Fleurville Lunch Buddy, Pink/Brown

I purchased the olive/camo version for my preschooler, to replace another lunchbox. I wanted a basic lunch bag that was PVC free. This is PVC free, but it had a very strong vinyl odor when I received it. I'm not sure if there is some sort of chemical or plastic coating in the interior or what, but I had to outgas (and rinse) the bag in our garage for 4 days before I felt comfortable using it as a lunch bag. It is a small bag; it fits my son's Eco Lunchbox, a small apple and Foogo straw sippy, but not much else. I do really appreciate the outer compartment and the fact there is a shoulder strap. However, the strange odor combined with the smallness of this bag make it difficult to recommend without reservations. Probably best for younger kids (preschool through 3rd grade). I would also like Fleurville to provide reassurance that the bag is lead and phthalate free too.