These recalled baby wipes contain life-threatening bacteria — here’s what you need to know

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These days, it feels like there’s a major food recall (or two) each week — so much so that some crucial non-perishable ones may not have landed on your radar as you focused on whether your eggs have salmonella or if your frozen blueberries need to be thrown out. But Target’s recall of Up&Up baby wipes is one parents and other caregivers should not ignore.

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The retailer recalled the wipes after consumer complaints led to the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) testing them, which revealed the presence of several serious contaminants in the tested samples — critical news for anyone shopping for supplies for babies and toddlers.

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I spoke to Dr. Sharon Nachman, a board-certified pediatric infectious disease specialist and professor of pediatrics at Stony Brook Medicine, to find out more about the potential dangers of the contaminants. Keep reading to learn more about the specific wipes that have been recalled, along with alternatives that parents can use if baby wipes are off the changing table for them.

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Target voluntarily recalled Up&Up Fragrance Free and Up&Up…

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