Product review (5 stars): As good as was I was purchasing
I was somewhat concerned given some of the negative reviews. But this is every bit as good as the PUR filters I previously bought for my refrigerator. I experienced none of the "plastic" taste/smell reported by other purchasers. Not sure if they flushed with the recommended 7 cups of water before use. But again, this seems to be every bit as good as the filters I previously purchased.