescriptions, follow-up appointments, and other medical expenses. Families may also seek reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs tied to the illness or treatment.

In more serious cases, damages may include pain and suffering, lost wages for a parent or caregiver, long-term complications, scarring, future medical care, or other losses supported by evidence. The strength and value of a claim depend on injury severity, medical proof, product evidence, and state law.

Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Legal Process Overview

Free case review: The process usually begins with a confidential review of the recalled product, symptoms, medical treatment, and purchase records. Families may be asked for photos, receipts, product codes, and medical documentation.

Investigation: Attorneys may evaluate whether the wipes match the recall, whether the symptoms are consistent with the alleged exposure, and whether medical records support infection or other injury. FDA updates, Target materials, and supplier information may also be reviewed.

Filing: If the evidence supports a claim, a lawsuit may allege negligence, product defect, failure to warn, breach of warranty, or other claims depending on the facts and state law. Filing deadlines vary by state, so early review matters.

Discovery and negotiation: During discovery, the parties may exchange complaint records, manufacturing information, testing records, medical evidence, and damages documentation. Some cases may resolve through settlement negotiations, while others may continue in litigation.

Resolution: A claim may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The timeline depends on the number of affected consumers, the strength of the evidence, the severity of injuries, and the defendants’ response.

Frequently Asked Questions About Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes Recall Lawsuits

Which Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes were recalled?

The recall includes Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes in 72-count, 216-count, and 800-count formats. The affected products have manufacturing codes from December 29, 2025, through December 30, 2025, and expiration dates from June 29, 2028, through June 30, 2028.

Why were Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes recalled?

Target recalled the wipes after customer complaints of product discoloration and FDA testing that identified Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples. The recall was conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.

What symptoms may be linked to contaminated baby wipes?

Possible symptoms include worsening rash, skin irritation, eye irritation, swelling, fever, fatigue, respiratory symptoms, or signs of infection. Infants and medically vulnerable users should be evaluated by a healthcare professional if concerning symptoms develop.

Do I need medical records for an Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes recall lawsuit?

Medical records are helpful because they can document diagnosis, treatment, testing, prescriptions, hospitalization, or follow-up care. Product photos, receipts, Target order records, and a symptom timeline can also help support a legal review.

Should I return the recalled wipes to Target?

Consumers were instructed to stop using the recalled wipes and return them to Target for a full refund. If you may seek a legal evaluation, photograph the package, UPC, manufacturing code, expiration date, and any visible product issues before returning or discarding anything.

Can I bring a claim if my child only had a rash?

A minor rash alone may be harder to pursue unless there was medical treatment, significant symptoms, infection evidence, or other documented harm. A case-specific review can help determine whether the facts support a potential claim.

What evidence should I save?

Save the wipe pouch, outer box, UPC, DPCI, manufacturing code, expiration date, Target receipts, order history, photos, medical records, lab results, and notes about symptom timing. Product-specific proof can be especially important because the recall includes more than one wipe variety.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/target-recalls-fragrance-free-and-fresh-cucumber-scented-baby-wipes-due-potential-microbial
2. https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2026/06/target-recalls-up-up-fragrance-free-and-fresh-cucumber-scented-baby-wipes-due-to-potential-microbi
3. https://www.cdc.gov/b-cepacia/about/index.html