Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes
Quick verdict
- Verdict
- Caution
- Evidence
- Moderate
A lower price tier with testing to review and a disclosed preservative to consider.
Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch. See version details.
- Caution
- The reviewed formula contains phenoxyethanol.
- Good
- A published independent PFAS panel is linked below.
- The cited 30-compound PFAS panel reported non-detect.
What we could not verify
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The reviewed formula contains phenoxyethanol.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Why we reached this verdict
Contains phenoxyethanol, see our phenoxyethanol entry. Non-detect for PFAS in Consumer Reports' June 2026 independent testing. A PFAS class action (Bullard v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 3:24-cv-03714, N.D. Cal.) alleged 3.7 parts per billion PFAS; after the court denied Costco's motion to dismiss in May 2025, Costco's own later attempt to get leave to seek reconsideration was denied in July 2025, and the parties then filed a joint dismissal by mutual agreement in November 2025, the case ended by settlement or agreement, not by a ruling on whether the allegation was true. The price leader in this category by a wide margin.
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- Caution
- The reviewed formula contains phenoxyethanol.
- Good
- A published independent PFAS panel is linked below.
- The cited 30-compound PFAS panel reported non-detect.
What the evidence shows
PFAS in Baby Wipes: Results From CR's Tests
CR listed 'Kirkland Signature (Costco) Baby Wipes, Fragrance Free' as Not Detected for 30 individual PFAS compounds, meaning none were found at or above its detection limit of 2.3 nanograms per sample. CR notes a 2024 lawsuit alleging PFAS in these wipes was withdrawn; that allegation is not a finding.
Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free | National Eczema Association
NEA lists 'Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes Fragrance Free' in its Seal of Acceptance directory, with ingredients Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Water, Xanthan Gum.
Why we reached this verdict
Contains phenoxyethanol, see our phenoxyethanol entry. Non-detect for PFAS in Consumer Reports' June 2026 independent testing. A PFAS class action (Bullard v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 3:24-cv-03714, N.D. Cal.) alleged 3.7 parts per billion PFAS; after the court denied Costco's motion to dismiss in May 2025, Costco's own later attempt to get leave to seek reconsideration was denied in July 2025, and the parties then filed a joint dismissal by mutual agreement in November 2025, the case ended by settlement or agreement, not by a ruling on whether the allegation was true. The price leader in this category by a wide margin.
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The ingredients discussed in this review
Phenoxyethanol
- Why it is discussed here
- A disclosed preservative, see our phenoxyethanol entry. A caution-level consideration under our standard, not a listed disqualifier.
What we could not verify
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The reviewed formula contains phenoxyethanol.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Materials & ingredients
| Material or ingredient | What it is | Concern level | Why it's flagged here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is a widely used synthetic preservative found in wipes, lotions, and some diaper liners, valued because it's effective against a broad range of bacteria and fungi at low concentrations and works as an alternative to formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, which carry their own, generally more serious, concerns. | Use with caution | A disclosed preservative, see our phenoxyethanol entry. A caution-level consideration under our standard, not a listed disqualifier. |
Testing history
| Source | Date | Tested for | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Reports independent testing | June 2026 | PFAS (30 compounds) | Non-detect |
Recalls, litigation & complaint history
| Case / event | Status |
|---|---|
| Bullard v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 3:24-cv-03714 (N.D. Cal.) | Alleged 3.7 parts per billion PFAS; after the court denied Costco's motion to dismiss in May 2025 and denied Costco's later bid for reconsideration in July 2025, the parties filed a joint dismissal by mutual agreement in November 2025, the case ended by settlement or agreement, not by a ruling on whether the allegation was true. |
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What the evidence tells us
The review links Consumer Reports’ June 2026 testing. Its panel examined 30 named PFAS compounds; a non-detect result applies to that panel and its tested samples, not to every PFAS or every future batch.
What's still uncertain
- Match the reviewed formula to your package; a test does not cover every batch.
- The reviewed formula contains phenoxyethanol.
- Certification scopes differ. None is a guarantee that a product will suit every child.
Technical detail & sources
Reported testing
- PFAS (30 compounds): Non-detect. Consumer Reports independent testing (June 2026). Read the published report.
Sources to read
- Baby wipe ingredient review and product comparisons, Consumer Reports (2026)
- PFAS in Baby Wipes: Results From CR’s Tests, Consumer Reports (2026)
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Final verdict against our baby wipes standard
Caution Published as Caution under the published standard for baby wipes, based on the specific, dated findings above. That standard was written before this or any other product on the page was evaluated, and doesn't change to fit a favorite See the full site-wide standard for how every category is held to the same process.