Three Canadians sickened in France’s botulism outbreak are from Quebec: PHAC
Global News
There could be more cases, including among other Canadians travelling in France, because symptoms of botulism can take up to eight days to appear.
The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that the three Canadians who fell ill in a botulism outbreak in France are from Quebec.
They’re among at least 12 people who have suspected botulism after eating sardines prepared and served at Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux, France.
The food was eaten between Sept. 4 and Sept. 10.
The Associated Press has reported that some patients have been released from hospital, but most of them are in intensive care or critical condition.
Canada’s public health agency says it cannot divulge the condition of the patients from Quebec because it is considered private health information.
Other tourists from the U.S., Ireland, Germany and Spain were among those sickened.
One patient, who was not from Canada, has died. France’s public health agency is leading the investigation.
PHAC says there could be more cases, including among other Canadians travelling in France, because symptoms of botulism can take up to eight days to appear.
