Mold growing in the peptide vials

[crido887]

Is it possible to get bacteria stable water locally, like at a pharmacy or something? I should probably toss what I have.

Yes

 

[Bro Bundy]

U can get bac water from Amazon

 

[ViaTheSky]

I reconstituted two vials of peptides with baristatic water. Used a clean needle, alcohol wipe, the whole bit. After about a month I see what looks like mold growing inside. Anyone ever seen this happen? I'll attach a pic...View attachment 52724

Your "uncooled" vials don't look so new though! If your pins have been going in/out of this vial for 1 month UNCOOLED, then it kind of makes sense it gets bad. Even just the air you pump into it (for some extra pressure for example) can be contaminated. Especially if you are in a warm climate zone.

 

[Big-paul]

I reconstituted two vials of peptides with baristatic water. Used a clean needle, alcohol wipe, the whole bit. After about a month I see what looks like mold growing inside. Anyone ever seen this happen? I'll attach a pic...View attachment 52724

It's hard from the photos to see much, but if I see something that isn't supposed to be there in my gear, I don't use it, contact the source and tell everyone I know .

On the downside not many source ms are going to admit to selling moldy gear.

 

[Kraken]

It's hard from the photos to see much, but if I see something that isn't supposed to be there in my gear, I don't use it, contact the source and tell everyone I know .

On the downside not many source ms are going to admit to selling moldy gear.

The source quickly said that they have never seen this happen, sent a call tag for me to return it and replaced it all at no cost to me. That said, I have moved on to a new source anyhow.

 

[WarrenZevon]

I'm not a rep for the manufacturer or site the OP noted, but Jesus fucking Christ what a bunch of karen's in here get your E2 checked lady's the OP noted he did NOT know you need to keep reconstituted gear under refrigeration and left it out. Try that with ANY suppliers gear that calls for bacto water, and I guarantee you will eventually get mold.

 

[Kraken]

... the OP noted he did NOT know you need to keep reconstituted gear under refrigeration and left it out.

I definitely, ABSOLUTELY, DID NOT say any such thing. The only thing I said along those lines was asking if bac water needed to be refrigerated and, as @Send0 posted, it actually should not be. I had been storing the water as per the instructions he posted. The peptides were stored in the fridge, before and after being reconstituted, and the mold grew in the fridge.

 

[WarrenZevon]

I definitely, ABSOLUTELY, DID NOT say any such thing. The only thing I said along those lines was asking if bac water needed to be refrigerated and, as @Send0 posted, it actually should not be. I had been storing the water as per the instructions he posted. The peptides were stored in the fridge, before and

In fact you said, exactly and I quote: " How long is bacteriostatic water good? I don't refrigerate mine. " Easy to interpret that as you are not refrigerating as needed.

 

[CJ]

In fact you said, exactly and I quote: " How long is bacteriostatic water good? I don't refrigerate mine. " Easy to interpret that as you are not refrigerating as needed.

No, he was crystal clear in that he was talking about the bac water. You're reaching.

 

[ViaTheSky]

Okay, so:
- He did not cool the unused/fresh bac water, before ever pinning into it. (That's pretty normal)
- But after first pinning into it he did cool it directly. (DID HE? DID HE? haha, this is the mystery)
- And the mold came during the cooling phase (after first pin, but probably after multiple pins, because on photo some water is gone, and he said its one month after also)

Correct?

 

[IronSoul]

Any time I have any vial that has any issue like this arise, I let the source know and I toss it

I'm not a rep for the manufacturer or site the OP noted, but Jesus fucking Christ what a bunch of karen's in here get your E2 checked lady's the OP noted he did NOT know you need to keep reconstituted gear under refrigeration and left it out. Try that with ANY suppliers gear that calls for bacto water, and I guarantee you will eventually get mold.

Lol who's panties are in a bunch? I didn't see that on this post. Perhaps I overlooked those comments.

 

[Big-paul]

The source quickly said that they have never seen this happen, sent a call tag for me to return it and replaced it all at no cost to me. That said, I have moved on to a new source anyhow.

Good to hear. Most people who are in the AAS business are reasonable, but they know very little about the quality of what they sell you other than what their source tells them.

The best you can do is warn others about potential quality issues. That's a big part of what this is all about.

 

[IronSoul]

Good to hear. Most people who are in the AAS business are reasonable, but they know very little about the quality of what they sell you other than what their source tells them.

The best you can do is warn others about potential quality issues. That's a big part of what this is all about.

I would be hesitant on the warning too soon, though. I would always address it with the source and work with them before putting anything on blast.

 

[Kraken]

In fact you said, exactly and I quote: " How long is bacteriostatic water good? I don't refrigerate mine. " Easy to interpret that as you are not refrigerating as needed.

Yeah that's what I wrote. It really needs very little interpretation; it's very clear. It means no more and no less than the words say. In any case I did not cool the bac water before reconstituting the peptide but as soon as it was reconstituted it was kept in the fridge. I see nothing wrong with this.

It was being pinned weekly, and the mold appeared after about a month. Again, I don't see anything wrong with what I did. There was more than a months worth in the vial.

 

[IronSoul]

Yeah that's what I wrote. It really needs very little interpretation; it's very clear. It means no more and no less than the words say. In any case I did not cool the bac water before reconstituting the peptide but as soon as it was reconstituted it was kept in the fridge. I see nothing wrong with this.

It was being pinned weekly, and the mold appeared after about a month. Again, I don't see anything wrong with what I did. There was more than a months worth in the vial.

There isn't anything wrong with this.

 

[Big-paul]

I would be hesitant on the warning too soon, though. I would always address it with the source and work with them before putting anything on blast.

Isn't that what I said?

But it's still a pr nightmare to sell products with mold spores.

I get what you are saying though IronSoul. You are a respected member if the bodybuilding online community for as long g as I can remember. Nothing but respect.

 

[Kraken]

I don't know if I caused the problem or the source did; I didn't intend to claim that it was definitely their issue. And I reported that they handled it well.

 

[IronSoul]

Isn't that what I said?

But it's still a pr nightmare to sell products with mold spores.

I get what you are saying though IronSoul. You are a respected member if the bodybuilding online community for as long g as I can remember. Nothing but respect.

I likely took what you said in a different context than what you meant it, bro. Also, thanks for the kind words, man. Much respect!

 

[IronSoul]

I don't know if I caused the problem or the source did; I didn't intend to claim that it was definitely their issue. And I reported that they handled it well.

It's always good to reflect on and see if there is anything you may have done to contaminate it as well. Props to you for doing so. That is what a man of integrity does. I know that in the past, I have caused some issues in my vials on accident. I hope you get it sorted out brother.

 

[Big-paul]

I likely took what you said in a different context than what you meant it, bro. Also, thanks for the kind words, man. Much respect!

Just stating the obvious.