topic Re: Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat in Kitchen

Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat

Logica — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:02:27 GMT

Has this happened to anyone else? Bought the K55 on the QVC deal and finally inserted the charcoal filter. Three days later I've got a consistent swollen throat after drinking the coffee or the My K Cup ground. Removed the filter, rinsed the device thoroughly with vinegar and water and now all is okay. Is this only me or does anyone else have a similar experience? Where are those filters made - China?

Re: Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat

Poodlepet2 — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:20:26 GMT

...how do you know it's not the coffee, or tea,and what's in it as a flavoring etc? I believe Keurig has a Fair Trade agreement with whoever manufactures their products so they are concerned about the integrity.

Did you call Keurigs Customer Service?

There are many variables-including where you live, source of water etc.....I'm playing Devil's Advocate, but I would start off with brewing your beverage in the conventional way first and see what, if any reaction you have. If you still have a reaction, Keurig may not be to blame..... just an idea....

Poodlepet2

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GSPgirl — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 22:43:15 GMT

I read that you don't need this filter, if you filter your water already. I don't use mine. My coffee is fine.

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Q4u — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:17:10 GMT

I've had a Keurig for many years and use bottled water so we don't need the filters (bottled water stops most of the hard water build up), but I remember when I used to use the filters that it was recommended rinsing the filters prior to inserting them, and rinsing them with White Vineger sounds even better.

But I've never had my coffee maker cause this problem with me.... hope you're feeling better and that it never happens to you again....

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Q4u — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:18:42 GMT

I forgot to say that I bet there's some kind of residue on the filters from manufacturing.... yours may have had more than usual?

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chrystaltree — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:22:08 GMT

...yeah. Sounds like somone from China snuck over and gave you that sore throat...lol

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Daysdee — Mon, 20 Feb 2017 23:47:51 GMT

I have the same Keurig and first one that uses the filter. I installed the filter when I set it up (October?) and have had no problems.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:26:06 GMT

I have a model with water reservoir and a filter and don't use the filter. It gave the coffee a strange taste even after going through the whole vinegar routine.

May not be good for the machine but I don't really care, once it dies I'm not replacing it. I'm going back to my 4 cup Cuisinart.

Re: Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat

Desertdi — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:55:02 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
...yeah. Sounds like somone from China snuck over and gave you that sore throat...lol

@chrystaltree !

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Pooky1 — Tue, 21 Feb 2017 20:44:46 GMT

even our britta filtors say to run them under the faucet for for like 20 secounds before using them.we dont use filtors for keurig filters because we use britta water anyway.

Re: Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat

Tigriss — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 00:05:26 GMT

Where did the OP go. This sound suspicious since she/he never returned, but posted something no one here has ever complained about with the Keurig, and there has been tons wrote on that subject.

Thanks For Your Relies

Logica — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:11:30 GMT

Thanks for your observations. Some poster seems somewhat ticked off that I "evaporated" after posting and the query was "suspicious". Not so, no trolling, but I rarely come to these forums. It's because I've not read of anyting like this before I thought I'd canvas the Q's large user base for their personal experiences. My filters were soaked for 1/2 hour before use; the coffee blend used was good old Vermont Country that I've used for many years. The water was good 'ole NJ tap like I'd been using in the B140 for five years with no issues. Thanks anyway.

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Logica — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:13:15 GMT

See below. And correct grammatical usage is "tons written on that subject" not "tons wrote."

Re: Thanks For Your Relies

Tigriss — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:56:25 GMT

Did you rinse the filters after letting them soak? Otherwise, the soaking water was still in it when you used it.

Also, don't post and leave. If you post a question, then you want an answer, and manners dictate that you reply. Otherwise, people get the impression you weren't grateful and/or were just stirring the pot.

Also I'll write "what ever" I want in "whatever" way I want it. Tons wrote was what I wanted to say, not a cliche!

Just so you don't miss it dear!

Re: Thanks For Your Re(P)lies

Tigriss — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 23:54:25 GMT

Read your own title for spelling issues! Sweep around your back porch before you sweep around others!

Re: Keurig Filters Causing Swollen Throat

brandiwine — Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:03:53 GMT

What did your doctor say? I assume you went since this sounds very serious. We've never had any problem with our Keurig.