Ordered on Jan 16 - pieces are smaller &amp; smell is slightly different. Recipe changes? Anyone else notice this?
625372
I first ordered 2 bags of this food in Chicken flavor in January of last year and my cat loved it. I then ordered this food in Salmon flavor in September 10, 2014 and noticed that the pieces were a lot smaller than the Chicken flavor pieces, also my cat was not a fan of this food - she stopped meowing when I would pour it in for her and she ate it at a lot slower pace, almost unwillingly. She just finished the bag and I switched back to the Chicken flavor, I noticed that the pieces now are the same size as the Salmon flavored ones, so they did decrease in size, but my cat is once again back to begging and devouring her food, so I think all that changed is the actual size not the formulation.
178819
The consistency seems the same but mine doesn't seem fresh. Has a sight odor to it that just doesn't seem right. I wouldn't buy again
1060384
I can only smell my vanilla ones if I get very close and whiff and then it's just a subtle smell (even when they first arrived, there as only a subtle fragrance). Maybe you just happened to get ones that were intensely perfumed at the factory -- hope they fade out for you!
1425616
I felt the same way. It looks like this version is cheaply built, but seems to cook about the same. I did see that it will crack very easy if you're not careful, I put a small crack in mine cleaning it�
398226
Mine did not smell different. U may have gotten a bad one or something. Probably see about an exchange and gage from there.
2235049
Yes packaging was changed a couple months ago. Same great mix inside still!
1622567
Label does look different. I'm going to check listed ingredients & compare, may learn something.
1902571
Don't have the "date" with me, but they are definitely the "NEW LOOK, Delicious New Blend" boxes in the redesigned packaging. I bought two of the 8 packs (16 boxes) and consolidated them 30 sticks per box to save on pantry storage before I realized they had changed the flavor. Since I opened them all to do this, I can't return any of them.
1339783
I'm usually very sensitive to any smells, but I didn't notice a smell when I opened the box. Or, if I did, it must not have been very strong and I didn't think much about it. If I were you, I would wash an item and see if it still smells. If it does, I would return it. I think some of them smell and some don't. You're not the first person to mention it. Maybe it depend on how long the pieces get to "air out" before they're packaged...
1129741
It differs from package to package but mine says 1/2015 and I ordered just a week ago. Not fresh, in my opinion.
1713250
I hope I didn't mislead you, I just realized there is another new can. The taste is a little different. I think a little less sweet, and sort of a tartness to the flavor. I still like it, and soon I probabably won't notice. I may just be resistant to change, but I think I liked the old one a little better. Kirk
1333205
I don't know. What I can tell you is that I wore this fragrance from 1982to 1992 or so and this seems to be a less rounded aroma. Seemingly different in the formulation.
1185844
Wasn't aware the formula had changed. Last order was 6 months ago. Will be refilling my supply soon, so will see if there is a difference.
140581
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.
1435269
I have submitted an inquiry to eb5 asking if the formula had changed, but I doubt it. Perhaps the vendor kept it at the wrong temperature. I have noticed no difference.
476194
Best to ask the seller directly. I think they are looking into this because I asked 5he same question I have noticed the most recent order was better quality.
818634
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.