Botulism Outbreak in Bordeaux: Canadian Residents Affected | Public Health Agency of Canada

2023-09-14 21:51:12

(Ottawa) The Public Health Agency of Canada says three Canadian residents have fallen ill following a botulism outbreak in Bordeaux, in southwest France.

Posted at 5:51 p.m.

These Canadians are among 10 people who are believed to have contracted botulism following eating sardines prepared and served at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar restaurant, in a district of Bordeaux popular with tourists.

One of the patients, who was not from Canada, has since died. The food was consumed between September 4 and 10.

The Canadian public health agency specifies, however, that there might be other cases, including among Canadians who are still traveling to France, because symptoms of botulism can take up to eight days to appear.

The agency says anyone who ate at this restaurant in the last week should get immediate medical attention if they experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, constipation, double or blurred vision, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth or difficulty breathing.

Tchin Tchin Wine Bar is located near the 2023 Rugby World Cup fan zone, a popular spot for tourists.

Botulism is a rare but serious disease caused by a toxin produced by bacteria. It is mainly spread by eating food or drinking drinks contaminated with the toxin. The disease can cause respiratory failure, paralysis and sometimes death.

Botulism is often caused by foods that have not been properly canned, preserved, or fermented.

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