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Old 11-22-2010, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Nervous View Post
In my last order from vitacost.com, I got 3 bottles (180 pills) of Jarrow Formulas PhosphOmega Krill Oil. This batch has a strong, unpleasant smell. I've taken a few doses without ill effects, but I wonder if the oil has gone rancid or is bad.

Jarrow Krill Oil is one of my usual supplements. I have not experienced odor problems in the past. I e-mailed vitacost.com customer service, but they have not responded.

Should I toss them out and re-order? Should I attempt to get vitacost to make good on the order? Is a strong smell maybe not a sign of anything?

Advice?
Are these gel capsules? Is it possible that one has broken/punctured, releasing the contents (and smell)? I've had some fish oil capsules in the past that were fine (maybe a slight odor in the bottle) until one broke in the bottle... then WHEW! STINKO! It also made the rest of them oily/greasy, which may be a further clue.

Unfortunately you can't wash the rest of them off once this happens!

I don't know if that's what's happened or not - just something to consider.

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