Where's the beef? Why can't I find a single report on any of these products showing what they actually filter out? (Chemicals, VOCs, heavy metals, etc
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Well... there is a lot of information readily available on line regarding these filters. Everyone has their own level of "skeptic-ity" that they must deal with and mine is on the high side by nature. I have been using Berkeys for more than ten years now and remain a big fan of these filters. I have three of them sitting in my kitchen at this moment and use them everyday - between humans and animals, they are in constant use. In the Y2K non-event, I bought these for my employees, family, and self. As my kids aged and moved on to their own homes, I bought Berkey units for them, too. I think that I have probably purchased 20 of these things over the past 13 years for friends and family. I know of no other similar system that is as effective or economical - with a decades long track record. Period. My units all have the charcoal and PF-2 filters. To surpass the performance of these devices one would need to go to some distillation apparatus or complicated reverse osmosis systems. Some good links found in a brief search: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=sFfLbeXDav8 http://www.nourishingtreasures.com/index.php/2012/10/10/does-the-big-berkey-water-filter-really-work-i-take-out-my-microscope-and-find-out-review-and-giveaway/ http://www.cookinggodsway.com/big-berkey-water-filter-system-review/#sthash.onPULfR7.dpbs http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/berkey/ http://www.consciouswater.ca/berkey-water-filter-test-results/ Anyway, I remain a big supporter of these filter systems. I have no financial interest in any of these systems and have purchased most of them off of Amazon. I am an MD - Ophthalmology and Alternative Medicine. Good luck in your search for better water! Whether you buy a Berkey or some other brand is your choice - but, do SOMETHING to obtain good water!
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I believe it's from US Cattle. I don't use this brand anymore though, partially because of that reason.
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I have no idea what might have been on the website in October 2013, but the current photo shows "Contains: water, alcohol, odor eliminator derived from corn. No perfume"
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Everyone - this is what I want to know and I will be contacting the company to find out. I want to know what is NOT on the label nor on their website nor could the guy at Whole Foods give a definitive answer (he's waiting to hear back from me on this) when he spoke to the company.If they source from cows that are injected with rBST - I want nothing to do with it. It's important. Why would I drink what I won't eat in my beef?If anyone has heard from the company on this, I think all of us should know.
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I'm sorry. I bought these quite some time ago and I don't know anything about such claims, or allegations they are not true. Just don't u anything about that at all. I ordered them because of not containing sulfites and at a time I could not get my favorite brand which is Honest Earth which we like quite a bit. I don't use a lot of processed food items, but these are convenient to have on hand in the pantry. It can be difficult to navigate around the food industry and labeling. I guess I could have as helpfully just clicked the "Don't know" button.
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I called them and they said it was from grass feed beef. The woman I spoke with said they had not updated their packaging to reflect this as of yet.
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The bag says "Ingredients: Pure Beef Gelatin." I'm not sure how a cow could be organic, other than what they eat, which it doesn't specify.
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I don't know why they don't show it but had it not been so awful, I wouldn't have thrown it out and then I'd have shared a picture of the ACTUALlabel. But a quick 2-second search on Google proved worthwhile - you can find the detailed nutrition facts and label here: http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=351678&s;toreId=10052&langId;=-1Just my very honest two cents:When I tried this several years ago, I thought it was pretty awful, it tasted very chemical-like (I don't know how else to put it). In the end I threw it out and decided to go without salt instead. The food tasted plain but at least it didn't taste like chemicals. I don't know why they don't show it but had it not been so awful, I wouldn't have thrown it out and then I'd have shared a picture of the ACTUALlabel. But a quick 2-second search on Google proved worthwhile - you can find the detailed nutrition facts and label here: http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=351678&s;toreId=10052&langId;=-1Just my very honest two cents:When I tried this several years ago, I thought it was pretty awful, it tasted very chemical-like (I don't know how else to put it). In the end I threw it... » Read More I don't know why they don't show it but had it not been so awful, I wouldn't have thrown it out and then I'd have shared a picture of the ACTUALlabel. But a quick 2-second search on Google proved worthwhile - you can find the detailed nutrition facts and label here: http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=351678&s;toreId=10052&langId;=-1Just my very honest two cents:When I tried this several years ago, I thought it was pretty awful, it tasted very chemical-like (I don't know how else to put it). In the end I threw it out and decided to go without salt instead. The food tasted plain but at least it didn't taste like chemicals. « Show Less
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I just got off the phone with BUN. I was told what someone else has also posted. The bleach method is chlorine free-wouldn't say more specific than that-and they are regularly testing to verify there is no detectable level of dioxin in the paper stock.
