"Sardine-Related Botulism Outbreak Claims 1 Life, Hospitalizes 8 in Bordeaux Restaurant"

One person has died and eight others have been hospitalized after an outbreak of botulism in a restaurant in Bordeaux, France. The diners consumed sardines in a homemade oil preserve that was contaminated with botulism bacteria. The restaurant has been closed for cleaning and disinfection, and the owner has been asked to stop making preserved fish. Symptoms of botulism include abdominal pains, vomiting, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing. Treatment involves antitoxins and assisted breathing, and the infection can be fatal in 5-10% of cases.