Foodborne botulism outbreak involving different nationalities during the Rugby World Cup: critical role of credit card data and rapid international cooperation, France, September 2023
In September 2023, a severe outbreak of type B botulism with fifteen cases was linked to consumption of canned sardines at a restaurant in Bordeaux, France, during the Rugby World Cup. The cases were from seven countries. One death was recorded. Outbreak investigation using credit card data, rapid communication between health authorities of the affected countries and broad media communication allowed identification of cases and exposed persons and prevented further severe outcomes.
Author(s): Meurice Laure, Filleul Laurent, Fischer Aurélie, Burbaud Annie, Delvallez Gauthier, Diancourt Laure, Belichon Sophie, Clouzeau Benjamin, Malvy Denis, Oliva-Labadie Magali, Bragança Coralie, Wilking Hendrik, Franca Rafaela, Martin Greg, Godbole Gauri, Tourdjman Mathieu, Jourdan-Da Silva Nathalie
Publishing year: 2023
Pages: 2-7
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