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The PureSource3 filter reduces the following: Per Frigidaire web site http://www.abt.com/product/67372/Frigidaire-WF3CB.html? Itfilters Chlorine taste and Odor Particulates (class 1) Lead Cysts Turbidity Atrazine (Herbicide) 2,4-D (Herbicide) (VOC) Endrin Toxaphene (Pesticide) Mercury Alachlor O-Dichlorobenzene Chlorobenzene (VOC) Styrene Tetrachloroethylene 1,2,4 Trichlorobenzene
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Another question to ask is where the ingredients were processed. My Sheltie had damaged kidney filters due to a treat that was manufactured in TX. We gave the info to our vet and he said there was an ingredient that came from China. That wasn't listed on the package. Kidney damage requires strict protein overview. She loved fresh veggies but also craved a dog food that was tasty. The low protein dry food was not tasty -- for her. And she saw the vet each month for blood tests and status check. She died when she was 8 years old. So---dog food is now home made. I don't grow rice or raise chickens but that's what we feed now. Another question to ask is where the ingredients were processed. My Sheltie had damaged kidney filters due to a treat that was manufactured in TX. We gave the info to our vet and he said there was an ingredient that came from China. That wasn't listed on the package. Kidney damage requires strict protein overview. She loved fresh veggies but also craved a dog food that was tasty. The low protein dry food was not tasty -- for her. And she saw the vet each month for blood tests and status check. She died when she was 8 years old. So---dog food is now home made. I don't grow rice or raise... » Read More Another question to ask is where the ingredients were processed. My Sheltie had damaged kidney filters due to a treat that was manufactured in TX. We gave the info to our vet and he said there was an ingredient that came from China. That wasn't listed on the package. Kidney damage requires strict protein overview. She loved fresh veggies but also craved a dog food that was tasty. The low protein dry food was not tasty -- for her. And she saw the vet each month for blood tests and status check. She died when she was 8 years old. So---dog food is now home made. I don't grow rice or raise chickens but that's what we feed now. « Show Less
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You did nothing wrong. The filters suck. You would have to run them for days until they clear out. I gave up. Glad it was cheep. I went to Petco and bought a Tetra whisper in-tank Filter. Cost a little more but works just fine.
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The ingredient list posted with this listing did not even match that on the bag I got. My bag says bison, lamb meal, chicken meal, sweet potatoes, peas, potatoes, canola oil, egg product, beef, roasted venison ................. the listing label said bison, venison .. I noticed that my dog has been drinking a lot more water so am trying to figure out why. Came on here to see if anyone else is noticing increase thirst ... obviously they have changed the ingredients.
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I don't know the answer to this either but I've used their products for about a year and I'm very happy with them, especially the hair care products. With the company's concern about not using bad chemicals I can't imagine them testing on animals.
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Sawyer's claim for the filter is that it removes 99.99999% of all harmful bacteria and 99.9999% of protozoa. Viruses are not included nor are other impurities mentioned. I have written to Sawyer to ask about tannin and brackish water and will reply again once I receive a return message. I'm not sure when that will be, but hope it will be soon.Keri-LynnFour Seasons Survival
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You are so correct. I realised it after I bought it. In fact, most of the ingredients in it are nothing but junk. You have no idea how pissed I was that deceptive labeling trying to push chemicals and preservation. I did some research and found a website www.onlynaturalpet.com. customer service 888-937-6677. They sell a product called Only Natural Super Daily Canine multi-vitamins item #999010. 270 tablets for $31.99. This is why in cases like these I'm very suspicious and cautious of anything that's made in the USA. One must really research...Its great to see that other people are becoming aware of deceptive labeling not just for our pets but for our food also. I hope this info helps.
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Thanks for reminding me. Just checked out my carbon filter and it was filthy. No wonder I've been coughing and sneezing. Just ordered another combo pack through Amazon.