TOPIC: Up & Up Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes by Target: Recall - Due to Potential Microbial Contamination
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Pediatrics, Dermatology
ISSUE: Target is recalling Up & Up Fragrance Free and Up & Up Fresh Cucumber Scented Baby Wipes following customer complaints of product discoloration, and FDA testing that identified the presence of Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli in product samples.
Use of products contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioi may result in serious and life-threatening infections. The products are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children, who are particularly vulnerable to opportunistic infection due to their immature immune systems. In healthy individuals, use of the product on skin with minor lesions will more likely result in local infections, whereas in immunocompromised individuals, newborns, infants and young children, the infection is more likely to spread into the bloodstream, potentially leading to life-threatening sepsis or pneumonia.
The recalled wipes were manufactured by a supplier and sold at Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com.
Target and the manufacturer of the wipes, Sapro Temizlik Urunleri, have received a number of consumer complaints and adverse event reports alleging product discoloration and symptoms such as skin irritation, eye irritation, and infections potentially associated with the use of the product. These reports remain under investigation. Target is coordinating with the manufacturer and continues to investigate this matter.
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BACKGROUND: The products being recalled are predominantly used on newborns, infants, and young children.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to any Target store for a full refund. Consumers can contact Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680.
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