Can someone tell me if this stuff is supposed to smell REALLY bad??? I just got it today and it smells terrible.and now I am violently ill.
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I thought the Macaforce smelled rather pleasant; especially compared to the Vitamineral Green.
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Shouldn't smell bad. A slight vanilla smell and earthy. Is there a date on the jar ?
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It smells like ginger and maca, so no it doesn't smell really bad. If you thought it smelled really bad, why did you eat it?
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I've noticed upon opening some bottles that there is a really bad odor, but it goes away if I leave the jar to air out a minute. And I've never gotten ill from macaforce.
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I think it's awful. I bought it initially and thought it was okay, but now that I am pregnant I just cannot stand it!!! I do not allow my son to sleep with it, it is so strong. It concerns me that it is not healthy (Fake, artificial smell). I am buying a different doll largely because of this smell. It seems each to their own, but I wanted to post this up there in case it helped others decide.
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Janice S.; If I were You stick to PLant Therapy Products!! I ordered some Patchouli Oil from, NOW, essential oils, and would NOT order from them again,it smelled good for 1 day. Now it just smells weird, NOT Patchouli Oil!!!
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My husband and I are extremely sensitive to smells and neither of us had an issue with this product. If you want to play it safe I would suggest taking it out of the plastic bag and air it for a couple of days.
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Oh wow. I don't know. I am not experiencing that. I love this stuff! A bad batch maybe?
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I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
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I also have had this experience. I have been buying this for years from Amazon and a local organic grocer. I agree that both the smell and taste is awful and I am considering changing brands. Even returned one because I thought something was wrong with it, but the replacement is the same. I would love to know what has been altered. I have a fairly high tolerance, but this is really bad.
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LOL! It was pretty bad the first day - I got a headache from it. I don't smell it at all now and it's been less than a week.
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WHAT?!?!? NO SMELL?? i have had this thing for three weeks and i still can't get rid of the horrible, acrid, wretched aroma. I have laundered ALL of my bedclothes--mattress cover, sheets, blanket, spread--repeatedly to try to get rid of it, I can't leave the pillows on the bed during the day because they soak up the disgusting, chemical stench.I want to return it but can't figure out out to package it to send back. I keep hoping it will air out. Awful, awful smell!
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Mine came with the horrible smell as well. I put it outside to air out for a few days and I put it next to a bag of baking soda to absorb the odor too. After a few months, I've noticed that the smell is no longer present.
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Yes, I had that burning smell as well. And some sparking as well. It is not normal and very dangerous. I stopped use it and thrown out it.
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I honestly believe it does smell pretty bad. At first it seems as if it is a strong peanut butter-like odor, but than it gets to be a very strong odor that made me feel like I wanted to throw up, it was almost garbage-like. It didn't work for me, but seeing how you already ordered it, you should try it on your face and if you can stand the odor either, just return it or pass it on to someone who can stand the smell.
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It doesn't work and the smell with get you sick. It can also cause a rash. I ordered from the informorial and regret it 100%. They billed my cc card for three months even though I cancelled it right after the 30 days. Look around the Web you will be very enlightened about this product and company. Hope I could help! Yes, it's bad!
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I received mine today and it has a VERY strong odor. Which, is making the headache that I got this product to help with, much worse.
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I can only tell you about my experience with this product. If it is used anywhere near me, in the same room or nearby, I get viciously ill. I suddenly feel like there's a potato stuck in my throat, and I cough and cough until every bit is out...my throat gets very "wet" suddenly, and I can't breathe. I don't know what's in it, and I wrote to them and they dismissed my concerns without answer. So....my guess is, it's not a healthy thing to use at ALL, but you have to choose. BTW, this is the ONLY thing I have ever reacted to.
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It is really strong smelling. It is being sprayed in a small contained area which compounds the problem. If using it again I would use goggles and a mask when spraying it. It worked really well and is standing up under heavy use.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.comTelephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)