Target Recalls Potentially Life-Threatening Products From PA Stores: What To Know

PENNSYLVANIA — Target stores across both the state and nationally are recalling baby wipes after the presence of potentially life-threatening bacteria were found in them.

Target has voluntarily recalled Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented baby wipes after federal Food & Drug Administration testing identified the presence of Burkholderia cepcia complex and Burkolderia gladia in product samples.

The testing was done after customer complains of product discoloration were investigated.

The bacteria identified in the testing can result in serious and potentially deadly infections. According to the FDA, they primarily are used on newborns, infants and young children susceptible to infection because they have underdevloped immune systems.

Healthy people who use the product containing bacteria most likely would experience minor lesions. But immuno-compromised individuals, newborns, infants and young children, the infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia.

Target and the manufacturer of the wipes, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, also have received a number of consumer complaints regarding as skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with the use of the product. These reports remain under investigation.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any Target store for a refund. Consumers can contact Target guest relations at 1-800-440-0680 from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. central time daily for more information.