Otsuka Beverage Co. Ltd, a Japanese company, has recalled eight million bottles of Crystal Geyser mineral water after receiving 75 complaints about its bad smell.

Consumers were complaining it smelled like insecticide and medicine.  Apparently, the water was tested and there were no problems with it, but they believe the plastic bottles may have absorbed smells that they were exposed to.

This is just on the heels of Kirin Beverage recalling over half a million bottles of Volvic after finding that some of the bottles smelled like paint.

I may be simplifying things, but it seems logical to me that if the plastic in these disposables is “porous” enough to absorb smells, it would potentially leach chemicals into the water.

Why take chances?  Drink from a reuseable metal bottle that won’t leach anything - no matter what you store it next to!

Check out the style guide in the New York Times for a great comparison of some terrific water bottles that are available. The bottles were used on a hike - so the author’s view is from what works best on the trail.

Personally, I like to use my Sigg when I’m driving because of the small opening.  If I’m traveling, I prefer my Klean Kanteen because it’s light and easy to clean.  For hiking and swimming, it’s my Guyot  because it’s indestructable and I love the available insert that allows me to chug splash free.

We, obviously, favor the metal choices and like what he had to say about them.  What do you think?

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