British, American and Irish tourists are hospitalized with botulism after eating sardines in a Bordeaux restaurant; a woman dies
- At least eight people are hospitalized and one has died due to the outbreak
- Those affected ate at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux between September 4 and 10
- Botulism is a rare but life-threatening condition that can cause paralysis.
British, Irish and American tourists are among several people who have been hospitalized with botulism, after eating sardines in a Bordeaux restaurant.
A 32-year-old woman has died and at least eight other people are in hospital with the rare but potentially deadly disease.
The French health agency linked the outbreak to homemade sardines from Bordeaux wine bar Tchin Tchin.
They also confirmed that the diners who fell ill ate at the restaurant between September 4 and 10.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said they were notified of a “small number of British citizens” who were affected.
British and Irish tourists are among those who have been hospitalized with botulism, after eating sardines in a Bordeaux restaurant.
They tweeted a warning to Britons, urging them to immediately contact the local emergency department if they had eaten there between those dates.
Botulism is not transmitted from person to person and there is no risk to the general population.
It is a serious condition caused by toxins produced by bacteria when food is not properly preserved.
These toxins attack the nervous system and can cause paralysis; Symptoms include drooping eyelids, blurred or double vision, and facial muscle weakness.
A UKHSA statement said: “People who have been identified by French authorities and have returned to the UK are receiving medical care.”
He added: “There may now be more people in the UK who ate at the Bordeaux restaurant who French authorities have not been able to trace.”
The Irish Health Service said it had become aware of a “small number” of Irish citizens who are affected and are being treated in France.
It has also been reported that the woman who died is the wife of an Irish national.
Two American tourists, Matt Jackson and Kristy Brenner, are also confirmed to be among the group.
The French health agency linked the outbreak to homemade sardines from Bordeaux wine bar Tchin Tchin.
It was confirmed that the affected diners ate at the restaurant between September 4 and 10.
Two American tourists, Matt Jackson and Kristy Brenner, are also confirmed to be among the group.
TO GoFundMe page created by his family and friends, he says his “vacation in France went from incredible to a nightmare in a matter of hours.”
On September 11, lab results confirmed that both Matt and Kristy have botulism from eating at Tchin Tchin Wine Bar.
The fundraiser, which already exceeds $48,600, says the couple underwent antitoxin treatment that was flown to Bordeaux.
He says that “thankfully Kristy was discharged” two days ago, but “Matt’s response to botulism has been extremely severe and the road to recovery is anticipated to be long,” adding that his “ability to do almost anything She’s engaged right now.” ‘.
The NHS website says that “the treatment will not immediately reverse any paralysis that has already been caused by the toxin, but it will prevent it from getting worse.”
“In most people, paralysis that occurred before treatment will gradually improve over the next few weeks or months.”
