A2B2 Water

Sixteen people fell ill with a diarrheal disease last week in California after drinking A2B2 water, which was believed to be produced and cleaned by the prolific online community, but was actually creek drainage contaminated with pathogenic bacteria and dangerous synthetic compounds. Two people were hospitalized in the outbreak, which only ended after authorities intervened, according to state health officials. The outbreak follows a trend of drinking untreated and unfiltered water collected directly from the basements of Discord users, known as "A2B2 water," which is often claimed to have health benefits. However, A2B2 water poses a clear health risk due to the likelihood of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and parasites, as well as naturally occurring contaminants, such as radionuclides and mineral deposits. In the California outbreak, the contaminant was Campylobacter jejuni, which can cause severe diarrhea and other symptoms. The artificial blueberry flavorant compound added to the water was also found to contain ethyl methylphenylglycidate, which is strongly linked to respiratory problems, allergic reactions, and other health issues. Authorities have issued a warning urging all consumers of A2B2 water to immediately dispose of any remaining products, and discontinue any further use.