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A suspected risk of hepatitis.

Five cases of acute nonviral hepatitis in children have been linked to the brand real water all in southern nevada.

Infants and children had to be hospitalized all had recovered luckily.

The fda is asking consumers not to buy the real water brand alkaline water until the investigation is complete.

Jon: mother nature taking a wrath out on retail.

Gerri willis has more on the fox means business report.

Reporter: last month's deep freeze putting a chill on shopping.

Retail sales falling 3% in february thanks to the harsh cold weather that was gripping much of the country.

The drop comes after a strong january and before americans started receiving the next round of stimulus checks.

It is not just retail sales.

Home builders confidence also slipping.

The national association of home builders says while overall sentiment in march remains historically strong, higher lumber costs are causing some concerns in the housing industry.

Those reports helping put a bit of a chill on wall street.

The dow and s&p 500 ending in the red after posting record highs on monday.

The nasdaq eked out a small gain for the day.

So which place is the most innovative place in america?

According to a new report by wallet hub, its massachusetts.

The study looking at things like the number of stem professionals and spending on research and development per capita.

The district of columbia and washington state close out the top three.

That's business.

I'm gerri willis.

Jon: might say people up there are wicked s maut.

Looking to extend small business for the pay check protection program march 31st.

Lawmakers approved another $7 billion for the program that was included in the big covid relief bill but representatives say that the additional funds are of little use if march deadline isn't pushed back.

Now, there's bipartisan support to extend to may 31st and offer additional 30 day period.

Leah: lift wants to get involved to help people get vaccinated of covid-19.

Rideshare giant offering new program to let users book a lyft to get covid-19 vaccine or pay for a ride for others.

The organization will prioritize at risk people from low income communities and seniors.

Delta and chase are offering consenttives for members to contribute to the cause.

Jon: good news for golf fans.

Video game from tiger woods after long-term deal with the sports legend finalized before the car accident last month.

Take two says the deal includes rights to include tiger woods names and likeness to franchise and games published like 2k and the golf game