Black toner in Brita filter? I have been using Brita filter for the last 15 years and I am very familiar with pitcher type filters. Usually small carbon participles are released free during soaking or regular operation. The last time it was very much different - black unfamiliar substance was released into water making effect similar to when you dissolve black ink. This faulty filter is part of 5-filters package I bought at Costco last year. Brita customer service was not really helpful, just standard confirmation that the their filters are... read full review »