The federal civil complaint calls the product brand “Re2al Water Drinking Water,“ and says it is treated with chemicals including caustic lye and a mineral salt. It says the negatively charged solution is marketed as “E2 Concentrate” taste-enhancer for coffee, tea and wine — and diluted in tanks and packaged for home delivery and commercial sales as “alkaline” Real Water. They accuse Jones, Real Water and Affinitylifestyles.com Inc. of causing a woman’s death; liver damage to children and internal organ damage to adults leading to hospitalizations; and at least one liver transplant. A case pending in U.S. District Court in Las Vegas seeks class-action status on behalf of anyone injured in the U.S. after buying Real Water. In court filings, the company acknowledges the FDA investigation but not that Real Water caused illnesses.

Source: thestar May 21, 2021 20:03 UTC