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Warning from FDA and CDC of Acute Non-viral Hepatitis Illnesses due to “Real Water” Brand Alkaline Water

The FDA, CDC, and state and local partners investigate reports on acute non-viral hepatitis in Nevada traced to “Real Water.” Real Water Inc. is headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. The company did not initiate a recall. However, health officials are warning the public not to drink the water. The health district in Las Vegas received initial reports of the five cases of acute non-viral hepatitis in November 2020. The patients include three adults and three children. The water was distributed in four states in 5-gallon bottles via home delivery subscriptions and nationwide in smaller containers via online sales. The 5-gallon containers are delivered to homes in the following areas: 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, and 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 a 750 ml glass bottle. Acute non-viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that can be caused by exposure to toxins.  @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-acute-non-viral-hepatitis-illnesses-real-water-brand-alkaline-water-march-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

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

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PNHC, d/b/a Heal the World recalled Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 oz bottles due to their resemblances to small water bottles

The FDA announced that PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World (Raleigh, North Carolina), is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. Drinking hand sanitizer could potentially result in alcohol toxicity. To date, PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World has received no reports of adverse reactions, and no complaints have been received. The product was distributed to selected retailers in the United States. PNHC, LLC has provided notification to its distributors and retailers. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pnhc-llc-dba-heal-world-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-heal-world-hand-sanitizer-packaged-96?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

PNHC, LLC, d/b/a Heal the World, is voluntarily recalling all lots of Heal the World hand sanitizer packaged in 9.6 fl. oz containers to the consumer level. The products are being recalled because they resemble 9.6ounce water bottles. The recall does not affect any other Hand Sanitizer products f

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Bravo Packing, Inc. expands previously recall of pet food products due to Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes

The FDA announced that Bravo Packing (Carneys Point, NJ) expanded the previously announced recall of two pet food products to include all pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a recall due to humans and pets’ potential health risks.  The expanded recall is due to potential cross-contamination. No human or animal illnesses related to the identified products have been reported to date. Bravo products are sold through distributors to retail stores and consumers directly nationwide. @ https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/bravo-packing-inc-expands-previously-announced-voluntary-recall-pet-food-products-due-potential#:~:text=During%20an%20FDA%20inspection%2C%20samples,due%20to%20potential%20cross%20contamination.

Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is expanding the previously announced voluntary recall of two pet food products to now include all pet food and bones in all package sizes. During an FDA inspection, samples collected tested positive for Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes and resulted in a

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In the UK, SFC recalls Chicken products because of Salmonella

The UK Food Standards Agency (“FSA”) reports that SFC (Wholesale) Limited ( Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, England) recalls some batch/lots of SFC Chicken Poppets products and SFC Take-Home Boneless Buckets from the British marketplace due to suspected Salmonella contamination. This update extends SFC Chicken Poppets’ recall to include all batch codes for the products with best before dates of 24 September and 31 October 2021. @ https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-10-2021-update-3