ieExplains: What is botulism and what are the symptoms?
The outbreak centred on home-preserved canned sardines served at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar as part of tapas food presentations. Picture: Facebook
A number of Irish people have been affected by botulism in the French city of Bordeaux, the HSE has confirmed, after an outbreak centred on home-preserved-canned sardines served at the Tchin Tchin Wine Bar.
The French health ministry issued an alert and has since confirmed one death has been associated with the outbreak and a total of 12 cases have been identified up to Wednesday.
