Product review (5 stars): A good value compared to the OEM filters
Based on the reviews, I went forward with this purchase given the fact that they much less expensive than the OEM filters. Other than the slight weirdness in taste, even after I flushed about 5 gallons through the water dispenser, these filters have been just fine. The taste issue seemed to go away after a few cups of water and I may have put a bit too much of the sealant on the o-rings which may have spilled into the water.  Honestly, I was really looking for a weird taste because of the reviews I had read, so it may have been my head playing tricks on me, but I've had no leaking issues, no particulates, and no taste issues since then so it's a good buy in my book. I'd suggest filling the filter with water prior to installation to avoid getting air in your line and having water sputter out.