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metrogal — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 02:49:42 GMT

How many of you have read/seen the articles regarding Keurig and what's your take?

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GusMo — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:02:26 GMT

I've seen something about mold growing in the plastic tubes. Is that what you mean? It is a bit gross, but I don't use Keurig, so I didn't pay too much attention.

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metrogal — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:05:51 GMT

Yes......mold growth in outside water tank and even chemical problems with cups.

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saversmom — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:07:40 GMT

I have two of them and have no problems at all. I just use regular maintenance.

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TRUE — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:17:45 GMT

The Q took down my post on it its sickening - http://cdn.eatlocalgrown.com/keurig.html

I was right they DID take down my post I wonder why? hmmmmm

My son and others are tossing theirs

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BornToShop — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:21:22 GMT

I read that article that just got immediately poofed. Here's my 2 cents; My family & I have owned Keurigs for years, at work as well as home. I have friends who have also been loyal owners for years. But, here I am with my family, healthy as can be, quietly sipping on a great cup of hot chocolate from my forever faithful Keurig responding to this post. While there was food-for-thought in that article; I, at the end of the day will continue to be a Keurig owner. As saversmoms inferred, continue regular maintenance as I have the past many years which is all we need to commit to besides just plain 'ole common sense.

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child prodigy — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:21:55 GMT

I've read some scary stuff about Keurig. Don't know if it's true or not.

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HonnyBrown — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:31:14 GMT

I love my Keurig and the variety of K-Cups that I use!

I have one at home (K-40) and one at work (K-65 Platinum)!

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Hellodemocrat — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:41:43 GMT

I responded to it on fb, and told them to leave my Keurig alone and get a life! You can scary stuff about Everything every day!

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Moonchilde — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 03:43:48 GMT

I don't believe everything I read, and I do routine maintenance and double filtered water in any case. Love my Keurig.

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GCR18 — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:16:38 GMT

I haven't read the bad press and likely wouldn't act on it based on my experience. I've had my keurig for six years. I clean the machine and wash the water reserve often. I've been using the my kcup for a while.

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Reever — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:20:15 GMT

I believe you should run a vinegar solution through the machine every so often to avoid calcium deposits which could Foster mold. I'm sure those soda taps at the convenience stores and restaurants aren't always the cleanest either and no one has gotten sick.

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Desi — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:20:14 GMT

Read it - disclaimer at the bottom, it's just one person's opinion, not something published by the FDA or authority on it. Keeping my Keurig!

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Reever — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:20:26 GMT

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circles — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:23:56 GMT

I have been using my Keurig for years and never had that problem....

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metrogal — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:31:55 GMT

Would you ladies share exactly what your routine maintenance is? TYIA

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okiebug — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:43:04 GMT

Does anyone find it interesting that although Keurigs have been around for many years, it's only been since they released the 2.0 that they have become "dangerous"? Never read anything about mold, poison plastic, etc before the 2.0 made the off-brand k-cup obsolete for that one model. These companies now have to buy a license from Keurig for the top of the k-cup, so suddenly Keurigs are a health hazard?

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okiebug — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 06:52:41 GMT

On 11/22/2014 metrogal said:
Would you ladies share exactly what your routine maintenance is? TYIA

My Keurig is close to 3 years old. When I think about it, about every 2-3 months, I run a reservoir of full strength white vinegar through it, then run about 3 reservoirs of clean water to get out the vinegar smell. I do this to get rid of any mineral build up. That's it.

If you use it daily, that runs fresh water into the interior tank so it's not sitting there for days to give time for mold to grow. If there was mold, you would be tasting it in your coffee.

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Lovebug622 — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 07:19:16 GMT

On 11/22/2014 okiebug said:
On 11/22/2014 metrogal said:
Would you ladies share exactly what your routine maintenance is? TYIA

My Keurig is close to 3 years old. When I think about it, about every 2-3 months, I run a reservoir of full strength white vinegar through it, then run about 3 reservoirs of clean water to get out the vinegar smell. I do this to get rid of any mineral build up. That's it.

If you use it daily, that runs fresh water into the interior tank so it's not sitting there for days to give time for mold to grow. If there was mold, you would be tasting it in your coffee.

Thank you for this. I have the Keurig Mini which I use everyday for my morning coffee and when I started reading this thread I freaked out hearing the word "mold" since I don't do any maintence besides normal cleaning of the water reservoir etc. But it sounds like I'm safe since I use it everyday.

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Allegedly — Sun, 23 Nov 2014 14:18:15 GMT

I descale my Keurig every 4 months using vinegar and it is over 6 years old and going strong!

With that said, I do have to be careful with my Waterpik and ensure the handle is drained properly or I get mold in there. Just for perspective, the handle is the part that goes in my mouth!

When we purchase any product, common sense and good care go a long way.