Target Recalls Baby Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Infection
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Popular baby wipes sold at Target are being recalled after several customers reported 'discoloration,' leading to tests that found bacterial contamination that could cause potentially 'deadly' infections. The voluntary recall affects Target's Up & Up baby wipes; both fragrance-free and cucumber-scented varieties are included in the list of products that the retailer advises customers to 'stop using immediately.' According to the recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), tests detected the presence of the Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in samples of the product. 'Using products contaminated with the Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli can lead to serious and potentially fatal infections,' the notice states. 'These products are primarily used on newborns, infants, and toddlers, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infections due to their immature immune systems. In healthy individuals, using the product on skin with minor lesions is more likely to result in localized infections, while in immunocompromised individuals, newborns, infants, and toddlers, the infection is more likely to spread to the bloodstream, potentially leading to sepsis or pneumonia.' Target stated that the recalled wipes were manufactured by a supplier identified as Sapro Temizlik Urunleri but were sold in Target stores nationwide and online. The company said the recall was issued voluntarily 'out of an abundance of caution,' although it noted there have been several 'consumer complaints and reports of adverse events.' Reports included reactions such as skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections potentially related to the wipes. 'These reports are still under investigation. Target is coordinating with the manufacturer and continues to investigate this matter,' the recall notice indicated.
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