Does it smell bad when you open a new bottle? I've had mine for a probably over a year but can't tell if it went bad.
1295794
I think it should not smell bad, or not smell at all. I say anything that smells really bad (like spoiled)--Trash it...
1295795
I never had that experience. my bottles never last that long, maybe a month
1412961
There is no exp. date on bottle. I have had mine for almost a year and it looks and smell fine. I leave it in the bathroom drawer which temp gets no higher than 70 degrees all year. It is only a third gone so I expect to have it for about two more years. I hope this helps, if not you can ask the company directly- they are good about that.
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I also just received my second bottle. They don't have any strong smell or taste, they are just like the first bottle. I think I would ask for a replacement if the smell/taste is that noticeably different, that doesn't sound right. The lot number on my bottle is 1708335 1236 and use by date is 03/2019. Hope that helps!
1020842
have been using this product for about 6 months and have never noticed a smell of any kind. I would return the one you have and sure they will replace it for free
662093
Mine is fairly new. When first used, I could small a plastic smell, and even after a few months still smell that; but it is not a burning odor. If you smell something burning, I suggest that you don't use it and return it for a replacement.
190595
No. I have had my Lifefactory bottle for a year and have never had a problem. I do hand wash the bottle and the lid.
2207755
YES. I ordered a new bottle in October. I just opened it a couple of weeks ago, because I was finishing off my last bottle. The new bottle has a VERY SOUR, acerbic taste. The expiration date is 06/2016. I just came on the website to find out if anyone else had the same problem. I am going to ask for a replacement but I doubt that I'll get one.
187589
How did the exchange go? Did the replacement smell bad or was it good? FYI I haven't had a problem with the smell of this tea.
149194
Melissa, mine was brand new. I am on the second season using this same bottle. I have used this product for more than five yrs. There may be something better out there but this one does what I want.
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Mine didn't smell like any of the odors you mentioned when I got it. It still doesn't smell like that today, after 1 year of use. I occasionally air it out - without dirty clothes in it. The only issue I've ever had to deal with was I put damp towels in it and forgot. So the bottom got moldy. I just sprayed the moldy part with hot water, scrubbed it with a tiny squirt of laundry soap, wiped it down and let it dry. It's good as new. I don't know why yours has that smell.
745171
I noticed it too, I only own it for about a day or two. I will give it a week or two max before returning it. No way I can live with this smell, it smells like brand new plastic x1000.
1253166
I've had mine for a couple of years and still looks normal and performs well. I'm thinking about replacing it simply because I don't want to use it and find out it's gone bad. (I keep it in the freezer which extends shelf life considerably.)
1878451
My bottle that is nearly two years old smells wonderfully and I feel confident in its clean. It still just take a tad to go a long way and leave thatclean smell that does nt bother my allergies like most scents.
902608
It gives you the date it was made on the bottom of the bottle. I believe it is supposed to last for one year after that. Be sure to refrigerate it though.
539050
Mine had a little odor when arrived. I left it open for a few days then it's gone.
2146423
Hello, I found out when I called the company, that their filter when "old" builds up a bacteria (that is no harmful but tastes awful) They told me to change the filter more often. However I found that after only a week it would smell bad. To bad, because I love the idea of this filter, but they haven't perfected it... So I went back to Britta filter and no bad tasting water anymore ;)
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Generally as long as the product doesn't separate, turn color or change smell it's good. A bottle lasts several years for me and I've never had one "go bad."