Urgent recall issued for Huggies wipes over ‘serious infection’ concerns

A popular baby product has been stripped from the shelves over fears it contains bacteria that could cause “serious infections”.

The consumer watchdog has issued an urgent recall of a popular baby product sold at Woolworths stores nationwide.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued the recall on Wednesday for Huggies Thick Baby Wipes.

The wipes in question are the fragrance free, limited edition tropical version which feature The Little Mermaid and Toy Story’s Rex dinosaur designs.

Burkholderia cepacia bacteria was found in the baby wipe products which were sold in Woolworths stores across Australia between October 1 last year and January 6 this year.

Consumers were urged to take an image of the batch codes before throwing the product away. Picture: ACCC

“Burkholderia cepacia may cause serious infections or health complications in people with weakened immune systems,” the warning on the ACCC website states.

Consumers have been warned to stop using the product immediately and to take a show of the batch codes before disposing of the product.

“Contact Kimberly-Clark Australia to arrange for a replacement, gift card or refund,” he website states.

Consumers will be asked to provide a photograph to show that the product has been disposed of or destroyed.

Anyone who needs more information is urged to contact the Huggies Customer Care team on 1800 028 334.