A fluid container and method for inhibiting the growth of microbes in
liquid nutrient in a container, the container having an interior surface
having a metal-ion sequestering agent and/or antimicrobial agent provided
in a localized area of the container formed by a two shot molding, insert
molding or two shot injection stretch blow molding process, said metal
ion sequestering agent provided for the removing and/or inhibiting growth
of microbes in the liquid nutrient.