Has anyone noticed a different odor in recent batches? We've used brand a long time &amp; this last batch had a very peculiar, plastic type odor.
612253
My last bag had a different odor - I can't say it was a "plastic type odor" but definitely different than prior bags. The last bag also appeared much rougher - almost as if it had wood product in it.
1811228
Mine came with NO odor.. And I am the type that would notice an odor.. Sorry to hear that...
849152
Not sure, maybe it's old? Mine did not and doesn't smell bad now. Good luck.
2227944
No they did not have any plastic odor upon opening them in my opinion. I was impressed with the quality of them, they feel more like fabric than plastic to me.
1404526
the packaging may contribute to the odor. I am extremely sensitive to synthetic odors. You may not have that problem. Best wishes
247858
I use have used these the last few years and have not had the same problem. I just opened the box I have at home and it has no odor. I don't have an answer of why yours is so pungent. (Bad batch?mildew?)
1068076
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.
924798
Mine didn't have an odor that I recall.. If it did, it went away real quick. Anything new and especially with plastic will have some slight odor but should go away as it airs out.
278806
No smell. I noticed the dates on all of the comments about smell are from quite a while ago. I believe they've changed their product since.
1105265
I didn't notice that at all. I have bought three of these for petty cash at work. None of them had an odd smell - and I'm pretty sensitive to smells. Maybe there was batch that was stores with some smelly stuff ??
2025134
I have ordered 2 batches and never had this issue. My father also uses them. Maybe you got a bad batch. I would ask the seller to exchange the rest if possible.
1711606
Not sure what smell people were referring to. Ours did not have any unusual odor. Kind of new leather smell for a very short period of time.They are in my son's bedroom, so somewhat of a confined space and we can't smell anything.
559933
I ended up returning my order for a different reason but remember reading that one customer did have a problem with a strong odor. There wasn't any problem with an odor with the one we received, or apparently for others since they aren't mentioning it. Maybe return yours and try again with another? That's the great thing (one of them) about Amazon!
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I can't say that mine had that kind of an odor to it when it arrived but it did have somewhat of a chemical smell that lingered for a day or so but went away rather quickly. I assumed it may have been from being stored in some place with some type of chemical. But mine didn't have that strong of an smell, just a kind of harsh new processed plastic chemical smell, if you know what I mean. And like I said, it faded away within a day or so. Sorry, that's probably not much help... :(
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I'm not sure if I have the discontinued ones or not? I bought mine around the end of January if that's any indication. The ones I have don't actually give off much of an odor. Sorry I wish I could help you more.
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I have had them for a few weeks and i noticed a new plastic smell but after having them around cooking and dining I have never notices an odor.
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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.