FDA: Investigation of Acute Non-viral Hepatitis Illnesses – “Real Water” Brand Alkaline Water




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Investigation of Acute Non-viral Hepatitis Illnesses – “Real Water” Brand Alkaline Water (March 2021)

Do not drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water

The FDA, along with the CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District is investigating a number of reports of acute non-viral hepatitis in the state of Nevada.

The consumption of “Real Water” brand alkaline water is the only common link identified among all of these cases to date. This brand of alkaline water is owned by Real Water Inc., headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.

Although the investigation is ongoing, epidemiologic information currently indicates that this alkaline water product may be the cause of the illnesses. 

FDA is in the beginning stages of this investigation, and there may be additional products connected to this outbreak. FDA has initiated an investigation at the firm. 

As this outbreak investigation continues, the FDA will provide additional updates to this advisory as more information becomes available.



Recommendations

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water, until more information is known about the cause of the illnesses. These products include but are not limited to: 5-gallon containers (sold through home delivery/subscription), bottles (sold on-line and in stores), and the “Real Water” concentrate (sold on-line).

The 5-gallon containers are delivered to homes in the following areas, according to the firm’s website:

  • Honolulu, HI through Aloha Water
  • Orange County, CA through Paradise Bottling Company
  • St. George, UT through Real Water Southern Utah
  • Tucson, AZ through Aqua Pure
  • Ventura and Santa Barbara, CA through Real Water Gold Coast

Additionally, according to the firm’s website, Real Water is sold in 1 gallon, 500 mL (16.9oz.), 1 liter, and 1.5 liter plastic bottles and in a 750 mL glass bottle.

Symptoms of all types of hepatitis, including non-viral hepatitis, are similar and can include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, clay or gray-colored bowel movements, joint pain, yellow eyes, and jaundice. Those experiencing these symptoms should contact their doctor.

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Case Counts

Total Illnesses: 5
Hospitalizations: 5
Deaths: 0
Last Illness Onset Date:  11/29/2020
States with Cases:  NV (5)

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Previous Updates

March 16, 2021

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. 

The consumption of “Real Water” brand alkaline water is the only common link identified among all of these cases to date. This brand of alkaline water is owned by Real Water Inc., headquartered in Mesa, Arizona.

Although the investigation is ongoing, epidemiologic information currently indicates that this alkaline water product may be the cause of the illnesses. 

FDA is in the beginning stages of this investigation, and there may be additional products connected to this outbreak. FDA has initiated an investigation at the firm. 

As this outbreak investigation continues, the FDA will provide additional updates to this advisory as more information becomes available.

Who to Contact

Consumers who have symptoms should contact their health care provider to report their symptoms and receive care.

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Source: https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-acute-non-viral-hepatitis-illnesses-real-water-brand-alkaline-water-march-2021



PRESS RELEASE: REAL WATER PRODUCT RECALL

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Cathy Milne

Real Water was notified on March 16, 2021, of a potential problem with our water dating back to November 2020. We are saddened to hear of the potential health issue of the product from our Real Water Las Vegas Home Delivery operation.

We, at Real Water, take the safety of our products and concern for our customer’s health seriously. Real Water takes great strides in every way to make sure our product is safe for consumption. Our goal is to diligently work with the FDA to achieve a swift resolution.

While the potential problem arose in Las Vegas, we are taking proactive steps to stop selling and distributing Real Water products throughout the United States until the issue is resolved.

Real Water is asking that all retailers pull the product from the shelf, effective immediately, and hold it in the back rooms or return it to the distributors.

Any customer who has purchased Real Water from a retailer is asked to return the product.
For more information, we urge you to call 702-310-5437 or email us at customerservice@drinkrealwater.com

Source: https://drinkrealwater.com/press-release-real-water-product-recall/



Las Vegas family sues as FDA issues warning about Real Water
Mar 17, 2021

A Las Vegas family filed a lawsuit against the local company that bottles Real Water on Tuesday, the same day the Food and Drug Administration announced an investigation into a possible hepatitis outbreak.



美回收10万磅大陆火锅底料 致命成分曝光了

问题产品已被运至亚利桑那州、加州、夏威夷州、内华达州、纽约州与德州业者

2021/02/25   维加斯新闻报

      (综合报导)据美国国家广播公司报导,美国农业部食品安全检疫处(Food Safety and Inspection Service, FSIS)22日宣布发现大陆名扬火锅底料中的10万磅的牛油是从大陆非法进口,并称这种成分合理可能会导致严重与负面的健康后果、甚至死亡,已下令回收并要求零售与餐厅业者丢掉或办理退款。


      报导引述美国农业部(USDA)官网指出,由于大陆并非美方认定的牛肉生产国,其牛油没有经过FSIS的复检。而加州贸易公司GLG Trading在检验时,发现名扬火锅底料的中辣、微辣与特辣等3种口味产品中含有牛油成分,FSIS表示该产品上没有联邦检验标志。GLG Trading将负责回收9万6810磅火锅底料。


      报导称,目前没有食用后引发不适的消息传出,不过FSIS表示,有这种产品的人应丢弃,或办理退货退费。目前这些产品已被运至亚利桑那州、加州、夏威夷州、内华达州、纽约州与德州的零售业者与餐厅。


