Does anyone know why a brand new water filter that's still in its packaging would have dirty spots on the filter?

It has plastic on it, but there's dirt underneath it.

Is this normal?

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MethDozer · M Best Comment

Charcoal particals. It's normal. Just some activated charcoal dust that makes up the filter. A few shake loose when it is dry.