Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I love the design of this product. I love the way it cooks. The design is perfect for pot luck dinners or entertaining. None of this matters, however, if the food you've prepared tastes STRONGLY of the rubber used to seal the lid. When I first opened the box, I thought the smell would dissipate if I left it out and open overnight, but it only made my kitchen smell. Multiple washings later, cooked a corned beef...tossed it. Cooked a roast...tossed it. Cooked oatmeal...tossed the cooker. I just don't think that something that leaves a chemical/ latex taste in the food can be a safe or healthy way to cook for my family.