I was concerned after reading 2 reviewers comments about a very strong plastic-y smell to their latest batches of this. Anyone else noticing this?
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There is nothing wrong with the product. I believe those reviews are over a year old. There was a batch made over a year ago and the heat induction seal that goes under the lid was applied with a little extra heat upon packaging. When the bottle was opened they thought it was something with the plastic, but it wasn't. We use FDA approved food grade plastics. There was nothing wrong with the plastic or the product. This was a very isolated incident and after the seal was removed and the lid left off for a few minutes the odor they were getting was gone. This is all packaged in a cGMP facility and was investigated and cleared. Hope this helps answer your concerns. There is nothing wrong with the product. I believe those reviews are over a year old. There was a batch made over a year ago and the heat induction seal that goes under the lid was applied with a little extra heat upon packaging. When the bottle was opened they thought it was something with the plastic, but it wasn't. We use FDA approved food grade plastics. There was nothing wrong with the plastic or the product. This was a very isolated incident and after the seal was removed and the lid left off for a few minutes the odor they were getting was gone. This is all packaged in a cGMP... » Read More There is nothing wrong with the product. I believe those reviews are over a year old. There was a batch made over a year ago and the heat induction seal that goes under the lid was applied with a little extra heat upon packaging. When the bottle was opened they thought it was something with the plastic, but it wasn't. We use FDA approved food grade plastics. There was nothing wrong with the plastic or the product. This was a very isolated incident and after the seal was removed and the lid left off for a few minutes the odor they were getting was gone. This is all packaged in a cGMP facility and was investigated and cleared. Hope this helps answer your concerns. « Show Less
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This is a great product. No smell of any kind and if someone is not use to using this you do have the sufur smell
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There is nothing wrong with the product. I believe those reviews are over a year old. There was a batch made over a year ago and the heat induction seal that goes under the lid was applied with a little extra heat upon packaging. When the bottle was opened they thought it was something with the plastic, but it wasn't. We use FDA approved food grade plastics. There was nothing wrong with the plastic or the product. This was a very isolated incident and after the seal was removed and the lid left off for a few minutes the odor they were getting was gone. This is all packaged in a cGMP facility and was investigated and cleared. Hope this helps answer your concerns.
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The shipment of this same flavor was fine the previous month. I had never experienced a problem before this batch. So, yes, it was a recent change. I did not notice the smell. It was the consistency that was the cause for my concern. I hope this answered your question.
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I really didn't notice a plastic smell. Maybe because I wash it in the dishwasher. I love it!
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I've had 2 batches that had the terrible smell. The first I poured out thinking it had gone bad. Then I read somewhere that sometimes racking it repeatedly and getting more oxygen into it makes the smell go away. I tried that the second time it happened to me and the smell disappeared. Not sure what will happen now that it's bottled.
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Did you just get it? I've had the purple one and had mine for a while, but I don't remember it having a strong smell when I first received it. I remember the typical new rubber smell, but it wasn't strong. It's fine now.
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hmm... mine had no lingering odor at all. smelled new, but nothing else, and I'm quite sensitive to that distinct "plastic" smell!
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I didn't notice anything like a strong plastic smell. Perhaps they should be put thru the dishwasher first. I have been using them for several months without any problem.
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I caught a definite heavy plastic smell from the bags all the stuff is stored in. Although I'm sensitive to such smells, this particular one smelled also of camp fire (such as a sweater that has been exposed to lots of campfire smoke) This all went away after assembly. There is no residing smell now.
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Hi BirdzFan, This company doesn't accept returns for any reason, even if the package is unopened (for health and sanitary reasons)....not to say they don't compensate for damage or defect or something like that, they just won't accept a returned product. So I'm certain what you're smelling is off-gassing from the various plastics. They should dissipate soon. We've purchased two so far and couldn't be happier.Hopes this helps!Kate
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Hi, the one I bought has the same smell. I think that's normal. It does not bother me.
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I'm fairly sensitive to these types of plastic odors. I did not notice an objectionable smell when I first opened it. It does not smell now, either.
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I have 3 Kitty Tubes now. As soon as I saw your question, I went outside and "sniffed" the outside of them (I literally put my nose right on it and sniffed!) and even stuck my head in one and sniffed: no plastic smell at all. I do not recall if, when I first got them, there was any smell to them like a "new" smell or anything. So even if there was,it must not have been bad and faded quickly since I don't remember. Hope this helps!
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What is happening is VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are off-gassing or releasing from the plastic water tank. I recently purchased a barely used B150 and I noticed a strong PVC smell and plastic taste to my mochas. The smell comes directly from the tank and no where else. Now I know why someone sent this brand new unit back. Did a little research and this seems to be widespread. Currently I've left the water tank empty, lid off and the unit ON. The PVC smell in my kitchen is STRONG in the air. I'm going to let it off-gas for a couple of days and run 40 oz of straight Heinz White Vinegar through it. Several people have reported success doing that. I've also ordered a new 'pour over' tank from Keurig to replace the direct line one that doesn't have a grip inside for removal. Mine is no where near a water source and I wanted the 12 oz cup option with a pour over tank. I'll let you know how the new tank smells when I open it. I hope to rid the existing tank of the plastic smell as much as humanly possible and hope the new Keurig direct tank is a different plastic manufacture.
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I've had my manatea for about two weeks and I've never had any problems with a plastic smell. I agree with Maryann, vinegar might work but then you'd have to wash it a couple times to get ride of the vinegar smell. It couldn't totally work though.
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We never experienced a new plastic smell. Sorry can't help with this question.
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I did not have that problem. It maybe the smell of the rubber/plastic compound that it's made of after being enclosed in it packaging. It should dissipate within a couple of days at the most. Otherwise I would contact the manufacturer
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Searching the reviews for the word "smell", I found many that complained of a strong vinyl or plastic odor.