I'm sorry to say the Staples brand rubberbands are all too often stinky. I know I know it is rubber. But I also know something can be done about it (masking agents neutralizing additives etc.). I opened the plastic bag punched holes in it and put it in the hot summer sun for a while to help let the outgassing escape. Will Staples do anything about it?
I have to have #32. Having to buy a pound is very inconvenient and disappointing. Will probably last me ten years but after about 5 yrs the rubber starts to deteriorate and will be breaking and useless. You should make smaller quantities available.