Stop buying this bottled water immediately – and if you have any, throw it out

When a company finds out that its product has a serious issue, it typically wants to do everything in its power to correct the problem and get back to normal business. It's rare that a company refuses to cooperate with a U.S. Food and Drug Administration recall. It just makes more sense to ensure customers don't get sick. After all, it's bad business to make your customers sick and the negative publicity that comes from ignoring serious issues with a product can doom a brand for life. Real Water Inc., doesn't seem to care about that, and the months-long saga of its hepatitis-tainted water doesn't appear to be any closer to a resolution.

The company's product was first highlighted by the FDA in March due to customer complaints that linked cases of non-viral hepatitis with Real Water products. Real Water is sold in jugs and also a concentrate, and the brand promotes its "alkalized water" but suggesting that it's better for your health. There's no evidence to suggest this is true, but there is plenty of evidence that shows the company's products are making people sick. Real Water Inc., continues to promote its products while claiming they are recalled. They're also refusing to cooperate with the FDA and provide information that would help the agency figure out what is actually happening.