Does this product have a rancid smell &amp; taste even when fresh? My order arrived with factory seal broken, black mold around spout &amp; rancid smell.....
501344
No, mine came fine and new (sealed). You should send it back for exchange or refund. don't wait! I like this oil, the taste is not as strong as say extra virgin coconut oil.
1672942
We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water, tastes like a good spring water. We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water,... » Read More We just ordered some, and I plan on just drinking it when it gets around the expiration date then ordering some fresh supply to keep on hand again for emergencies. Needless to say nothing lasts forever including these water bags. If they are getting dried out or have micro cracked seams bacteria can get into the water. Throw those things out rather than take a chance for $15! Or water some plants. Of course you wrote that back in Oct 2012 so I hope all is well if you drank them.When I received mine last week they were already a few months old. But it is a real good tasting water, tastes like a good spring water. « Show Less
1060348
Mine smells like mold. I don't recall it having this odor with previous bottles. It has a code 0281 3121 and exp date of 08/2016.
697207
I have not experienced this. However, my dispenser did develop rust around the seam on the bottom within a month of purchase. You may want to check for rust. ( I was issued a free replacement.) That might be what you're tasting.
757111
Yes, I experienced the same thing but it seems OK and is helping me sleep and helping relax muscles and reduce pain. I wrote the company and asked about the rancid smell. They said the product should last for two years after purchase. I bought it about two years ago on Amazon but just now have been using it. After this bottle, I will order more. Hopefully the new bottle won't have the rancid smell. I am sensitive to fragrances and do prefer lotions with little or no fragrance.
858068
Mine seemed fine, but I found this online regarding things you can look for to determine if it's fresh: http://www.ehow.com/info_8359516_storage-life-raw-cacao-beans.html I found the "best by" date on the bottom of the back panel - to the right of the bar code. Hope this helps! I would definitely contact the seller and see about a replacement if it seems bad.
189413
Mine is OK as long as you drink it black. I like how it still tastes good after an hour or more. But, you have to nuke it to get it not enough after that amount of time. I wouldn't buy another one.
741591
I no longer have the box that mine came in so I can't find an official expiration date. But, I opened mine and used it back in early April (2014) and I just checked it and it's still good. No rancid smell, hasn't all dried up (I mean, you have to reapply water to use it but once I did that it works fine). Unopened I bet it lasts for a very long time. It's a great product.
2278994
Sorry- I meant my CHILL-ITS pad was fine in the refrigerator- No mold problems with it. The Froggs product got all moldy.
310439
I have never had this problem just keep in the covered tightly in the kitchen cupboard and shake it every time I use it,make sure you check the dates on the bottle for freshness.i would send it back and try a different seller.you never know how they store there product.
1869811
Hi, Kathy. This is Bob's wife, Libby, the user of the capsules. There is a slight lemony smell to the product. I keep mine in the refrigerator to eliminate fishy after-burps, and it's possible the smell might be stronger at room temperature. The contents are fish oils, so if you have a very sensitive nose, you may be picking up a fishy odor. However, if it smells bad or very strong, there may have been some leakage due to heat in transit, leading to rancid oil smell. If that's the case, I would contact your supplier for replacement. I have used many bottles without encountering an odor.
2153780
Ours did that and later it messed up and we ended up exchanging it (unrelated problem). The new one did not have the smell/taste at all! I think there's something wrong with it.
17968
I drank mine 2 years out of date and it didn't taste any different than a brand new jar. Keep the lid on it sealed tight, store it in a dry area and it should last years, literally.
166336
No, it's not. If possible, you should return it. Anything, including human food, should never smell like rancid oil. If it does, it's no longer good. Marianne
1982994
I've heard it could go rancid. I keep mine in the refrigerator just in case. I wouldn't buy it in bulk, but that's just a personal choice.
1756090
I would definitely say NO - it should not smell like that............in my opinion, it has a light, fresh smell, not like perfume or some type of fragrance but maybe a TAD medicinal....I think that is the Tea Tree oil in it........it also has Vitamin E in it that should help keep it fresh and not let it get rancid............none I have ordered has ever smelled rancid..................
569618
Mine does not stink at all.. I haven't tasted it but in lip balms mixed with other things like coco oil honey and such.. My plastic tub had stated it last for ever at room temp never expires.. For sure does not look anything like the picture though.. Maybe warm it in a double boiler? re-pour with your favorite essential oil? I would try letting it reset in this way before just tossing it all..