Black particles are seeping their way into the actual pitcher in my Brita. After researching Brita's site and random forums, people believe it's either small carbon particles and while larger ones are normally found in the top chamber of the Brita, smaller ones can seep through, but are completely safe to drink. Others think its charcoal which comes out of the filter and, again, claim they're safe to drink. Brita acknowledges the unsightliness of the particles and recommends re-dunking the filter in cold water for 15 minutes, just as was done before the filter was used for the first time. Will try the re-dunking idea now; the filter is less than 2 weeks old, though. Any other ideas? It's kinda gross.
