Are these crickets suppose to smell soooo bad. I've bought these before. Same brand also. They smelled a little but not like these. Awful! They don't expire till 2015.
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I have had the same problem with two orders from different sellers. I thought maybe I was being overly sensitive so I put them in a bowl out in my bird room and when I returned to the room the rancid/"dead" smell was overpowering. I took them away immediately, afraid they would make my birds sick. Since this happened to me twice with two different sellers I contacted Fluker's they said I had to contact the distributor. I explained I wanted to know if this was the "normal new" smell. She said some batches smell bad but not rancid. Not sure what to do now. I have used Flukers freeze dried crickets for over 10 years. My insect eating bird LOVE them. I have had the same problem with two orders from different sellers. I thought maybe I was being overly sensitive so I put them in a bowl out in my bird room and when I returned to the room the rancid/"dead" smell was overpowering. I took them away immediately, afraid they would make my birds sick. Since this happened to me twice with two different sellers I contacted Fluker's they said I had to contact the distributor. I explained I wanted to know if this was the "normal new" smell. She said some batches smell bad but not rancid. Not sure what to do now. I have used... » Read More I have had the same problem with two orders from different sellers. I thought maybe I was being overly sensitive so I put them in a bowl out in my bird room and when I returned to the room the rancid/"dead" smell was overpowering. I took them away immediately, afraid they would make my birds sick. Since this happened to me twice with two different sellers I contacted Fluker's they said I had to contact the distributor. I explained I wanted to know if this was the "normal new" smell. She said some batches smell bad but not rancid. Not sure what to do now. I have used Flukers freeze dried crickets for over 10 years. My insect eating bird LOVE them. « Show Less
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I've been using these for years and never had any that had a bad smell. Obviously, something is wrong. Call the company.
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I just had the same problem with my last order (11/13). They smell AWFUL. Now that I see someone else had the same problem, I am going to contact the company.
399875
I'm not certain how long after opening they expire. I feel mine have held up nicely. I actually just opened a brand new one and it had that same nutty smell. I know what you mean by it having a different odor to delicious cocoa butter smell!!!
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I'm not sure how helpful my answer will be, but there is an expiration date on my bag 3/27/13. It is a year old, but I just put it out yesterday 9/7/14 and it already collecting water in the bag. Also, I can still smell the pleasant scent. So it seems to me the bags are good past the expiration date, I just don't know who long. I live in Texas (near a lake) and it is very humid here. I came to Amazon to order more DampRid as that was my last bag I used yesterday.
273354
I have had that "other" type too, and you're correct, they do not smell good! I love this one. It does NOT smell when heated. In addition, you can take the cover off of it and wash it. I hope my answer helps!!
258171
they are so stinky. I aired them out and now the little one doesn't smell but the big one still does. Any suggestions? My friend ordered the same thing and it doesn't smell. I threw away the box so I am having a hard time finding one to ship it back in.
593651
I ordered some after reading about the issue but mine are fine (many years) so I suspect the expire issue is over. Worse case is having to return them but I doubt that will happen.
506343
I've bought them in ross and bed bath & beyond also, and their alway's fresh! Sorry yours were stale because I've never encountered that. Goodluck
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I bought this product 3 times, the first time was good impression, the rest, got bad smell on it!!! I do not know why they smell bad. Unfortunately there is not any expiration date on the top.
22489
Well the bars just don't last long enough that I've ever paid attention but I THINK I saw a date today, by chance and that it was sometime in 2014. I KNOW I've had them sit around a looooooong time buried in my backpack & they've never tasted bad to me. Definitely some other snacks I get that I've learned not to buy too many at once, despite packaging, but these seem to weather my abuse and neglect well :-).
138022
I have had mine now for nearly 5 months and I don't remember them smelling bad. I use my charger EVERYDAY! I hope it resolves soon for you otherwise maybe contact the seller for an exchange.
1357004
You know, I didn't notice that. Sorry. I still use mine. Maybe it's just because the ingredients may not be as strong or active after it has been opened or risk of getting an infection. I just find them soothing for my ears. They probably have to put some kind of expiration date on it. Hope this helps.
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Haven't purchased them from Amazon, just from our local store & at the store the expiration date is only 10 months from now (Feb 2015). They should be ok. If not email Friskies. My cat loves them & they do work.
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I'm Finished with mine so I can't confirm the brand. Also, each batch would have to have a different expiration date, mine was November 2014, so it would have to be later. I believe I bought mine about a year ago. They do work.
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Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
757335
I ordered some last year, and it was already past the expiration date. When I contacted the seller, the reply was just...Don't worry about it. It's fine. I ended up throwing it out. Since then I've been told that they've discontinued it, so I guess they're just dumping their inventory. :(
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I hope I am not too late in ansering your questions. I had several exepeinces. The very. I got some with only a few months to expiration, and some for over a year. You may want to ask the seller before purchase.
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Not mentioned but I asked my Dr. because none of my spices have expiration dates. He said if properly stored away from direct sun, extreme heat or cold they do not expire. If their flavor seems to weaken....re-grind or chop and they will revive! I think Amazon owes me a prize!