I ordered this based on the outstanding reviews. I even have friends who have this same set who love it.  Perhaps my set was defective, but when I opened the tub - the chemical smell was overwhelming.  The play food had a very strong plastic/paint/chemical smell.  I thought it might 'air out' but the smell is still there a week later.

The food is cute, although not as cute as pictured.  Some of the pieces look more like dog toys than play food. I suppose I was expecting more because of the high price.

I will be returning this product. I purchased the new Melissa and Doug plastic produce sets instead(there is a fruit set and veggie set) and I like them so much better. No smell at all - and adorable, high-quality food.
I ordered this based on the outstanding reviews. I even have friends who have this same set who love it. Perhaps my set was defective, but when I opened the tub - the chemical smell was overwhelming. The play food had a very strong plastic/paint/chemical smell. I thought it might 'air out' but the smell is still there a week later. The food is cute, although not as cute as pictured. Some of the pieces look more like dog toys than play food. I suppose I was expecting more because of the high price. I will be returning this product. I purchased the new Melissa and Doug plastic produce sets instead(there is a fruit set and veggie set) and I like them so much better. No smell at all - and adorable, high-quality food.