The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed that the three Canadians sickened in a botulism outbreak in France are from Quebec.
They are among at least 12 people suspected of having botulism after eating sardines prepared and served at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in a tourist area in Bordeaux, France.
So far, health authorities in France have linked the illnesses to homemade canned sardines served in restaurants.
Some patients have been discharged from hospital, but most of them are in intensive care or in critical condition.
The Public Health Agency of Canada says it cannot reveal the condition of the Quebec patients because it is private health information.
Tourists from the USA, Ireland, Germany and Spain were also among the sick.
“One case that did not come from Canada died,” he said Public Health Agency of Canada said in a statement on Thursday.
The individuals dined at the restaurant between September 4th and 10th. The French health authority is leading the investigation
Foodborne botulism is an illness caused by consuming contaminated products.
Canadian health officials say anyone who ate at the wine bar during this time should monitor themselves and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms occur.
Symptoms of food botulism include nausea, vomiting, constipation, blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, dry mouth, or difficulty breathing.
Botulism can cause respiratory failure, paralysis and sometimes death.
The restaurant is located near the 2023 Rugby World Cup fan zone.
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