Food-borne botulism outbreak during the Rugby World Cup linked to marinated sardines in Bordeaux, France, September 2023

Published on October 17, 2023

An outbreak of 15 cases (including one death) of food-borne botulism occurred in Bordeaux, France, in September 2023 during the Rugby World Cup. Here, we present the clinical case descriptions of the eight individuals treated at Bordeaux University Hospital, the laboratory identification of type B botulinum neurotoxin (BoNT) and the control measures implemented to stop the outbreak.

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