Parents in the UAE can set aside concerns about a baby bottle recall that has been circulating on social media. Retailers and pharmacies checked across Dubai say they do not carry the product in question.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 22 units of Nursh 8oz Reusable Baby Bottles, product number B11654. The authority warned that part of the bottle's outer protective layer could peel or detach, creating small loose pieces that pose a choking hazard to infants.
Khaleej Times visited stores and contacted retailers across Dubai to find out whether the affected bottles were available locally. Every retailer approached gave the same answer: the Nursh brand is not on their shelves.
Spinneys general manager for marketing and e-commerce Warwick Gird said the store does not stock the range. Al Madina supermarkets confirmed the same. Staff at Night to Night stores said the brand had never been stocked there. Pharmacies in the Deira area also reported carrying feeding bottles from other brands, but not Nursh.
At the time of publication, a response was still awaited from at least one e-commerce platform to confirm whether the bottles had ever been listed or sold online in the UAE.
If you have bought the product abroad
Because the bottles are not stocked in UAE stores, most residents are unlikely to have one at home. But if you have travelled to Saudi Arabia recently, ordered from an international online marketplace, or received the product as a gift from abroad, it is worth a quick check.
Look for product number B11654 on the label or packaging. If your bottle matches that number, stop using it and contact the manufacturer to arrange a replacement or refund.
The choking hazard concern is specific to that product number. The recall covers 22 units and relates to the outer protective layer, which can peel or detach and leave small loose pieces within reach of an infant.
How product recalls work across the Gulf
For context: a recall issued in Saudi Arabia does not automatically apply in the UAE. The two countries have separate consumer protection frameworks. In the UAE, local authorities handle product safety separately and issue their own notices when a product is confirmed to be in circulation here.
This matters for residents who shop across borders. A product pulled from shelves in Riyadh or Jeddah may still be legally on sale in Dubai if it has not been flagged by UAE authorities. Equally, a UAE recall does not automatically extend to neighbouring countries.
If you want to check whether a product you own has been recalled locally, checking the product number against the manufacturer's own recall notices is the most direct way to confirm. It is a useful step for any household with young children, given how many baby and household products circulate across the region through informal channels, travel, and cross-border online orders.
Feeding bottles in general are subject to safety standards covering materials, coatings, and small-part risks. When buying any baby feeding product, checking for a UAE conformity mark or a recognised international safety certification is a straightforward way to reduce risk, regardless of where the product was purchased.
💬 Did you know the Nursh recall was triggered by the bottle's outer protective layer peeling away and creating small parts that pose a choking risk to infants?