The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) has recalled “Real Water” products after it has been linked to an outbreak of non-viral hepatitis.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is recommending that consumers, restaurants and retailers discontinue drinking, cooking with, selling or serving “Real Water” alkaline water.
The FDA along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Southern Nevada Health District and partners are investigating reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in Nevada, according to officials.
To date, the consumption of “Real Water” brand alkaline water was found to be the only common link identified between all the cases.
The FDA is conducting a further investigation into the “Real Water” facility. The Southern Nevada Health District is continuing to monitor for cases of acute non-viral hepatitis.
Public Health has not received any reports of persons in L.A. County with acute non-viral hepatitis illness linked to this recall at this time, according to officials.
However, since “Real Water” may be sold in L.A. County and surrounding jurisdictions, Public Health is advising consumers who have purchased the product not to consume the water, according to officials.
Consumers should either discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
Acute non-viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver and symptoms often include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and yellow skin or eyes, according to officials.
Anyone who is experiencing these symptoms should contact their health care provider.
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