Hepatitis From Possibly Contaminated Alkaline Water
Description
This episode is up to date as of 11 April 2021
Statement from water company CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faCsru9Ctgk
Inside Edition video about this case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmEpmyc7g9Y
Local News talking about the water: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGQJcnlk5ag
On March 13, the FDA was alerted to five cases of acute non-viral hepatitis (resulting in acute liver failure) in infants and children that occurred in November 2020 with an unknown cause reported to the Southern Nevada Health District. All five patients had been hospitalized but have since recovered. All patients were reported to have consumed “Real Water” brand alkaline water. These patients came from four different households. Five additional people, two adults and three children, from two of the four households were reported to have experienced other symptoms as well. Less severe symptoms included fever, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, and fatigue.
United States