      USDA在官网指出此次的火锅底料回收是最为严重的一级回收,意味该牛油「将导致危害健康的情况,使用此产品有合理可能性会导致严重与负面的健康后果,甚至是死亡」。

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重庆火锅底料的6大花式用法 

02/25/2021

火锅底料不管是炒菜,烧菜,煮鱼都是调料神器你觉得呢。想知道火锅底料怎么用,火锅底料都有哪些用途吗?今天火锅底料厂家专意川味就为大家介绍一下重庆火锅底料的6种花样用法,用重庆火锅底料做六道家常菜的做法。

火锅底料怎么用1.火锅底料煮 水煮肉片

水煮肉片肯定是经典川菜,肉味香辣,软嫩,易嚼。吃时肉嫩菜鲜 ,汤红油亮,麻辣味浓,最宜下饭,为家常美食之一。不只在重庆四川见得到,在外地这也是很多川菜馆的主打菜。先上图,馋馋大家。



看到这红彤彤油汪汪的熟猪肉片,真是让人口水流了一地,有没有马上想吃的冲动,网上很多做法步骤,这里不跟大家重复,不过在这这些做法中,都是要准备很多的调料,如豆瓣酱、干辣椒、花椒、生姜、大蒜、大葱、盐、味精、料酒、干淀粉等等。看到这些调料是不是很眼熟?对的,就是火锅底料里面的部分调料,所以大家在做这些菜的时候,是可以用火锅底料替代如果做某道菜需要更丰富的调味,再添加其它配料就行了,如姜葱蒜等。

火锅底料怎么用2.火锅底料炒 麻婆豆腐

麻婆豆腐是川菜名菜,随着川菜的扬名,现在已经是国际名菜了。麻婆豆腐是由豆腐加肉末做成的,调料主要是辣椒、花椒、豆瓣酱、豆豉等,有川菜的麻辣,口味独特,嫩滑可口。


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家常麻婆豆腐的做法非常简单易学。网上很多美食网都有介绍,用火锅底料替代豆瓣酱、花椒、辣椒这些都是可以的,小编试过,更香更简单。

火锅底料怎么用3.火锅冒菜

火锅冒菜是本是2个,火锅和冒菜,但是现在重庆的市场,火锅、串串、冒菜可能最主要的区别在形式和定位上,在口味上有很多相似之处。当然肯定还是火锅最好吃的,这是作为资深吃货的心声。不过随着外卖的兴起,确实很多外卖点,做的都是冒菜、火锅便当,买火锅底料回去煮,成本低,所以外卖的价格就便宜,符合普通上班族的需求。有想开冒菜餐馆或者做外卖的,可以到专意川味火锅底料厂,批发火锅底料,价格优惠!

火锅底料怎么用4.清油麻辣烫底料 麻辣鸡翅

材料:鸡翅中300克、青椒50克、红椒30克、干辣椒10克、 大蒜20克、食用油25克、清油麻辣烫底料1/2包做法:1、 鸡翅中从中间剁开分成两段,用水焯熟;大蒜拍碎待用、青红椒洗净切成段。2、 炒锅烧热放入食用油,放入大蒜炒香,再放入鸡翅中炒变色。3、 加入清油麻辣烫底料炒匀,再加入青椒、红椒、干辣椒炒匀。

火锅底料怎么用5.清油火锅调味料 —麻辣羊肉烩粉条

材料:羊肉片300克、红薯粉条100克、清油火锅调味料1/2包做法:1、 红薯粉条提前用热水泡软。2、 锅中放入清油火锅调味料1/2包和600毫升水煮开。3、 放入粉条煮熟4、 再放入羊肉片煮熟即可。

火锅底料怎么用6.麻辣香锅鸡

材料:首先出场的是制作此菜的秘诀关键——以专意川味火锅底料为核心的调味辅料+干海椒段+汉源花椒粒+香葱段+姜丝+蒜片…..若干

食材一:鸡肉(我做鸡肉类型的菜品通常选用的都是鸡的大腿肉)A. 将鸡琵琶腿进行拆骨处理,然后切成拇指大小的鸡丁块;B. 在鸡块中加入料酒、生抽、辣椒面、生粉….抓匀后码味20分钟;C. 将码制好的鸡块下油锅至变色,捞出沥干油备用。

食材二:油豆皮A. 干油豆皮浸泡于温水中至变软;B. 沥干水分后改刀大小适宜的块;C. 下油锅炸制金黄,捞起沥油备用。4、食材三:土豆+杏鲍菇A. 土豆洗净去皮切成条状;B. 杏鲍菇切成条状;C. 下油锅稍作炸制,捞起沥油备用。

步骤1、上锅开火,锅热放油在依此放入姜丝、蒜片、花椒、海椒、葱段,煸炒出香味2、放入专意川味火锅底料小火炒至底料完全溶于锅中3、将鸡块、油豆皮、土豆、杏鲍菇一同倒入锅中大火翻炒5分钟,让食材与调料在高温下充分的交融吸收…同时蒸发掉食材中多余的水分4、起锅装盘,撒上些翠绿的香葱….

火锅底料怎么用,火锅底料都有哪些用途火锅底料厂家专意川味就不为大家一一介绍了,火锅底料的用途有很多很多,只有我们自己试过才知道,煮面什么的用重庆火锅底料同样是美味哦。

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