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Bought several boxes of assorted sizes of the Ziplock bags. Opened up one box and it had a strong "oily" odor. I opened up all the boxes and they all had the same smell. Not sure if I want to use these or not, since the scent is so offensive. Has anyone had this problem?
 
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The are a product of petroleum.
 
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I use Ziplock Bags all the time for all types of reasons - some for everyday items and others for refrigerated and frozen products - but have never noticed any smell from them and I can be pretty particular when it comes to scents....

I would take them back to the store and exchange them ~ see if the new ones have the same issue. Good luck. Cool
 
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Were they real "Ziplock" bags or generic bags that zip? That could make a difference.


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I use both the name brand and generic and I've never noticed a smell. I think I would take them back to the store and get my money back and then buy them someplace else. I think for some reason you have a bad "batch" and in all liklihood, ALL the the ones at your store are probably from the same batch and will smell.

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Were they from a regular grocery or from a Dollar tree type place? Plastic will deteriorate over time.
 
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Florida Farm Girl:
Were they real "Ziplock" bags or generic bags that zip? That could make a difference.[/QU'OTE]

These were Ziplock brand name. I toss them our and purchased some generic one's...and they're fine. I was afraid to use those others.
 
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Originally posted by Linderhof:
I use both the name brand and generic and I've never noticed a smell. I think I would take them back to the store and get my money back and then buy them someplace else. I think for some reason you have a bad "batch" and in all liklihood, ALL the the ones at your store are probably from the same batch and will smell.

You're probably right about a bad batch...should have taken them back but I've already tossed them. Wished I had though...they're kind of pricey, especially since I had four boxes....oh well...



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